“This is my first time playing in sunglasses,” pianist Chloe Flower told the room after playing her first song. “I can’t see anybody but it’s great to be here.”

If there ever were an occasion to wear shades inside while at the piano, Thursday night’s party was the time. The Nines was cleared out and taken over by Christian Louboutin to celebrate their foray into eyewear. Diane Kruger, Francesca Scorsese, Olivia Palermo, Darren Barnet, Jeremy Pope, Law Roach, Sai De Silva and more turned out for the occasion, which featured a special performance by Flower. 

With its red walls, The Nines was a fitting venue for the infamous red-soled shoe brand to throw a party. Guests sipped passion fruit and tequila cocktails while mingling about. After performing several “popsicle” songs — that is pop meets classical — Flower took to a small back banquet to chat.

“Comfort is always really important normally, but not when I perform. Louboutin somehow matches everything,” she said. “I constantly am in weird scenarios where I’m dressing according to what they need. Louboutin is always very feminine. I love the design.”

Having released three new singles, Flower will drop her newest album on May 2. Being a role model for women in classical music remains a focus of her career, she said. 

“Growing up in classical music, I had never been given a piece of music to learn that wasn’t written by a man. From two years old until 25,” she said. “I didn’t know that I could compose until I was in my 20s because it wasn’t an option. I think for me that’s why promoting women in music and really just being able to bring classical music to a wider audience [is so important].”