Diane Kruger Wears Romantic Preen Dress With Ankle Boots and a Vintage-Inspired Trunk Bag

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In September 2015, Diane Kruger hit the green carpet on a Monday afternoon in New York City while attending Fashion 4 Development’s 2015 Official First Ladies Luncheon.

Diane Kruger in a long sleeve Preen by Thornton Bregazzi silk "Bridgite" dressDiane Kruger exudes boho-chic elegance in a floral silk “Bridgite” dress by Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, featuring a ruffled neckline and vibrant embroidery at the Fashion 4 Development’s 2015 Official First Ladies Luncheon in New York City on September 28, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Ivan Nikolov)

The then-39-year-old German actress and former fashion model came dressed in a long-sleeved Preen by Thornton Bregazzi silk “Bridgite” dress featuring a ruffled mock neck, ruffle detailing along the yoke, and an asymmetrical ruffled hem.

Diane Kruger pairs her ruffled floral Preen dress with black suede ankle boots and a structured Mark Cross trunk bag, blending romantic charm with edgy contrastDiane Kruger pairs her ruffled floral Preen dress with black suede ankle boots and a structured Mark Cross trunk bag, blending romantic charm with edgy contrast

She styled the floral frock from the Preen Fall 2015 collection with a structured Mark Cross Grace large trunk bag in nude saffiano leather and black ankle boots.

Diane Kruger carries the structured “Grace” large trunk bag by Mark Cross, crafted from nude saffiano leather with gold-tone hardware for a vintage-inspired finishDiane Kruger carries the structured “Grace” large trunk bag by Mark Cross, crafted from nude saffiano leather with gold-tone hardware for a vintage-inspired finish

The Mark Cross Grace large trunk bag is inspired by the overnight case carried by Grace Kelly in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 film Rear Window. It features a boxy silhouette, gold-tone hardware, and a top handle and blends vintage charm with modern sophistication.

Grace Kelly as Lisa Fremont stands poised with the overnight case that later inspired the iconic Mark Cross “Grace” trunk bag, beside James Stewart as L.B. "Jeff" Jefferies in Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954)Grace Kelly as Lisa Fremont stands poised with the overnight case that later inspired the iconic Mark Cross “Grace” trunk bag, beside James Stewart as L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies in Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954)

While we loved the elegance of Diane’s floral dress, the choice of chunky black ankle boots felt mismatched. What do you think—was this a rare style miss for the usually polished star?