Joan Collins and Isabella Rossellini Showcase Old Hollywood Glamour at Cannes
The Hollywood Reporter
Legendary actresses Joan Collins and Isabella Rossellini promoted their drama "My Duchess," which focuses on the tragic final years of Wallis Simpson, while discussing fashion, celebrity, and women's struggle for survival at the Cannes Film Festival. Despite being 92 years old, Collins outshone young stars on the festival's red carpet, reviving the splendor of old Hollywood.
Collins drew attention in a white orchid dress designed by Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture, featuring a long train and dramatic black opera gloves. Completing her look with diamond jewelry and similarly adorned high heels, Collins reflected the energy of her character Alexis Carrington from the 1980s series "Dynasty." This reminds us that she almost single-handedly defined the fashion lexicon of that era.
In an interview at Carlton Beach in Cannes, Collins shared her excitement about the festival, saying, "I got ready with my glam team, my hair and makeup were done." Sitting next to her, Rossellini stood out with her bohemian style, wearing a comfortable black-and-white patterned outfit. The two iconic actresses discussed their first collaboration on "My Duchess," addressing the place and challenges of women in the film industry.
Rossellini expressed her feelings about the project, stating, "I find it really scary. Everything has become a production now. It's not like it was in my mother Ingrid Bergman's time." This collaboration between the two artists holds significant meaning in terms of bringing together important figures in film history.