Anya Taylor-Joy gave a Pierre Cardin couture gown a second life at the 2026 Los Angeles County Museum of Art's Art+Film Gala, wearing a piece from the designer's archives that was originally made for a wedding. The look first appeared in 1997 and hints at what Cardin imagined bridal fashion might become.
The slip-style gown pairs a sheer silver overlay with a floral print, held up by thin metallic silver straps. Crystallized appliqués trace each bloom across the fabric. Over it, Taylor-Joy wore a floor-sweeping boa in a wavy, iridescent fabric that wrapped her neck, draped her forearms and featured sheer sleeves she slipped her arms through, working like a futuristic shawl.
Cardin's bridal vision was a futuristic one, mixing playful textures with a break from the cookie-cutter silhouettes of the late '90s. The slip recalls the slinky slip dresses of the era, while the dramatic shawl points toward silhouettes of the future. The 1997 style was exhibited in 2019 at the Brooklyn Museum in "Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion," alongside furniture, lighting, sketches, Cardin's personal photographs and film excerpts.
Taylor-Joy accessorized with Tiffany & Co. jewelry, including a Schlumberger Stars and Moons necklace and stud diamond earrings with silver hardware. Metallic silver platform sandals peeked out beneath the gown's hem, and her white-blonde hair was slicked into a sleek bun.
The 15th annual gala brought Hollywood and the art world together on Saturday, honoring artist Vija Celmins and "Dune" director Denis Villeneuve. Leonardo DiCaprio and LACMA trustee Eva Chow returned as co-chairs, Gucci continued its presenting sponsorship, and Blackpink's Rosé performed. Proceeds support the museum's film programming, exhibitions and educational initiatives.
Originally reported by WWD