Who decrees that brides monopolize all the merriment? For her 76th birthday bash, held amidst the glamour of Le Relais Plaza in Paris on June 27th, Vera Wang opted for an exquisitely chic, twisted take on the little black dress, celebrating in style amidst friends. Renowned for her iconic wedding gowns and opulent red carpet couture, Wang surprisingly chooses to embrace less fabric when dressing herself, emphasizing her petite 5'3" frame with elegance. At first glance, her ensemble resembled a minidress paired with boots; however, it was actually a long slip dress featuring a sheer panel that daringly revealed ample thigh. She complemented her timeless, backless look with a dazzling golden "76" adorned on her upper left arm, a sparkling numeral marking her milestone year.
On June 28th, she captioned a series of photos on Instagram, depicting her literally striding with joy, "Just celebrating my 75 9/10 – 76th birthday, NEW YORK TIME style, with my Parisian crew and cherished lifelong besties! Thank you all for this exceptionally special night!" It's hardly surprising that this native New Yorker embraces her age openly, choosing to flaunt it where one would expect a sleeve.
In March, Wang, who launched her eponymous label at 40, revealed to the BBC, "Women were once deemed invisible at a certain age, even in their careers. You might think your career is over just because of your age – and I'm not just talking about modeling or being an editor." However, she emphasized, "It's not about age; it's about style. That's always been my belief, and it never wavered."
Following her birthday festivities, which were attended by Vetements' creative director Guram Gvasalia, Wang embarked on a bustling weekend filled with fun, culinary delights, and a shopping spree at Prada. For this occasion, she dressed in her signature black, sporting a long-sleeved crop top, a midi skirt accessorized with a bondage-inspired belt, and platform boots. She posted on June 30th, "When shopping at Prada in Paris… Avenue Montaigne, merely 35 meters from my air-conditioned sanctuary, trying to embrace a touch of fashionista flair."
These words come from the visionary behind countless dream outfits for women. And we'd venture to say, mission accomplished with flying colors.
