Invited to the 69th Oscar ceremony, Nicole Kidman appeared alongside her husband of the time, Tom Cruise, in one of the most expensive dresses in the history of the red carpets.Narrative.
ParElisa CassonThe exercise of the red carpet is not only a test for celebrities.Luxury stylists and houses also take advantage of this moment to promote their know-how.Several months before the ceremony, the claws fight to succeed in dressing the most popular stars of the moment.Each brand has its technique.Some houses have exclusive partnerships sign to their ambassadors, others offer tailor -made or strong outfits.We remember in particular the Dior Black and Gold dress carried by Natalie Portman at the 2020 Oscars in tribute to the directors snobbed by the Academy.Another tip?A contract with several zeros.If remunerating the stars is a very taboo subject, the Red Carpet remains above all a real business.Especially when it comes to launching the career of a new creator at the head of a large house.
A dress that has become cult
In 1997, John Galliano has just succeeded Italian Gianfranco Ferré in the artistic direction at Dior.At the time, the creator already has his small reputation.With him, the French house opens a new page in its history.However, the stylist must still prove himself to enter the courtyard of the big.To do this, the claw will make feet and hands to succeed in dressing Nicole Kidman in the 69th Oscar ceremony.Successful bet !However, to convince the actress, the name of John Galliano would not have been enough.Very quickly, a rumor circulates: Tom Cruise's wife would have touched almost $ 2 million to appear with this Chartreuse color embroidered dress.A price, never confirmed neither by the brand nor by the principal concerned, which makes this unique creation one of the most expensive in Red Carpet.Better yet, this piece - which has its own Wikipedia page - has helped make red carpet a real fashion phenomenon.For the first time at the Oscars, an actress presented herself with a haute couture dress."John did it for me, and I love it," explains the pretty redhead with "Women's Wear Daily" on the red carpet.An enthusiasm that will not be shared by everyone.
"She makes me vomit"
On the red carpet, many journalists follow the passage of guests live.Among them, the late Joan Rivers.In France, its name is not as known as in the United States.For years, this humorist hosted "Fashion Police", a sarcastic program broadcast on "E!Entertainment "who had fun analyzing (but above all criticizing) the stars look.Very well known for his sharp humor, Joan Rivers will not have spared Nicole Kidman that evening.While the actress lent herself to the photographers' game, Joan Rivers could not help but alpague her."Nicole!Come and tell me why you wear such a ugly color.I hate this dress!She makes me vomit.», She shouted in front of the camera, mimicking vomiting noises.Class.If the humorist's inappropriate remarks have been forgotten, the dress remains one of the most popular in the history of the Oscars.
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