“She’s considered one of my vogue ladies — she loves vogue and could be very spirited when it comes all the way down to it.” So says veteran stylist Petra Flannery about considered one of her A-list longtime shoppers, Zoe Saldaña. And it exhibits. The actress, who strikes seamlessly from blockbuster franchises like Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy to indie fare like Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez, the movie that leads her again to the Palais this yr, catches eyes each time she steps on a crimson carpet. On the eve of her return, Flannery seems to be again on their memorable Cannes collaborations and teases what to anticipate this yr: “The attractive premiere moments are a very magical stage for vogue. These are the moments that we dwell for.”
Victoria Beckham in 2014
“This was a enjoyable gown. I just like the softness of the pleating blended with the {hardware} just like the gold chain and large earrings. Zoe has at all times worn Victoria Beckham actually, rather well. She’s worn it a few instances, for Avatar picture calls and as not too long ago because the AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Nicole Kidman. I like [Victoria’s] designs very a lot. They’re normally very structured with some fascinating design aspect. Zoe and Victoria Beckham have been a pleasant pairing over all these years.”
On the Grace of Monaco premiere on Might 14, 2014.
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Jason Wu in 2014
“I really like the drape of the robe, and the neck scarf. Although you’ll be able to’t see it within the image, it had a low again and there’s one thing about that inexperienced shade with the accent — I like it. She went with extra dramatic make-up for a bit little bit of a sultry look. It’s an incredible look.”
On the Mr. Turner premiere on Might 15, 2014.
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Emanuel Ungaro in 2013
“She was one of many first to put on Ungaro after Fausto Puglisi took over as inventive director in 2012, in order that was a giant second. I keep in mind that assortment and I adored what he did with Ungaro. I really like the graphic print and the black-and-white, paired with a crimson shoe. I’d nonetheless use the look at present, it’s tremendous contemporary. I really like the side of displaying a bit pores and skin with legs for daytime.”
At a photocall for Blood Ties on Might 20, 2013.
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Valentino in 2013
“This gown was made throughout Pierpalo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri’s time at Valentino. The colour blue was spectacular; it was neither a pale blue or darker, nearly a cornflower. The gown had so many particulars with an open again and people white straps. It was a really elegant look.”
On the Blood Ties premiere on Might 20, 2013.
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Armani Privé in 2011
“I really like this gown. Once I noticed it, I believed, ‘Oh my God, it could be beautiful on that carpet.’ It was good on Zoe — the match, the form, and it’s very fashionable and distinctive. I knew she would pull it off elegantly and he or she completely did. We paired it with a tremendous cuff that was from Neil Lane and Paul Flato, an artwork deco designer. It was [100-carat faceted citrine stone] with a knotted cuff. Although it was a classic assertion piece, it had a contemporary really feel. I cherished how clear it regarded with the gown.”
At The Tree of Life premiere on Might 16, 2011.
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Vionnet in 2011
“I bear in mind getting her gown for that [Tree of Life] occasion and it’s so stunning. Vionnet is one other designer who will not be actually designing anymore however Zoe used to put on them lots. This was an organza with a printed floral motif. I cherished how the belt was sort of an opposing print with the stripes. If you combine two prints like that, they appeared to coordinate and nearly current an clever look with the form. There’s an magnificence but additionally it feels mild and easy. It’s actually a bit of artwork.”
At a celebration for The Tree of Life on Might 16, 2011.
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Margiela in 2009
“Zoe at all times seems to be nice in impartial, nearly caramel colours. She wore this for an amfAR cocktail occasion and it’s stylish. She loves Margiela, at all times has, they usually have at all times had an nearly clever sense to their designs. It really works rather well for her.”
On the amfAR Cinema Towards AIDS profit on the Resort du Cap on Might 21, 2009.
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