Fresh from her Oscar triumph and a bodice-ripping performance alongside Ryan Gosling in ‘Cruella,’ Emma Stone is back in the spotlight, promoting Yorgos Lanthimos’s latest surrealist project, ‘Poor Things.’ Her red-carpet appearance at the Cannes Film Festival has signaled a distinct shift in her style, leaving behind the pastel whimsy of Cruella for a more alluring and elegant persona. This new look is both sexy and sophisticated, with a touch of ’70s flair and a nod to the effortless glamour of French style, rather than the Frankenstein-like fashion drama of her previous role. ‘There’s something so modern, fresh, and effortless about this look,’ says Flannery of the burgundy sequined gown designed by Nicolas Ghesquière for Louis Vuitton, for whom Stone is an ambassador. ‘I loved the idea of this deep brown-red color set against the blue sky and water. With Emma’s red hair and pale skin, we knew it would pop at Cannes.’ The gown’s 800,000 sequins, meticulously applied over 1,700 hours, certainly contributed to its captivating effect. The dark rouge palette was not merely an aesthetic choice but also connected to Lanthimos’s new film, in which Stone portrays three contrasting protagonists in a series of interconnected fables. In contrast to the sherbet-colored dreamscape of ‘Cruella,’ the atmosphere of ‘Poor Things’ is described as ‘streamlined and crisp.’ When envisioning Stone’s understated promotional looks, Flannery drew inspiration from Lauren Hutton, known for her classic style and timeless wardrobe choices. ‘Fashion is what you’re offered four times a year and style is what you choose for yourself,’ Hutton once said. At 80 years old, she continues to be admired for her impeccable and uncomplicated fashion sense. As the Cannes Film Festival increasingly resembles the Met Gala, with celebrities, models, and media personalities vying for attention, the presence of an understated icon like Stone, who embraces effortless chic, serves as a refreshing reminder that true style transcends fleeting trends.
Emma Stone’s Cannes Style Shift: Sexy, ’70s-Inspired, and Oh-So-French
