Louane, France’s Eurovision 2025 representative, is preparing an unforgettable performance, revealing Rabanne as the fashion house behind her custom-designed outfit for the contest.
Preparations for the French delegation at Eurovision 2025 are in full swing. New details have emerged about the performance, design, and personal story of Louane, France’s representative with the song “maman” (in English: “Mother”). On the fashion front, Louane will wear a custom-made outfit designed by Rabanne.
The costume is led by designer Julien Dossena, offering a modern and personal reinterpretation of one of his existing creations, tailored specifically for the Eurovision stage and the song’s message. Dossena has an impressive background, having worked at Balenciaga from 2008 to 2012 before founding his own fashion brand, Atto, in 2012. In July 2013, he was appointed artistic director of Paco Rabanne.
The artistic direction for Louane’s performance is entrusted to Swedish director and choreographer Fredrik Rydman, one of the most acclaimed names in Eurovision history. Rydman is renowned for transforming songs into powerful visual spectacles, having been behind iconic Eurovision moments such as Måns Zelmerlöw‘s victory for Sweden in 2015 with “Heroes” and Nemo‘s win for Switzerland last year with “The Code.” This year, Rydman faces a new challenge: staging a quiet and emotional ballad.
Louane’s song “maman” was unveiled during the halftime show of the Six Nations tournament finale in Paris. The song reflects on her past memories as she addresses her late mother, who passed away from cancer in 2014. Touching on themes of love, hope, and legacy, the song serves as a heartfelt connection to French audiences and viewers across Europe.
France at Eurovision 2025
“maman” (translated as: “Mom”) is the title of the song to be performed by the singer, Louane, at the grand final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland. The singer, who was selected internally by the French national broadcaster, wrote the song herself with Tristan Salvati. This is the first Eurovision entry for the songwriters. After the song reveal, France ranks third in the betting odds for Eurovision 2025 with 11% winning chances.
Louane – Who Are You?
Anne Peichert, 28, known by her stage name Louane Emera, or simply Louane, is not only a talented singer but also a multi-disciplinary artist who has managed to stand out in both the music and film industries. She began her musical career on “The Voice France,” and since then has seized every opportunity to expand her activities and deepen her influence in French culture, becoming a household name across France. The young singer has released five albums to date, with the latest, “Solo,” leading her career to new heights. The album has been a great success and has accumulated over 2 billion streams on various platforms, demonstrating great popularity and a wide and loyal fan base. The hit “la Pluie” (“The Rain”), included in this album, has captured the hearts of the audience and become one of her leading songs.
In addition to her success in the music field, Louane has also won one of the most prestigious awards in French cinema for her role in “la Famille Bélier” (“The Bélier Family”). In this film, she portrays a hearing person in a family of deafs who, despite her family’s disability, manages to express herself through singing. The role brought her wide recognition and reinforced her status as a respected artist on the international stage.
Sources: Eurovisionfun, 20minutes.
Eurovision 2025: This will be France’s 68th participation in Eurovision. France joined the competition in 1956 and has won it five times over the years. France’s last victory was in Eurovision 1977 with the song “L’Oiseau et l’Enfant” performed by singer Marie Myriam.
