Maxi-shoulder pads and platform shoes, Mélanie Laurent makes a splash in Balmain

On the red carpet, boldness is often the key to standing out. Mélanie Laurent, a 41-year-old filmmaker, understands this well. On December 17, she was invited to the exclusive dinner of Forbes at the La Fontaine Gaillon restaurant, in Paris. She joined an audience of prestigious guests, including model Ophélie Guillermand and actress Aïssa Maïga, who came to celebrate the talent of Olivier Rousteing, artistic director of Balmain. The opportunity for the actress to pull out all the stops in a sculptural look signed by the designer.

Facing the photographers, Mélanie Laurent strikes a pose, smiling with assumed confidence. And for good reason! The actress opted for a key piece that embodies all the know-how of the Balmain house: a black leather jacket, decorated with XXL shoulder pads and a golden chain that runs along the entire neckline and sides. She paired it with flowing black pants, while platform sandals slimmed down the silhouette. On her hand, the Jolie Madame bag, also in black leather, completed this cleverly orchestrated look. A look full of panache for an actress renowned for her discretion.

A very discreet celebrity

Mélanie Laurent has always cultivated an art of discretion. Director of the film Librereleased two months ago, she attaches great importance to preserving her private life, far from the spotlight. In an interview given on December 7, she confided to Madame Figaro having left Paris and renounced social networks. However, when she walks the red carpets, the actress knows how to stand out with her clothing choices. Last October, she lit up the red carpet in Rome in a black leather jacket paired with a short miniskirt with a rock look.

At the Cannes Film Festival last May, she caused a sensation in a long dress entirely embroidered with sequins, which gave her the look of a green mermaid. Finally, during the 21st edition of the Fashion Dinner organized as part of Sidaction, she shined in a flowing black dress, enhanced by a large matching coat and hair styled in a cascade. One thing is certain, as reserved as she is, Mélanie Laurent masters her look to perfection.