Nicola Peltz Beckham & Faye Dunaway in Deauville

After appearing together in Venice, Prima co-stars Nicola Peltz Beckham and Faye Dunaway reunited at the Deauville American Film Festival, where the Hollywood icon was honoured with the Deauville Icon Award.

Softly Does It

Nicola, who stars as a ballerina opposite Faye in the upcoming film, joined the legendary actress for the festival photocall.

You weren’t sold on Nicola’s Balenciaga Couture look in Venice, as many of you felt she didn’t have the presence to carry something quite so dramatic. On this occasion, she took a simpler, softer route in a Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring 2005 ivory knit and silk-chiffon dress.

This works far better for Nicola. There is still plenty of interest in the lace panels and sheer skirt, but the dress doesn’t demand more from her than she can give. The ivory chiffon and delicate lace also introduce a romantic quality that you may find more convincing than the drama she attempted in Venice.

The nude pumps prove that you don’t need PVC pumps to serve up an anonymous shoe.

The Deauville Icon

Faye Dunaway approached her Deauville appearance from an entirely different direction, pairing a red-and-white striped shirt and trousers with a white Ralph Lauren Bullion jacquard blazer.

The blazer was the right addition. Its gold embroidered crest and buttons added to the sense of occasion, while the Panama hat and red espadrilles kept things relaxed.

At 85, Faye isn’t interested in conforming to anyone’s idea of festival dressing, and I wouldn’t want her to. This is characterful and comfortable.

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