Sofia Coppola isn’t a fan of red carpets these days. The Oscar-winning writer and director wrote an essay for W in which she laments the rise of the Hollywood stylist, who she says has killed the chance of women taking real risks at big award shows like the Oscars. Coppola calls the red carpet a “bummer” because all the women now look alike.
“I miss the days before actresses hired stylists, when women dressed themselves for formal events,” Coppola writes. “There was personality, style—and mistakes. I loved Cannes in the ’70s, when there was a mix of European glamour, Hollywood, and hippies: Nastassja Kinski in a cotton dress with flowers in her hair. Wearing a kimono jacket could pass as black tie.”
“Now everyone looks the same, with perfect grooming, gowns, and brand-new jewelry, as they parade a catalog of luxury items,” she continues. “It’s disappointing that...
“I miss the days before actresses hired stylists, when women dressed themselves for formal events,” Coppola writes. “There was personality, style—and mistakes. I loved Cannes in the ’70s, when there was a mix of European glamour, Hollywood, and hippies: Nastassja Kinski in a cotton dress with flowers in her hair. Wearing a kimono jacket could pass as black tie.”
“Now everyone looks the same, with perfect grooming, gowns, and brand-new jewelry, as they parade a catalog of luxury items,” she continues. “It’s disappointing that...
- 3/2/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.