Balmain’s Oliver Rousteing knows how to direct a show. They’re part fashion parade, part celebrity spectacle, open to the public, and always set to an intense soundtrack.

But it was the final walk that got the biggest scream of the night, as Rousteing brought Cher, the first single-named pop star, onto the catwalk.

After more than 100 models, including Ashley Graham and Kristen McMenamy, paraded in a mix of ready-to-wear and couture looks, Rousteing took the stage for a solo strut before Cher came on.

At the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris, cheers erupted as the duo hugged and held hands on stage to the 1998 anthem “Strong Enough.” She sported a futuristic look in a sculpted silver bodysuit, shiny black leggings, and chunky boots.

Rousteing praised her 60-year career and work in music and film, saying that “pioneer” is the best word to sum it all up.

“Cher has been a daring pioneer for more than 60 years, a true trailblazer and has always pulled us together without slowing her courageous steps forward,” said Rousteing. .

“‘Style Icon’ doesn’t do much to describe her achievements in shaping fashion trends for more than half a century. In an era, her impressive and long-term commitment to dedicated work is an example for all,” he added.

Rousteing is softer in runway looks this season, from rustic pieces featuring rich brown tones and materials like raffia to angelic pieces with cathedral paintings on flowing skirts and dresses. showed the sides.

It’s an eclectic front-row, or bleacher, bench, demonstrating Rousteing’s influence beyond the realm of fashion. Football star Neymar sat front row in a sparkly jacket, while photographer and slash chef Brooklyn Beckham was too late to take his seat. The two shared a hug before Beckham made a quick exit.

Stylist Law Roach said Rousteing feels “a little more like family” after working with Zendaya on last year’s wet look Venice Film Festival look. became,” he said.

Putting on a fashion show in a football stadium is more than a spectacle, it’s a political statement.

“It’s so great because I think [fashion] It’s been behind the velvet curtain for a long time.And to make it more accessible, I think that’s what the culture wants. I hope so, and I think it’s beautiful that he chose to do it this way. ”

After releasing the singles “Breakfast” and “Boyfriend” earlier this year, actress-turned-singer Dove Cameron spent the summer working on her next album, attending a songwriting camp.

She grew up on the screen as a Disney star, but both her parents were designers and had a great influence on her. It was the zeitgeist of the spirit of the world,” she said. That’s one of the things that led her to her Balmain, which blends masculine and feminine and embraces the idea of ​​power.

These themes are reflected in her music, with the gender role-bending singles “Breakfast” and “Boyfriend” released earlier this year. The music industry is amazingly empowering, she said. “I’m a very insecure person, so I’m really finding myself in this industry. I had a lot of self-loathing and impostor syndrome,” she said at the Emmy Awards early in her acting career. said Cameron, who received the

“Now I feel like my feet are on the ground. [music] So many different forms of industry that I feel comfortable with. It’s great that Columbia trusts me, but at the same time, I’m the only one being watched and it’s actually worse. , as if to fail or fly. it is up to you. ”

She spent the summer putting the finishing touches on her upcoming album at a songwriting workshop. The next single is slated for release in October, before her full album next year. She will also be performing at the Valentino show later this week when Fashion Week begins.