“Although it is black, it feels very light and effortless – in contrast to the beautifully modern centered panel on the front, where the silver embroidery forms the unmistakable pattern of Louis Vuitton flowers,” de Armas said. “To me, it’s elegant and makes me feel comfortable and myself.” Adds McMillen: “It combines modern Louis Vuitton details with classic Old Hollywood elegance. It’s the perfect fit for the occasion.” Dresses that look effortless.”
De Armas is no stranger to wearing Vuitton on the carpet, of course. During a press conference for Blonde, the star wore a number of statement gowns from the French label – her ruched pink from Venice The gown is very eye-catching. The star said she loves the art of working with designers. “Nicolas had a vision and he was a great collaborator. He always wanted his people to be happy and feel like themselves,” says de Armas. “For every red carpet we do, we share sketches, swap ideas and make small tweaks until the piece looks exactly how we like it. I think we complement each other really well because he knows my conservative side , I love that he took a risk and pushed me in that direction.”
Photo: Gregoire Vieille
De Armas’ beauty team – including makeup artist Mélanie Inglessis, hair stylist Jenny Cho and manicurist Ashlie Johnson wanted a An easy look to make sure all eyes are on the dress. Inglessis wanted to create a beautiful Marilyn Monroe-inspired look that blended classic glamor with effortless simplicity — just like her dresses. “We wanted her skin to be radiant, with sharp cat eyes and perfectly dyed rosy mauve lips,” Inglessis said. “She was wearing the [unreleased] shade Stolen Heart [Estee Lauder], a matte rosy mauve.”
As for what’s next for de Armas? The actor is now back at work on her upcoming action-thriller Ballerina, set in John Wick Universe and partner Keanu Reeves. She can’t tell us much yet – but her teasing is just enough to get us excited. “Ballerina is going to be a really fun movie, [with] a lot of energy and amazing scenes,” de Armas said. “[It] was action-packed, with a great original dramatic story and a strong central character.”
Below, a closer look at de Armas’ Golden Globes look.