It’s a kiki in the house of noughties Balenciaga. Back when the label’s Le City bag first found life under then-creative director Nicolas Ghesquière in 2001, the it-accessory was toted by the Olsen twins, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, and Kate Moss. It’s enjoyed a revival in recent years, spotted slung over the arms of Bella Hadid (just this week), Kaia Gerber, and Dua Lipa, with Paloma Elsesser and Devon Lee Carlson among those starring in the brand’s latest campaigns for the carry-all du jour. Keke Palmer took her own out for a spin—and what goes well with vintage Balenciaga? Well, more vintage Balenciaga.
The actor headed out in Studio City, Los Angeles for dinner with the cast of her upcoming series, The Burbs. Palmer, styled by Molly Dickson, wore a furry collared vest from Balenciaga’s fall winter 2007 ready-to-wear-collection. It features a leather and suede body, with a cinched waist, and double buckled belt. Palmer paired it with a black Le City bag, sheer tights, and red-bottomed, Christian Louboutin stilettos.
Palmer wore her auburn hair slicked back in a tight bun, polished up by celebrity hairstylist Davontae’ Washington—a super elevated classic up-do, sculpted and smooth. Elsewhere, glam was also by Palmer’s go-to, MUA Kenya Alexis—opting for a brown lined lip, blush high on her cheekbones, and a lightly smoked out eye. Her nails were a chrome gold—in keeping with the theme of her SAG awards look, a gilded gold and black archival Chanel moment.
The One of Them Days actor continues to have lots of fun evolving her fashion: Experimenting with archival pieces like a Christian Dior by John Galliano choker worn recently at the NAACP Image Awards, or playful pieces like a deconstructed Balmain shirt dress, and slick tailoring and silks by Sergio Hudson.
And while Ghesquière has long departed Balenciaga, the spirit of his youthful, future-facing codes for the house live on in today’s biggest stars. And for Keke Palmer? It’s a true statement of intent from the woman who self-describes as the “Millennial Diva.”
