Nicole Kidman got a lifetime achievement award from the American Film Institute, and she did not mess around: She came in a shimmery gold gown that’s basically the living embodiment of this GIF:
I am delighted by how shiny and regal and perfect it is. I don’t know why she switched stylists to Jason Bolden but he certainly aced it himself. It’s unfortunate that all this is in service of Balenciaga, a brand that — leaving aside feelings about Demna — is outdoing even Louis Vuitton in terms of the whiplash you get from its custom work versus the shit it churns out on the regular (or on the runways). Nicole’s brand ambassadorship, announced in December, is a big part of its rehabilitation, and here you can see why. This is not her most creative, but it will be one of her most iconic. Nic gets extra credit for putting some stellar snaps on her Instagram:
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It just fits so well. Nicole Kidman was the star of the evening, and she unabashedly dressed the part.
