Paris Hilton took a leaf out of Kate Middleton‘s book with her Jenny Packham dress at the 2026 LACMA Gala on Saturday night in Los Angeles.
The “Stars Are Blind” singer and business mogul wore the Yves beaded maxi dress, cast in a subtle tone of marmo green with a bevy of intricate beadwork. The shimmering, sleeveless dress was dripping in sequins and white gemstones throughout.
To amplify the dress’ sparkle, Hilton accessorized with a set of sheer and glittering all-over sequin opera gloves. Her jewelry pieces also elevated the look, with a layered diamond choker necklace and a draped element above the bust.
The dress was artfully symmetrical, with Packham’s signature style woven into the fabric via the ornate beadwork and sparkling sequins. Its a staple quality of the British designer’s approach, a style of which Kate Middleton has long been an admirer.
Since she joined the British royal family upon her marriage to Prince William in April 2011, the Princess of Wales has regularly worn designs by Jenny Packham.
For December 2025’s state banquet honoring German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender, Middleton closed out her royal duties for the year with a glittering Berlin blue floor-length dress with a dramatic cape element by Packham, accessorized by historic British royal family jewels.
Indeed, Middleton might be Packham’s most famous admirer, but the British designer’s pieces have been worn by several other high-profile figures. Kate Winslet and Princess Charlene of Monaco, along with Paris Hilton, are also counted as fans of Packham’s statement styles.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s 15th annual Art+Film Gala brought Hollywood and the art world together on Saturday, honoring artist Vija Celmins and “Dune” director Denis Villeneuve. Leonardo DiCaprio and LACMA trustee Eva Chow returned as co-chairs, while Gucci continued its presenting sponsorship, a role it has held since the gala’s 2011 debut. Blackpink’s Rosé was tapped to perform. Proceeds support the museum’s film programming, exhibitions and educational initiatives.
