Cannes red carpet: garconnes do it better
What is it about the Cannes red carpet that’s so much more refined than other red carpets? Don’t answer that. I think I know the answer already.
American premieres and awards are super-planned and super-commercial, all about diamonds and deals. Somehow Cannes just seems a bit cooler. Here’s the evidence; Jane Birkin and Charlotte Gainsbourg in classic garconne style – Birkin in Celine and Gainsbourg in Saint Laurent. I’m also loving the tuxedos, undone hair and absence of a bejewelled choker. I’m not going to mention ages here – it’s irrelevant. But the lack of Botox and filler is refreshing. (Other red carpet highlights at the 74th Cannes; Isabel Huppert in Balenciaga, Tilda Swinton in Chanel and Maggie Gylenhaal in Celine.)
The duo were promoting their film, a documentary called ‘Jane By Charlotte’. Charlotte Gainsbourg directed the doc, which looks to be a heartfelt and honest examination of their mother-daughter relationship. Can’t wait to see it. You can watch the trailer here.
WORDS: Disneyrollergirl / Navaz Batliwalla
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10 July, 2021 @ 1:09 pm
They both look so gorgeous, genuine, and cool. The Garconne look actually highlights their confidence and strong femininity. Stunning.
10 July, 2021 @ 8:41 pm
Thanks for posting the link to Jane. I’m looking forward to watching it. I’ve always loved the way Charlotte dresses, and her preference for a bare face…. she is the epitome of chic, IMO.
As for the clothing, I love a nice velvet suit on the red carpet. As a woman married to a not famous actor but who ends up on a lot of red carpets from all the movies he does, it’s my go-to. No photographers care about me so I don’t feel the pressure of being “queen of the night”, and a comfortable suit, reflecting my own personal style is so nice. I am always amused by the women who show up not aware that their ball gown is inappropriate unless they are famous. They sit around the after-party looking like gilded nuts.
10 July, 2021 @ 9:41 pm
LOL thanks Monique, I think maybe the reason they look so cool is because they’re wearing things they feel comfortable in and so they don’t look/feel self conscious…? whereas I don’t have anything against wearing a great gown etc but too often the wearer looks overstyled and just overwhelmed, like they’re too aware of trying to carry themselves in a certain way or the shoes hurt etc!