Lancôme and Zoe Saldana Host A Lunch Celebrating Absolue Longevity MD

As London continues to play host to a string of high-profile fashion events, Lancôme gathered an equally stylish guest list at 40 Duke at Selfridges to celebrate Absolue Longevity MD.

Hosted by Zoe Saldana, the intimate lunch brought together Nicola Coughlan, Haley Bennett, Marisa Abela and Hayley Atwell, each offering a different take on daytime dressing. The recurring theme? A commitment to black shoes.

Bubble-Hem Beauty

Nicola Coughlan wore a Simkhai Effie bubble-hem mini that felt like a fresh, youthful take on the classic shirt dress, but the shoes killed it for me. A white dress this crisp was crying out for lighter footwear.

Quiet Confidence

As the host, you might have expected Zoe Saldana to make the boldest statement, but she stayed true to her signature understated style in a charcoal-grey McQueen speckled pinstripe dress styled with Jimmy Choo Jenn sandals.

Less Is More

Haley Bennett embraced simplicity in a navy Reformation Franceska satin mini dress. The clean lines created the perfect blank canvas to have a little fun with the accessories, which is why the black pumps felt like such a missed opportunity.

Seeing Red

Marisa Abela, who rarely ventures into bold colour, surprised me in Tove’s striking red Beth maxi dress. The sculptural draping through the skirt gave the design beautiful shape, making the vibrant shade even more striking. Jimmy Choo Metz sandals completed her look.

Beyond The Blooms

When you think of Erdem, floral prints usually come to mind, but Hayley Atwell opted for one of the label’s doodle-style illustrated prints instead. It was a refreshing change of pace, and I liked that she let the dress speak for itself without overcomplicating the styling with just Jimmy Choo Brigitte mules.

Lancôme gathering or black-shoes convention? You decide.

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