Over the past weekend, the Shangri-La Hotel in Paris transformed into a vibrant nexus of style and sound as The Business of Fashion (BoF) hosted its illustrious BoF 500 gala. This annual celebration not only honored the latest inductees of The BoF 500, but it also spotlighted the intersection of music and fashion, bringing together some of the most influential (and fashionable) figures in the global music industry.

The gala was set against the stunning backdrop of the city’s most dazzling landmark, the Eiffel Tower, where attendees mingled over cocktails and shared a lavish feast on the terrace. Imran Amed, founder and CEO of BoF, likened the event to “the Olympics of fashion,” welcoming a dazzling array of guests from over 70 countries.

Among them were several figures from the music scene, including J Balvin, Normani, Future, Thirty Seconds To Mars’ Jared Leto, Dove Cameron, Yseult, and Måneskin’s Damiano David, among others, who mingled seamlessly with such fashion luminaries as former Spice Girls’ member Victoria Beckham, Bright, Gabriette, Kylie Jenner, Greta Lee, Ayo Edibiri, Zac Posen, Paris Jackson, Simon Jacquemus, and a whole lot more — creating a unique blend of cultural influence from all sectors of the industry.

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Imran Amed. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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(From L-R) Ayo Edibiri, Imran Amed, Greta Lee. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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J Balvin. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Dove Cameron and Damiano David.Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Normani. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Future. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Zac Posen. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Simon Jacquemus. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Paris Jackson. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Yneult. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Wizkid. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Jared Leto. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Bright and Imran Amed. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Victoria Beckham and Imran Amed. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

Bright. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Gabriette. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

Representing the Philippines at the event was Vogue Philippines’ Editor-in-Chief Bea Valdes, who attended the prestigious event alongside AGC Power Holdings Corporation CEO Archie Carrasco and VP for Business Growth and Strategic Partnerships, Randolf Palanca. Also in attendance were two of the Philippines’ most stylish figures, Heart Evangelista and Pia Wurtzbach.

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Bea Valdes. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Heart Evangelista. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Pia Wurtzbach. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

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Randolf Palanca Jr. and Archie Carrasco. Courtesy of Getty Images For The Business of Fashion

At the heart of the BoF 500 is a commitment to recognizing the individuals shaping the fashion landscape. Launched in 2013, the BoF 500 serves as an index of the most influential people in fashion, now including music stars who significantly impact the industry. The selection process involves gathering nominations from a global network, followed by extensive research and evaluation based on leadership, creativity, social impact, and innovation. This year’s class of 2024 celebrates not just designers and executives but also musicians who are redefining style through their art.

The synergy between music and fashion was palpable throughout the evening. As guests danced to Afrobeats’ artist Wizkid’s surprise performance, his infectious beats reinforced the profound ties between musical artistry and fashion innovation — showing that the event underscored the power of music to unite and inspire, and illustrating that in the world of fashion, sound is as essential as style. For with what attendees could gather, The BoF 500 gala proved to be more than just a red-carpet event, as it was a celebration of the vibrant tapestry of talent that defines both the music and fashion industries.

Amed highlighted the importance of recognizing those who contribute to the cultural narrative through music and performance. The evening served as a reminder that the individuals celebrated are not only shaping the fashion industry, but also the broader cultural landscape, illustrating how music and fashion continually influence each other. As the night unfolded under the glow of the Eiffel Tower, it was evident that the BoF 500 gala was a testament to the creative forces driving both industries forward.

For more on the BoF 500 Class of 2024 and the influential figures making waves in these sectors, visit The Business of Fashion.