The 2025 Franca Fund Gala lit up Doha on Sunday night, bringing together global stars for an evening of fashion, philanthropy, and glamour. Hosted at the Museum of Islamic Art, the event pays tribute each year to the late Franca Sozzani — and as always, celebrities arrived dressed to impress.
The carpet featured a lineup of couture from elite designers including Chanel and Balenciaga, worn by high-profile names such as Gisele Bündchen and Tessa Thompson. WWD takes a closer look at the standout style moments.
Tessa Thompson turned heads in a strapless seafoam green Balenciaga midi dress crafted by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. The piece shimmered under the venue lights, thanks to layers of sequins stitched over richly textured fabric. With its slightly relaxed structure, the dress blended avant-garde tailoring with effortless elegance. Thompson finished the look with cream-colored gloves and heels, adding a chic, vintage nod to the ensemble. Her fashion-forward appearance was styled by Karla Welch.
