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The actress served chic boardroom Barbie.
Parisian chic met New York sensibility with Dior’s special Fall 2024 show, held at the Brooklyn Museum this past Monday. The space was transformed into a mix of old and new facades, with rustic tile flooring and numerous fluorescent neon bright hands held in the “Triangle of Power” position hung from the ceiling.
The front row was packed with the many Dior editors, influences, clients, and muses, including Barbie and Anyone But You actress Alexandra Shipp. Known for her impressive acting chops and ability to make any look sing on the red carpet, the close friend of the house easily stood out among the stylish crowd.
Shipp perfectly channeled the brand's ethereal ethos, wearing a rich black velvet jacket belted at the waist, a matching pencil skirt, ankle-strap heels, and a pearl-adorned ring. The collection itself harkened back to the roaring '20s, but the pieces felt modern for today, featuring a mix of masculine tailoring, including aviator-inspired suits and outerwear plus feminine glamour, such as flapper dresses covered in swinging fringe.
There were more overt homages to New York and Paris iconography, with Statue of Liberty and Eiffel Tower large-scale motifs incorporated throughout. "I loved the finalé dress! It was ethereal and mesmerizing," Shipp says. "[Watching it walk] down the runway, it felt like I was watching it float as if underwater."
InStyle got an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how Shipp got ready for her day with Dior.
Her Style Philosophy
"Classy no matter the occasion!"
Which One of Her Characters Would Wear This Dior Look
"I feel elegant in this fit! I would wear this to a dinner or date night for sure. I could see this look giving chic boardroom Barbie!"
How She Sets the Mood
"We played some Afro beats and danced and laughed. Honestly, the mood isn’t just about the music, but the company! I love the people I work with and we always know how to have a good time."
Her Beauty Inspiration
"We wanted something elegant but also a little edgy. I wanted to feel like a smoky black cat in all my velvet! I always want to put aspects of myself in a look, whether it’s a fun braid or a glowing smoky eye. These elements all came together perfectly with Dior Beauty, paired with the skirt and jacket to give it a personalized feel."
How She Felt at the Show
"The room felt like it was vibrating. Everyone’s admiring each other's looks, the music is humming (so some people are vibing), and there’s an excitement in the air of anticipation."
Her After-Party Plans
"I’ll stick around for a bit of the after-party for sure! But I’ve been traveling a lot lately, so my after-after-party is usually a bubble bath and some sort of dessert."
