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The French fashion icon reportedly parted ways with the fashion house just before the film fest.
Eagle-eyed fashion watchers were scratching their heads when longtime Dior spokesperson Marion Cotillard showed up to her Cannes opening night premiere of Ismael's Ghosts in a black dress from competing house Chanel.
The black Chanel lace-up gown, paired with gold platforms, was a bit of an understated look from the normally shining star - especially on such a big night - but it was said to have been a last minute replacement as she was dismissed from the house in a shocking move earlier this week.
Sources say the Cotillard was unceremoniously dropped from the brand by new creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri.
Chiuri, who took the reins of the historic house last July, reportedly wants a newer, younger face for her reimagined brand. The Italian designer has made an effort to take the house in a new, more casual direction with her “We Should All Be Feminists” T-shirt partnership with Rihanna, her denim-dominated fall collection and her recent western-themed cruise runway show in the wilds of Calabasas.
Cotillard is said to be upset by the abrupt dismissal after a nearly decade-long relationship with the house, where she has fronted 15 campaigns since 2008.
The surprise move is also said to be causing strife between luxury conglomerate Louis Vuitton Moet Hennesey chairman Bernard Arnault and Dior CEO Sydney Toledano. LVMH recently took control of the couture house in a $13 billion deal to simplify the ownership structure.
Reps for Dior did not respond to request for comment.
vogue.comLondon Up-and-Comer Michael Halpern Just Scored a Major Red Carpet Win on Marion Cotillard in Cannes
It’s been a big year for Michael Halpern, who just recently graduated from Central Saint Martins and staged his first-ever fashion show—but it’s about to get bigger. Just a few minutes ago, Marion Cotillard hit the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in a dazzling multicolored sequined look that he made especially for her; it’s based on a look from Halpern’s debut Fall ’17 collection, and qualifies as his first major red carpet moment. In case you aren’t familiar with Cotillard’s inimitable work and style, this is a very big deal.
“Marion is such a phenomenal actress, so when the opportunity arose to dress her, it was just a dream,” Halpern tells Vogue. “Since it’s Cannes, we both wanted high glamour, and the sequined bustier and trousers combination seemed perfect. She’s incredible, humble, and, of course, gorgeous.” Cotillard has the rare ability to wear almost anything and still look like herself, but perhaps she’s in the mood for a little disco. Studio 54, a major touchstone for Halpern, recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, and we wouldn’t be surprised if more celebs turn to him for groovy, sexy getups reminiscent of that era. Watch this space for more news on Halpern and the Cannes red carpet.