Cannes Stunner: Elle Fanning Kicks Off the Festival in Bottega Veneta Perfection
The 77th Cannes Film Festival is underway, and Elle Fanning has already set the bar skyhigh for red carpet style. Touching down at Nice Airport this morning, the L’Oréal Paris ambassador made her grand arrival in an ensemble that has us dreaming of the glamorous premieres to come.
The 25-year-old actress embraced casual-cool elegance in head-to-toe Bottega Veneta, expertly fashioning airport dressing into an art form. At the core of her look was a sublime powder blue suit that exuded an air of laid-back sophistication. An oversized blazer in the palest robin’s egg hue draped effortlessly over Fanning’s frame, while the matching high-waisted trousers grazed the ground in languid folds.
But this was no basic suit moment. Leave it to Bottega to elevate even the most pared-back pieces into sartorial gems. Fanning’s blazer featured a striking black button at the waist for an unexpected pop of contrast. Her wide-leg pants, meanwhile, puddled gracefully over the showstopping shoes: a pair of champagne satin heeled mules adorned with a knotted metallic strap.
The vintage-inspired kicks evoked the opulent drama of Fanning’s period costumes in Hulu’s The Great, where she embodied the role of Russian ruler Catherine the Great. A simple white ribbed Bottega tank peeked out from beneath the blazer, its $550 price tag a subtle reminder of the quiet luxuries that pervade the Italian house’s aesthetic.
Fanning’s accessories spoke to her innate sense of understated glamour. A black leather belt with a golden buckle cinched her waist, while diamond stud earrings and a smattering of delicate rings added just the right amount of sparkle. Her arm casually draped through the handles of Bottega’s cult woven leather triangle tote in a crisp white hue.
And in true insouciantly chic style, Fanning forwent makeup for a fresh-faced glow, shielding her eyes from the French Riviera sun with sleek black Bottega shades. It was a masterclass in high-low dressing, a skilful blend of elevated basics and ultra-luxurious details that signals Fanning’s style prowess has reached new stratospheric heights.
The actress has kicked off Cannes in euphoric fashion, her arrival look promising many more sartorial home runs as she takes on her role as juror for the L’Oréal Paris Lights on Women’s Worth prize. The fashion world is undoubtedly watching with bated breath for Fanning’s next showstopping turn on the iconic red carpet.
