Kering celebrates biodiversity at the first edition of its “Night at the Museum”

This exceptional evening, attended by Marie-Claire Daveu, Kering’s Chief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer, and Gilles Bloch, Director of the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle, showcased the Group’s biodiversity strategy and celebrated the achievement of a key milestone: converting more than one million hectares of farms and pastures in its supply chains into regenerative agriculture spaces, surpassing the ambitions set within its Regenerative Fund for Nature, created in 2021.

Bringing together a hundred guests — journalists, content creators, and partners — first at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, then in the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, “Night at the Museum” shone a light on Kering’s support for the research and conservation work carried out by the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle, as well as its annual exhibition “En voie d’Illumination,” which the Group has supported for many years.

“For Kering, being a partner of the Muséum is a source of great pride. It is also a responsibility and a commitment: that of relying on rigorous scientific expertise and using this knowledge as a concrete lever for transformation. We now know that around 25% of animal and plant species are threatened with extinction — nearly one million species. Scientific data also points to a massive decline in the abundance and biomass of wild animal populations, both terrestrial and marine. Because in the luxury sector we work with what nature has most precious to offer, we have a particular duty: never to assume that what we take from nature comes at no cost, and to commit ourselves to restoring and regenerating the ecosystems that make our activity possible.” — Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer, Kering

A local and poetic menu by Caro Diario

The evening’s culinary creation was entrusted to Caro Diario, a gastronomic studio founded by Zélikha Dinga. Guided by an approach that blends poetry, transformation, and artistic staging, she designed for Kering a 100% local, vegetarian, seasonal, and low-carbon menu. Each course drew inspiration from the cycles of life — sowing, growing, preserving — echoing the event’s central theme.

Tony Njoku’s musical performance: an immersion into the living world

Tony Njoku, a London-based British-Nigerian composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, offered a performance blending electronic and classical influences under the artistic direction of Mohamed Sqalli. A self-taught artist, he explores themes of identity, heritage, and inclusion in his work. Through tracks such as In Bloom and Rhododendrons, he links his music to nature, creating immersive pieces that evoke the fragility and resilience of life’s cycles. Rhododendrons develops a floral metaphor, raising awareness about contemporary ecological issues.

Bringing the Group’s Maisons together

Brioni: responsible elegance in the spotlight

Brioni, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, dressed pianist Tony Njoku for the occasion. True to its creative approach grounded in deep respect for nature, the Maison works with natural materials sourced from regenerative agriculture — cashmere, silk, wool, linen, and cotton. The suit worn by Tony during the performance was crafted from responsibly sourced wool.

Ginori 1735: the Labirinto collection elevated

Ginori 1735 enhanced the event by showcasing its iconic Labirinto collection, designed in 1926 by Gio Ponti, then the Maison’s artistic director. Its graphic motif — straight lines that intertwine without ever touching — creates a hypnotic dynamic where heritage meets modernity. Presented in brown and cashmere, the Labirinto design adorned plates, cups, trays, and bowls, offering a refined setting for the evening.

About Kering

Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across couture and ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering’s Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group’s commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature: Creativity is our Legacy. In 2024, Kering employed 47,000 people and generated revenue of €17.2 billion.