Overview
- L'Oréal Paris staged its ninth Le Défilé as the opening gala of Paris Fashion Week on Monday, Sept. 28, assembling a multigenerational roster of ambassadors and celebrities under the show's 'Express/Walk Your Worth' theme.
- Kendall Jenner led the runway in a sheer black maxi gown that opened the show and set the night's high‑glamour tone.
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked in a custom black velvet gown and cape with a jewel headpiece and shared warm onstage moments with Céline Dion during the finale.
- Major outlets report that Céline Dion made a surprise guest appearance to perform 'I'm Alive' and close the evening, while some coverage describes Aishwarya as the final runway closer, accounting for differing uses of the word 'closed.'
- L'Oréal Paris used the event as a marketing moment tied to Dion's Paris residency and the brand's global reach, a strategy the company says supports product growth and high consumer visibility for the L'Oréal Group.