Since she first came to public attention in the early 1980s in Australia, where she was born and raised, Nicole Kidman has established a stellar reputation for her acting abilities in a wide range of movies and television series. After more than a decade had passed, the actress who had won an Academy Award began to dominate the scene internationally as she gained a tremendous following.
Actors and actresses are expected to look their very best whenever they make their way down a venue in front of flashing lights and cameras. This is because practically all movies demand their stars to walk on red carpet events for movie premieres as well as big award ceremonies.
This is not a challenge for Kidman, as she is able to attract the attention of the media at almost every event that she attends by wearing an assortment of apparel that was designed and manufactured by a number of the most prestigious fashion companies located all over the globe.
According to an interview with InStyle that was published on May 31, 2017, it would seem that Kidman has always had a natural flair for the world of fashion even since she was a little child.
She revealed to the interviewer that both her grandmother and her mother had a keen interest in fashion throughout her childhood.
In addition to the people who influenced her during the early stages of her life, there were also major designers who spoke to her in terms of style. These designers included John Galliano, whom she met while he was working in Paris at Dior, and the late fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld, who is popularly known for his works for Chanel that are known for their simplicity yet elegance.
Kidman praised Janet Patterson as being one of the greatest costume designers after seeing her work for the film “The Piano,” and she even used some of Patterson’s attire for the role of Isabel Archer in “Portrait of a Lady,” which she played.
Kidman does not just accept the outfits that are presented to her for the star-studded events that she attends; rather, she takes an active role in the decision-making process.
During an interview with Vanity Fair that took place in June 2017, the actress was asked whether she adhered to any guidelines or standards while selecting the garments that she would wear. In response, she said that she wanted her clothing to be comfortable so that she would be able “to be able to dance.”
“The ability to dance is an essential requirement for a dress,” said the fashion expert. At the very least, move!” she yelled at the outlet.
During the 2017 edition of the Cannes Film Festival, there was a period in which the audience was astounded by the several wardrobe swaps that she performed over the course of a few days. The celebrity at the time demonstrated that “fashion has such a power” by the fact that, rather than talking about the films in which she acted, people preferred to question her about the outfits in which she appeared.
“I’ve always had a passion for clothing. “It’s not often that you get the chance to really dress up, so I try to make the most of it,” she remarked.
Kidman has acknowledged that she is not the same person at home as she is at events owing to the fact that she does not dress up in her leisure time. This is the reason why, when it came to Cannes, she embraced the occasion since she likes “doing it.”
Her embroidered Dior outfit, which allegedly required 1,000 hours of labor, a silver Rodarte gown, a Calvin Klein dress, and a Versace dress were just some of the items from well-known design houses that she wore that year, as reported by Vogue Australia. She also donned dresses by Versace and Calvin Klein.
In addition to those outfits, she also wore a printed Giorgio Armani Privé gown, an ivory-colored lace gown designed by Alexander McQueen, a sequined and feather-detailed Chanel dress, and a silver fringed dress designed by Michael Kors. Her sartorial prowess did not end there.
For the festivities of that year’s Cannes Film Festival, Nicole Kidman donned a total of seven distinct looks.
Kidman is not afraid to experiment when it comes to her fashion choices, as seen by the moment she strutted down the red carpet at the opening of her film “The Golden Compass” in Tokyo, Japan, in the year 2008. At that time, Keith Urban’s wife stunned spectators when she came at the event wearing a black dress that was transparent and had multiple textures sewn into it.
According to Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, the distinctive feature of the dress was the bodice, which featured a bralette-style top below a translucent black fabric that displayed a little amount of her flesh. This made the ensemble stand out. For the lower portion of the skirt, it was designed with lace and had another layer of translucent black cloth on top of a lining that was gray in color. Kidman kept her accessories to a minimum, opting instead to wear simply a plain bracelet and a pair of modest black shoes. This was due to the fact that the dress itself was already rather elaborate.
In terms of her appearance, the actress had a short ponytail with wavy ends and a rose-colored glossy lipstick, both of which drew attention to her cosmetics.
This was not the first time that Kidman surprised the audience with a risky style; she also attended the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards wearing a rust-colored two-piece suit made with two-colored beads by Chanel. This was not the only time that Kidman wowed the crowd with a daring appearance; however, this was the moment that she wowed the public the most.
She only fastened one button on her top, which contributed to the overall effect of head-turning allure created by the garment, which had a plunging neckline. According to WWD, in order to pull off the sophisticated look, Kidman collaborated with her regular stylist at the time, Julia von Boehm.
The six-time Golden Globe Award winner was not the only one who looked good on the red carpet; she was joined by Urban, who donned a black suit coupled with boots. Urban was the only one who looked as smart as the Golden Globe Award winner.