The Kering Foundation is preparing for another landmark evening of philanthropy as its annual Caring for Women Dinner returns to New York City on September 10, 2026. Now in its fifth edition, the event will once again bring together influential names from fashion, entertainment, sports, art, and business to support organizations working to end gender-based violence.
Held during the opening of New York Fashion Week, the dinner has become one of the fashion industry’s most important charitable gatherings. Beyond its celebrity guest list, the event focuses on raising funds for nonprofits that provide essential support, advocacy, and prevention programs for women and girls worldwide.
A Meaningful Return
The 2026 Caring for Women Dinner will take place at The Pool in New York City, continuing a tradition that has grown significantly since its launch.
Each year, the event combines philanthropy with fashion, creating an opportunity for industry leaders, artists, athletes, and advocates to unite around a common purpose. While luxury and elegance remain part of the evening, the central goal is generating financial support for organizations working directly with survivors of gender-based violence.
As the event celebrates its fifth anniversary, organizers hope to expand both awareness and fundraising efforts.
High-Profile Hosts
Leading this year’s dinner are Kering Chairman François-Henri Pinault and actress and producer Salma Hayek Pinault, who founded the event together.
Joining them as co-hosts is an impressive lineup that reflects the event’s broad cultural influence. The 2026 edition will feature:
- Pamela Anderson
- Simone Biles
- Benicio Del Toro
- Nacho Figueras
- Dakota Johnson
- Lorna Simpson
By bringing together figures from different industries, the event aims to encourage wider public engagement with issues affecting women and girls across the globe.
Supporting Four Organizations
Funds raised during the evening will directly benefit four nonprofit organizations dedicated to preventing violence and supporting survivors.
The selected organizations are:
- Activating Change
- Fondo Semillas
- JBWS
- The New York Women’s Foundation’s Girls and Young Women Fund
Each organization serves communities facing different challenges while sharing a commitment to survivor-centered care, prevention programs, education, and advocacy.
The grants generated through the dinner will help expand services and strengthen local support networks.
An Evening of Giving
The Caring for Women Dinner is designed to inspire generosity while celebrating creativity.
Guests will enjoy a live musical performance along with an exclusive charity auction featuring luxury experiences and one-of-a-kind items contributed by several prestigious fashion and jewelry houses within the Kering portfolio.
Auction offerings are expected to include unique experiences and exceptional creations that cannot typically be purchased by the public.
Every bid contributes directly to the charitable mission of the evening.
Luxury Partners
Several globally recognized luxury brands will participate in this year’s event.
Among them are:
- Gucci
- Saint Laurent
- Bottega Veneta
- Balenciaga
- McQueen
- Brioni
- Boucheron
- Pomellato
- Ginori 1735
Their involvement highlights how major fashion houses continue using their global platforms to support social causes alongside their commercial activities.
Building on Success
The Caring for Women Dinner has become increasingly successful with each edition.
The 2025 event raised more than $4.5 million, providing significant financial support for organizations addressing gender-based violence.
Organizers hope the fifth anniversary celebration will continue that momentum by attracting additional donors, corporate partners, and philanthropic supporters.
The growing fundraising totals demonstrate how fashion-focused charity events can create meaningful social impact when industry leaders work together.
A Global Mission
The Caring for Women Dinner reflects the broader work of the Kering Foundation, established in 2008.
Over the years, the foundation has partnered with specialized organizations across six countries, focusing on prevention, survivor support, education, and long-term solutions to gender-based violence.
Rather than limiting its efforts to financial contributions, the foundation also works to raise awareness, encourage public dialogue, and strengthen partnerships with organizations already making a difference in local communities.
This long-term approach has become a defining part of the foundation’s mission.
Salma Hayek Pinault’s Commitment
Salma Hayek Pinault has consistently used her public platform to advocate for women’s rights and humanitarian causes.
Ahead of the 2026 dinner, she also reflected on her long-lasting marriage to François-Henri Pinault, addressing public assumptions that surrounded their relationship when they first married.
She explained that many early opinions about their marriage overlooked the qualities that attracted her to him, emphasizing that his character and support have positively influenced her life over many years.
Her comments highlighted the importance of looking beyond public perception and focusing on genuine personal connections.
A Personal Story
Hayek Pinault also shared memories of her own journey toward marriage.
She revealed that she once struggled with the idea of getting married and even experienced anxiety about the ceremony itself.
According to her, family members unexpectedly encouraged her through the legal process, helping her overcome those fears.
Looking back, she described gradually realizing that marriage brought excitement rather than the concerns she had once imagined.
Her reflections added a personal dimension to an event centered on partnership, compassion, and community.
Looking Ahead
As preparations continue for the September gathering, expectations remain high for another successful evening of fundraising and awareness.
With influential hosts, respected nonprofit partners, luxury fashion houses, and generous supporters all contributing, the Caring for Women Dinner continues to grow into one of New York Fashion Week’s most meaningful annual events.
Beyond the glamour associated with the evening, its lasting impact lies in providing practical resources for organizations working every day to create safer communities for women and girls.
The Kering Foundation’s fifth annual Caring for Women Dinner represents much more than a high-profile charity gala. It brings together leaders from fashion, entertainment, sports, and philanthropy to support organizations making a measurable difference in the lives of women and girls affected by gender-based violence.
As the event returns to New York City on September 10, 2026, it carries forward a mission that extends well beyond one evening. Through fundraising, advocacy, and collaboration, the Caring for Women Dinner continues to demonstrate how influential voices and global brands can unite to support meaningful social change while inspiring broader public engagement with an important global issue.
