How Greta Gerwig Chose This “Very French” Celine Gown to Close Out Cannes

Gerwig closed out the festival in a custom couture gown designed by house director Hedi Slimane. Made of midnight-blue satin silk, the sophisticated sheath piece featured an asymmetrical neckline, with a large structured cuff wrapping around one shoulder and culminating into a dangling draped detail at the back. The Little Women director completed the look with stately jewels from Chopard, including blue gemstone drop earrings and a stack of diamond bracelets, plus black pumps and a sparkly black Celine bag.

“It was the perfect look to close the festival—very chic, French, and elegant—and perfect to wear to honor the filmmakers,” Welch says. “I’ve never met someone who loves the magic of cinema more than Greta.”

Cannes might be known as the ultimate destination for all things extravagant and opulent, a place where people fully live and die by the maxim “Go big or go home.” But it’s that exact environment that also made Gerwig’s final ensemble stand out. In a sea of mile-long trains and blinding sequins, the Celine dress shone because it amplified the power of its wearer.

“We wanted to project the strength that Greta possesses,” Welch explains. “She is literally one of the most successful directors working right now. I was incredibly proud to play a role in how she looked.”

As an associate editor at HarpersBAZAAR.com, Chelsey keeps a finger on the pulse on all things celeb news. She also writes on social movements, connecting with activists leading the fight on workers’ rights, climate justice, and more. Offline, she’s probably spending too much time on TikTok, rewatching Emma (the 2020 version, of course), or buying yet another corset.