Last Week Stars Balanced Couture Finery With Casual Style

The year in fashion has only just begun, and yet stars are already diving headfirst into flamboyant style. The spring 2020 couture collections, Goya Awards, and Grammys pre-parties brought out a series of sensational outfits, ranging from ultra-luxurious to casually cool. In Paris, Alicia Vikander toasted Louis Vuitton’s acquisition of the world’s second-largest rough diamond in a first-class look. Accented with a floral brooch and crystal-covered Capucines bag, her black and white mini dress was a mod masterstroke. Meanwhile in the front row at Dior, Alexa Chung and Tessa Thompson went similarly short in leg-baring pieces from Maria Grazia Chiuri. Chung’s leather skirt and black hose kept with her rock chic vibe, while the polished button-down shirt and pearls spoke to her role as a businesswoman and designer. Equally versatile, Thompson’s midi-length tulle skirt seemed prim at first until movement revealed its daring transparency.

Double-take worthy outfits were the norm during couture—even for those who skipped the collections. At the Paris premiere of her latest film Cuban Network, Penelope Cruz dazzled in gilded Chanel tweed, showcasing a new side of the house classic. At the Goya Awards, actress Greta Fernandez went ethereal in lacy white Gucci that was complemented by a spray of faux pearls across her face and hair. Even Billie Eilish got in on the fun, spicing up the Spotify Best New Artist bash in a neon Valentino fit complete with a diamond spiked choker and acid green tresses. Brash, bold, and undeniably fun, the look broke all the red carpet rules and won.