From 1953 to 2025, there is only one step and Elle Fanning proved it: the 26-year-old actress made an impression on the red carpet of the 2025 Golden Globes with a dress inspired by the collection of Pierre Balmainin 1953. Same wide draped petticoat, same belt highlighting the waist and same leopard print on the neckline. Only two details differ: the V-shaped cut of the actress’ neckline.A Perfect Stranger and the fact that the leopard is, on her dress, embroidered with pearls.
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The leopard pattern was very present in the collection presented in August 1953 in Paris, like this sheath that we could see tomorrow on a red carpet – further proof if needed of the timelessness of the creations by Pierre Balmain.
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In terms of beauty, the young star had opted for eye liner, rosewood lipstick and a bun with a lock on the side, very old Hollywood. Around her neck, in a nod to the leopard pattern of her dress, Elle Fanning wore a very suitable creation: a Panthère necklace, by Cartier.
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At the Met Gala 2023, the ambassador of the jewelry house also opted for a legendary model: the Grain de Café necklace, created by Jeanne Toussaint. It had been worn in particular by a certain… Grace Kellyin 1956, three years after the creation of the aforementioned Balmain dress. Elle Fanning, true fan of fifties.
Elle Fanning at the 2023 Met Gala.
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Grace Kelly en 1956.
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All the looks from the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet
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On the red carpet of the 82e Golden Globes ceremony.
