On March 4, Doechii arrived at the prestigious Le Grand Dîner du Louvre in a golden ballgown from Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2025 couture collection, “Vertigineux,” designed by Alessandro Michele. Draped in gold—the color of royalty—she made it clear she came to command attention and elevate the standard. Her makeup, created by Uchenna using Black-owned Danessa Myricks Beauty, brought a regal finish to a look that spoke volumes. “The dress is the moment,” Uchenna told ESSENCEin a recent interview.
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