Crystal Bags and Vintage Gowns: How to Dress for the Paris Opera

SHINE BRIGHT: When in doubt, add some shine. Ludovic de Saint Sernin accessorized his going-out look — a see-through organza shirt from his own collection — with a Swarovski crystal-embellished mini bucket bag. “I made this specially for the Woolmark Prize. I had some crystals left over from my collection so I thought, why not,” said the fashion designer, who was shortlisted for the 2019 edition of the prize. De Saint Sernin was one of the guests at the Paris Opera gala on Thursday, held in partnership with Rolex in honor of the 40th anniversary of the “friends of the Paris Opera” organization, or Association pour le Rayonnement de l’Opéra de Paris in French. The association, chaired by Dr. Leone-Noëlle Meyer, has helped finance a number of projects, including the production of new shows, international tours, renovations and the development of educational programs. Moments before the gala started, guests ascended the staircases of the Palais Garnier to get to their seats, chatting excitedly and stopping to take pictures next to the elaborate floral displays. There were evening gowns, rhinestone-studded handbags and elbow-length gloves; an opera-goer even added a long train to his evening suit, breaching etiquette in the name of gender-bending. Vanessa Seward’s red gown perfectly

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