On September 27, 2025, at the highly anticipated Opening Season Ballet Gala at the Opera Garnier in Paris, singer Angele (Angèle Van Laeken) demonstrated her evolving status as a formidable fashion force. The setting—one of the world’s great ballet houses—called for theatrical elegance, and she delivered with a black satin gown that fused the delicate structure of a ballerina’s costume with the dark romance of haute couture.
The designer outfit is defined by a bold asymmetry and a richness of texture. The bodice is cut from luxurious black silk satin in a structured one-shoulder silhouette, lending a sleek, modern counterpoint to the skirt. Adding an unexpected, edgy detail is the side of the bodice, which features corset-like lace-up closures cinched by thin black ribbon. The skirt is where the drama truly unfolds: a voluminous, tea-length confection made up of horizontal tiers of folded, ribbon-like satin ruffles that create a sense of movement and volume appropriate for the Gala’s ballet theme.
The accessories are subtle yet essential. Angèle wore a delicate black chain belt with small silver hardware cinched at the waist, helping to define her silhouette above the tiered gown. Her jewelry included multiple delicate silver rings and striking diamond ear cuff accents. For footwear, she chose simple, black ankle-strap heels that maintained the minimal sophistication.
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