Rosamund Pike Takes Over NYC—Dressed in Dior
Rosamund Pike has been taking over New York City this month—one stylish event after the next. The actor (who recently navigated a busy awards awards season, thanks to her unforgettable role in Saltburn) made her press rounds at several buzzy events, recapping all of her personal highlights for Vogue. On the lineup? There was the Brooklyn Museum’s Brooklyn Artists Ball, the Badass Art Woman Awards, and Christian Dior’s pre-fall 2024 presentation held on Monday evening.
On April 9, Pike attended the Brooklyn Artists Ball, which is the Brooklyn Museum’s largest fundraising event. “I loved this event because during dinner, I had a chance to talk at length to Maria Grazia [Chiuri] and Karishma Swali,” says Pike, adding that that chatted about their shared passion for embroidery and their work furthering opportunities for women through the Chanakya school in India. The star also mingled with fellow guests such as Mickalene Thomas, Naomi Watts, and Rebecca Hall, and took in an electric performance. “Little Simz rocked the room," she says of the British rapper. "I loved that she got us all up dancing; I love it when a room starts to move, and people let go. I was one of the first on my feet!”
The following day, the star also attended the 2024 Badass Art Woman Awards at the Angel Orensanz Foundation; The event aimed spotlight women who are pushing culture, art, and design forward, and included honorees such as Thomas, Chiuri, Swali, and Jane South. “This evening celebrated women who get shit done together through dedication, shared brain space, and exchange,” says Pike. “I met jewelers, artists, curators, and people who teach artists the business of art. It was inspiring.”
As though the two parties were not enough excitement, Pike also made time in her schedule to attend Dior s pre-fall collection runway show on Monday evening, hosted at the Brooklyn Museum. A longtime-wearer of Dior, Pike was thrilled to take in the fashion house’s elegant new assortment in-person. “Dior [is] a name you associate with impeccable design and craftsmanship,” says Pike, adding that “Maria Grazia is a true feminist and her decisions are intentional, detailed and honest. I love the way her clothes move, whether they are holding you or flowing from you.”
Pike’s favorite looks from the Marlene Dietrich-inspired collection? “I loved the elegantly-cut short velvet shorts with beautiful suiting on top,” says Pike. “There were beautiful sexy oversized shirts, with nonchalance and attitude, paired with wide slouchy trousers that flowed. And the deconstructed menswear; I saw a suit like mine in dark black velvet—so gorgeous.”
