Steven Klein parties in Paris, Balenciaga at the opera, LaQuan Smith's latest capsule

THE KLEIN CROWD: Steven Klein, who is known for capturing supermodels and mega stars through his subversive and sexually charged films lens for 30 years, celebrated the launch of his self-titled debut book during Paris Fashion Week with Naomi Campbell and Matchesfashion.

The acclaimed director, videographer and photographer drew an intimate crowd for the launch party at Carmen.< /p>

Notable guests included familiar faces he has photographed before, such as Campbell, Natasha Poly and Coco Rocha, as well as industry heavyweights like Michelle Lamy, Anna Dello Russo, Patti Wilson, Law Roach and Stefano Tonchi. Fashion talents such as Michael Halpern, Steven Stokey-Daley, Thebe Magugu, Alessandra Rich and Dodo Bar Or also attended the event.

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Published by Phaidon, the book features images originally published in magazines such as Interview, W, Vogue , Vogue Italia, Vogue Paris, Vogue Hommes, i-D, as well as photos of fashion icons such as Madonna, Brad Pitt and Kim Kardashian.

Klein has collaborated frequently with brands such as Balenciaga, Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen and Louis Vuitton, and his work has also been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world such as Deitch Projects, Gagosian Gallery and the International Center of Photography.

The monograph, priced at 150 pounds, was exclusively pre-launched online at Matchesfashion on October 3. — TIANWEI ZHANG

BALENCIAGA ON STAGE: London's Royal Opera House was in bloom as it geared up for a new production for his stage opera with a first costume partnership with a fashion house.

"Last Days," which opened Friday at the Linbury Theater, is based on Gus Van Sant's 2005 film of the same name in partnership with Balenciaga.

The work was composed by Oliver Leith, composer in residence at the Royal Opera House and the Guildhall School; directed by Matt Copson and Anna Morrissey; libretto by Copson, and the 12-person ensemble conducted by Jack Sheen with guest artists GBSR Duo.

The brand has created eight costumes for eight members of the ensemble in silhouettes signed Balenciaga.