Vera Wang Turns 76 in Paris, Dazzling in a Chic Black Minidress and Celebrating with Close Friends

30 June 2025

Vera Wang on her 76th birthday. Credit : Vera Wang/Instagram

Vera Wang marked her 76th birthday in Paris with an elegant and spirited celebration that showcased her enduring style and zest for life. After arriving in the City of Light, Wang treated herself to the warm welcome of a fruit basket and floral arrangement at Hotel Plaza Athénée, setting the tone for a week of laid‑back chic and refined culinary indulgence.

Her birthday began in casual comfort, stepping out in denim pants, a floral jacket, and platform boots, indicating that her Parisian getaway would blend high fashion and ease. She further indulged in breakfast in bed and lounging on her balcony, dressed in a jersey and black pants moments she shared online as part of a thoughtfully paced celebration.

The highlight came at Le Relais Plaza, where Wang stunned in a sleek black minidress paired with knee-high boots, letting her signature straight, waist-length hair cascade naturally. In a playful touch, she painted “76” in glitter on her arm, blending youthful whimsy with elegant minimalism. Her ensemble understated yet bold reflected a designer at ease in her own aesthetic evolution.

Wang celebrated in the company of close friends and industry peers, including Vesements creative director Guram Gvasalia. Their reunion in Paris was captured in glowing moments, underscoring lasting bonds within the fashion community. The evening unfolded with fine French dining, cod, mushrooms, and a floating island dessert, complemented by cocktails, wine, and laughter. A small cake, charmingly referred to as “a SMALLISH CAKE for yet another BIG BIRTHDAY,” made its appearance for a candle‑lit toast.

The thoughtful gifts she received, designer sunglasses, flowers, and treats were honored with a heartfelt “Merci à tous,” underscoring Wang’s deep appreciation for her circle. The celebration coincided with Paris Fashion Week, lending her personal festivities a celebratory backdrop of creativity and style.

This birthday arrives in tandem with the recent launch of her fragrance, Vera Wang Love Eau De Parfum, a bottle designed to resemble a diamond ring and scented with confident amber floral notes. Wang spoke about her connection to romance, saying that after 76 years through professional triumphs and personal transformation she sees more than ever why love matters.

Vera Wang’s journey from figure skater to Vogue editor to bridal fashion luminary has shaped a career grounded in discipline, creativity, and reinvention. Her 76th birthday celebration in Paris was more than a moment; it was a curated expression of her continuing narrative: living vibrantly, creating intentionally, and celebrating every stage of life with grace and glamour.

In a world fixated on youth, Wang stands as a testament to the beauty of aging audaciously. Her celebration reinforced a simple truth: true style transcends decades, and love whether personal or creative is worth celebrating, again and again.