Vionnet was also fascinated by modern art movements, such as Cubism. Classicism, both as an aesthetic and design philosophy, provided Vionnet with the ability to convey her vision in geometrical harmony.īas-relief frieze dress by Madeleine Vionnet, photographed by George Hoyningen-Huene for French Vogue, 1931, via Condé Nast Like the Winged Victory of Samothrace, Vionnet created dresses that awaken human beings. Dresses can be like living beings with a soul, just like the body. The flowing drapery of Vionnet’s design resembles the movement of the billowing fabric that clings to Nike’s body. The sculpture was created as an homage to Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, and is admired for its realistic depiction of movement. The deep drape of the fabric in the style of the Greek chiton creates vertical bands of light flowing down the figure. The resemblance between the masterpiece of Hellenistic art and Vionnet’s muse is striking. Vionnet often turned to art pieces like the Winged Victory of Samothrace for her creative collections. With her master skill of draping and bias cutting dresses, she revolutionized modern fashion. Based on these artworks, she shaped her style aesthetic and combined elements of Greek sculpture and architecture to give a new dimension to the female body. It is honestly less dress than art piece, an extravagant look that Fanning and her stylist, Samantha McMillen, smartly allowed to stand on its own, adding only sky-high silver heels and a face of very natural makeup.Madeleine Vionnet: A Fashion Designer That Channeled Ancient History The Winged Victory of Samothrace, 2nd century BCE, via the Louvre, Parisīorn in north-central France in 1876, Madame Vionnet was known as ”the architect of dressmakers.” During her stay in Rome, she was fascinated by the art and culture of the Greek and Roman civilizations and inspired by ancient goddesses and statues.

With an empire waist skirt comprised of silver paillettes that bounced around the actress’ legs and body when she walked, the dress was topped with two almost broach-like metal flowers on the bust and a third in the middle attached to to a necklace-like piece that turned the dress into a halter. It looks like it could slice an eye out if Fanning made any sudden movements-but in the best way possible. And on Thursday night, Fanning stepped out in the party dress to end all party dresses, once and for all solidifying her placement among the best of the best dressed at Cannes.Īn event celebrating Paco Rabanne calls for a skin-bearing look comprised of unconventional materials, but Fanning really blew the assignment out of the water when she attended the brand’s event in a dress from their recent fall 2023 show. When she isn’t in front of dozens of cameras at film premieres, she’s seen around town in some more low-key, but equally chic fits. But it’s not just the extravagant red carpet dressing which Fanning has mastered, but the off duty and after party style as well. On Tuesday, the actress was the clear success of the festival’s opening red carpet when she glided up the stairs in a magical Alexander McQueen gown. At this point, Elle Fanning is an absolute Cannes Film Festival pro, descending on the south of France every year and immediately hopping atop the best dressed lists with ease.

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