Vera Wang knows how to make a birthday entrance. This year, she let the hair do the talking. The bridal design icon celebrated her 77th birthday with a fresh blonde lob and a sleek white gown in Paris. The dramatic switch gave fans a new Vera Wang birthday look to talk about.
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According to PEOPLE, Vera Wang rang in her 77th birthday with a shoulder-length honey-blonde lob. The look marked a major change from her signature long brunette hair and instantly turned the celebration into a beauty moment.
Wang shared photos from the party on Instagram, giving fans several angles of the new style. In one post, she wrote, “JUST DOWN THE HALL !!! B’DAY TIME !!!❤️,” while posing in the hallways of Plaza Athénée in Paris.
The birthday fashion matched the hair transformation. InStyle reported that Wang wore a slinky white halter dress from her own line’s Haute collection. The gown featured ruching, a low back, and a floor-grazing skirt. She kept the styling clean with oversized black sunglasses and minimal accessories. That choice helped the blonde hair stand out even more against the white dress.
Wang continued the celebration with a dinner surrounded by friends. InStyle noted that another post showed a white cake with ornate piping, lit candles, and “77” candles. The card on the cake read, “Happy Birthday Vera.” The designer also shared a sweet birthday surprise from the Plaza Athénée. Her cappuccino came decorated with her likeness and the words “Happy Birthday.” Wang thanked the hotel for the “truly lovely surprise.”
This is not her first bold hair moment. PEOPLE noted that Wang wore platinum blonde hair at the 2026 Met Gala and also showed a similar blonde look at the BAFTA Awards earlier this year. At 77, Wang is still setting the mood herself: sharp, stylish, and never boring.
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