Noémie Merlant graced the Rome Film Festival premiere of ‘Les Femmes Au Balcon’ held at the Auditorium Parco Della Musica on Saturday, where the French actress’ look was a study in refined minimalism and fit, making this a standout moment.
The leather Louis Vuitton custom dress was crafted from butter-soft leather, a luxurious fabric choice that can often be challenging to pull off. But here, the Louis Vuitton design was tailored to perfection, offering a structured silhouette without sacrificing movement.
The piece’s most striking feature for me was its impeccable fit, with structural seams and precisely placed darts that highlighted her figure effortlessly. The attention to detail is clear—there’s no mistaking this for anything but custom work. From the way the dress drapes from the waist to the cleanly defined wrap style, it’s clear that every element was made specifically to flatter Noémie’s frame.
What’s particularly noteworthy is how this ensemble manages to convey elegance without relying on elaborate embellishments. Some might find the look restrained or even minimal, but the power of this dress lies in its clean lines and timeless silhouette. In fact, this is one of Noémie’s strongest looks to date, evoking memories of Angelina Jolie’s iconic leather Versace dress at the 2005 ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ LA premiere. Like Angelina’s look, Noémie’s dress commands attention with a subtle strength, using craftsmanship and quality as its focal points.
Styled simply with black patent leather Louis Vuitton pumps, and a Cartier diamond necklace, this look proved that powerful fashion statements don’t always need glitz.
Stylist: Clement Lomellini.
Credit: Noémie Merlant wears custom Louis Vuitton to the “Les Femmes Au Balcon” premiere during the 19th Rome Film Festival © Louis Vuitton – All rights reserved / Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
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