We’re a little worried by this video of Lou Doillion , even though she comes across as incredibly intelligent, very cool, and extremely deliberate in her style.
The scary part is the top hat, and the fact that she claims “The Artful Doger is my ultimate style icon and I always strive to look like that… the blazer I’m wearing can also perfectly fit my six-year-old son… I find nothing more erotic than when a woman bears her wrists.”
The film was made to promote Lou’s new line with Lee Cooper denim, which (of course) isn’t available in America yet.
Of course, those top hats are at most costume stores - and so if you’re thinking of going for the magician look that Lou’s got happening, it shouldn’t be too hard.
We’re bringing it up as a classic example of what a “style icon” can pull off, that the rest of us really can’t. Much like Kate Moss in Ugg boots and underwear, sometimes the truly, truly, truly outrageous flairs of the rich, famous, and beautiful are a one-shot deal.
Of course, with Phantasmagoria and two other Alice in Wonderland movies debuting soon, maybe this is just the beginning of a new hat trick (though our hopes say no).
posted by guest
Dec 10, 2007 8:53PM
I think what separates "normal" people from some stars like Lou or Kate is that they are NOT afraid of being different or noticed...they're not afraid of making mistakes. Of course, these days, the average celeb is pretty much the same as the so called "normal" woman...at least the average US star, hence the use of stylists like Rachel Zoe.
There are "normal" people who can and do pull off this sort of thing all the time. Many times, people don't know if something can work because it's so rarely attempted. These days, most folks are obsessed w/ blending in...this includes stars.