H.stories is a premium event agency specializing in organizing gala events for leading Houses, institutions, and businesses. For over 11 years, our team has produced gala evenings and prestigious dinners for Nedroma, LOEWE, LVMH, and EssilorLuxottica, as well as the LIVE Campus inaugurations with Bernard Arnault and Brigitte Macron. With over 350 events delivered, we transform every gala into a memorable moment, meticulously staged and seamlessly orchestrated.
A gala event simply cannot be improvised. From VIP reception and table design to protocol, artistic programming, catering and day-of coordination: each dimension requires a rare level of expertise. Our approach integrates artistic direction, stage design, and logistical coordination into a single, seamless process. For Nedroma, we designed and produced a premium corporate gala with a custom scenography and artistic programming. For LOEWE, the aftershow dinner gathered key prescribers around a signature staging that extended the Maison’s universe into an immersive experience. For the Inauguration Campus LIVE Le Havre, we orchestrated the opening ceremony, attended by Brigitte Macron, Bernard Arnault, and Édouard Philippe, ensuring an institutional presentation commensurate with the event and its significance.
Our studio delivers the full range of event formats. A seated gala dinner calls for a complete table design, floral arrangements, a Michelin-starred caterer, a meticulously planned run of show, a master of ceremony, and an artistic program tailored for the evening. A charity gala evening incorporates fundraising mechanisms, auctions, entertainment, and content capture for post-event communication. An awards ceremony has its own unique demands, including a stage, podium, custom signage, and the orchestration of speaking segments. An institutional black-tie event requires strict adherence to protocol, VIP reception, press management, and security. A premium immersive evening combines immersive staging, projections, live performances, and exceptional catering. A Fashion Week aftershow dinner calls for a custom decor and an intimate atmosphere for influential guests. Our corporate event agency in Paris applies the same high production standards to corporate gala events.
A gala evening in Paris requires a refined knowledge of luxury codes. Each venue follows its own event grammar: palaces (Ritz, Crillon, George V, Plaza Athénée), private mansions in Faubourg Saint-Honoré, private residences in the 8th and 16th arrondissements, historic theaters, and grand museum halls (Petit Palais, Musée d'Orsay). A protocol adheres to precise rules, including arrival order, seating plans, speeches, and a meticulously timed sequence for the evening. The dinner itself calls for a bespoke tasting menu designed for the occasion with expertly curated food and wine pairings, and an impeccable French service. Floral compositions allow for a signature visual with a cohesive color palette and an immersive scenography that extends the event's visual identity throughout the space. Finally, the artistic program combines live music, performances, and strategically timed surprises to punctuate the evening. For Houses seeking a memorable gala evening, it is this expertise that sets H.stories apart from traditional event providers.
The success of a gala event relies on team stability and an uncompromising attention to detail. We've partnered with LVMH for 7 years on increasingly strategic events. Louis Vuitton has entrusted us with over 34 events, including Fashion Week aftershow events and in-store launches. EssilorLuxottica continues to trust us for the 4th consecutive year. Our team knows how to operate within tight schedules and the most demanding VIP protocol requirements. For institutions and companies seeking a flawlessly executed gala event, this continuity justifies investing in H.stories rather than a provider with uncertain turnover.
“Thank you to H.stories for their exceptional work. The experience was seamless, elegantly crafted, and delivered with flawless execution.”
Looking for an agency to produce your next gala event? A single conversation is all it takes to outline your event format, target venue, guest count, and timeline. For brands, foundations, and institutions that reject superficial events, we design gala experiences that elevate your brand image.
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H.stories combines the rigor of premium event production with gala expertise for luxury Houses and institutions. Our studio covers the entire scope: artistic direction, table scenography, protocol, artistic program, Michelin-starred caterer, live capture. Hicham Abboub, the founder, personally attends the initial meeting. Our references (Nedroma, LOEWE, LVMH, LIVE Association) attest to a deep understanding of premium gala standards.
Seated gala dinner for foundations and corporations, charity event with fundraising, awards ceremony, institutional black-tie event, premium immersive evening, Fashion Week after-show dinner, brand anniversary gala, Luxury House VIP event. Each format is tailored to the ambition and image of the brand or institution.
For an intimate gala with 80-150 guests: palace hotels (Ritz, Crillon, George V, Plaza Athénée), private mansions in Faubourg Saint-Honoré. For a gala with 200-500 guests: the grand halls of museums (Petit Palais, Musée d'Orsay), heritage theaters, private mansions in the 8th arrondissement. For a gala with 500+ guests: the Carrousel du Louvre, the Salons France-Amériques, the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild.
The budget depends on the format and number of guests. For an intimate gala with 80 guests: starting from €30,000. For a gala with 200 guests and an immersive scenography: €80,000 to €200,000. For a gala with 500+ guests, an artistic program and live capture: €200,000 to €500,000+. Each proposal is built item by item: venue, scenography, floral art, Michelin-starred caterer, artistic program, live capture, logistics.30,000€.80,000€ to 200,000€.200,000€ to 500,000€+
Recommended lead time: 4 to 6 months for a full gala with custom scenography and artistic program. For an intimate dinner: 2 to 3 months. Our studio handles tight schedules, as was the case for Louis Vuitton, where the FIFA installation was delivered in 5 days after a change in artistic direction.
Paris is our base, but our studio produces galas throughout France and internationally. We have produced for Louis Vuitton in Paris (Cruise Collection) and for LVMH in several French cities. For brands operating in multiple cities (Lille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Aix-en-Provence, Monaco, Geneva, Dubai), our regional network ensures the same quality of execution for each event.
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