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IN A SEA OF MODERN SILHOUETTES, THEIR RETRO BOLDNESS WAS A REFRESHING REMINDER THAT GREAT DESIGN NEVER EXPIRES... frame punctuated Soo Joo’s look with editorial precision. It’s no surprise that within hours of the gala, searches for the style spiked across fashion platforms, firmly positioning the model as a 2025 trend catalyst. DRAMA, ARTISTRY, AND THE DIOR TOUCH Japanese composer Yoshiki, known for blending classical grandeur with rockstar magnetism, brought his signature theatricality to the gala with a pair of DIORB23 S2F 10A0 sunglasses. The frame, with its cutting-edge Dior craftsmanship and subtly futuristic geometry, framed Yoshiki’s face like a piece of wearable art. Her appearance underscored a theme running through the night: eyewear as an extension of artistic identity. Just as her music fuses genres with bold fluidity, her glasses fused elegance with edge, creating a visual harmony that resonated perfectly with the creative energy of the gala. ARCHIVAL MAGIC IN TWINNING GUCCI SHIELDS One of the evening’s most delightful fashion moments came courtesy of filmmaker Nadia Lee Cohen and Slovak singer Adéla Jergová, who arrived wearing matching archival Gucci GG2711S shield sunglasses. With their sweeping wraparound silhouette and signature horsebit detailing, the frames evoked a sense of fashion nostalgia, one that seamlessly bridged Gucci’s storied past with the present- day renaissance unfolding under Demna. Their coordinated moment quickly went viral among fashion journalists and social media commentators, sparking fresh conversations about the return of statement shields and the power of archives in contemporary style. In a sea of modern silhouettes, their retro boldness was a refreshing reminder that great design never expires, it simply cycles back into relevance with renewed vigour. 18 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION