As the Venice Film Festival concluded, the spotlight quickly shifted to Toronto for the Toronto International Film Festival, where Angelina Jolie made a memorable appearance this past weekend. Jolie attended the Canadian city‘s event to premiere her latest fashion drama, Couture, drawing attention not only for her film but also for her daring fall fashion split on the red carpet.
An Intense Fashion Statement with Gabriela Hearst
Skipping Venice this year did not mean Jolie avoided making a statement; instead, she captured attention with her outfit at TIFF’s premiere. A fan of powerful outerwear, she chose a chocolate silk trench by Gabriela Hearst, distinguished by its sleek and luxurious details. What turned heads was Jolie’s bold choice to wear the trench without anything underneath, revealing a high slit extending to her hip.
The look was completed with classic black heels, her iconic honey blonde hair, and elegant Cartier jewelry, blending sensuality with seasonal trends as autumn approaches. Jolie’s history with dramatic red carpet moments, such as her famous 2012 Oscars dress featuring a daring leg slit, made this striking style a fitting choice for promoting her latest project.
Couture: A Film Close to Jolie’s Heart
Couture marks a significant project for Jolie, potentially returning her to awards season discussions after her 2024 film, Maria. Directed by Alice Winocour, the movie follows Maxine Walker, an American film director and photographer portrayed by Jolie. The character is hired to produce a video for a Paris fashion event while coping with breast cancer and a divorce.
The film resonates deeply with Jolie, who faced breast cancer risks personally—her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, succumbed to the illness in 2007, and Jolie underwent preventive surgery in 2013. According to Variety, Couture is
in the frenzy of Fashion Week
and focuses on
three women [who] cross paths in Paris, grappling with the world’s tragedies and the questions of their lives: American film director Maxine Walker, South Sudanese model Ada, and French makeup artist Angèle working in the shadows of the catwalks.
Significance of Jolie’s Appearance and the Film’s Themes
Angelina Jolie’s bold outfit choice at the Toronto International Film Festival highlighted her enduring impact on fashion and film. The ensemble perfectly complemented Couture’s themes of resilience, identity, and the complexities women face in both public and private spheres. As TIFF continues to showcase important cinematic works, Jolie’s presence and this new film are expected to spark conversation about cancer, creativity, and the intersections of personal struggle with professional demands.
