Lily-Rose Depp Brings Vintage Chanel Pumps to The Idol Premiere at Cannes

HBO’s provocative series, The Idol, first turned heads at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where it earned a five-minute standing ovation.

The project is the brainchild of Abel Tesfaye—better known as The Weeknd—and Sam Levinson, the visionary behind HBO’s Euphoria.

With Lily-Rose Depp stepping into the role of Jocelyn, a pop star unraveling after her mother’s death, the show sparked conversation well before its release. But at Cannes, it wasn’t just the storyline that captured attention—the cast’s bold red-carpet fashion set the tone.

Lily-Rose Depp’s Archival Chanel Bustier Dress and Satin Pumps

Depp dazzled in an archival Chanel bustier mini dress, styled with sheer opera gloves and classic satin pumps.

As a Chanel House Ambassador since 2015—when Karl Lagerfeld personally chose her as the brand’s youngest face—Lily-Rose has become synonymous with the French fashion house.

Abel Tesfaye, Lily-Rose Depp, and Sam Levinson are celebrating the premiere of The Idol during the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 22, 2023 (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Having fronted campaigns for eyewear, fragrance, and cosmetics, and walked in its runway shows, her choice of vintage Chanel at Cannes felt both profoundly personal and perfectly on brand, a throwback reminder that heritage design and statement shoes can elevate a television premiere into a high-fashion moment.

Abel Tesfaye chose a custom Loewe tuxedo elevated with Tiffany & Co. jewels and a Piaget watch.

Lily-Rose Depp delivered one of the night’s standout moments in a strapless black sequin mini dress with a blue camellia appliqué, a rare archival piece from Chanel’s Fall 1994 collection, styled with sheer opera gloves, stockings, and satin pumps.

Director Sam Levinson balanced the trio’s looks in a two-tone Valentino tuxedo, pairing a crisp white dinner jacket with classic black trousers for a touch of contrast.

Abel Tesfaye, Lily-Rose Depp, and Sam Levinson showcased Loewe, vintage Chanel, and Valentino at The Idol premiere during the 76th Cannes Film Festival (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages)

Chanel pumps are not just shoes—they are cultural symbols. From their groundbreaking debut in 1957 to their enduring presence on today’s red carpets, they carry a legacy of elegance, empowerment, and exclusivity that few other shoes can match.

The Enduring Legacy of Chanel Pumps

Abel Tesfaye in a bespoke Loewe tuxedo and Lily-Rose Depp in a Chanel Fall 1994 embellished bustier dress with a blue camellia accent (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Lily-Rose Depp’s Iridescent Tweed Mini Dress and Slingback Kitten Heels

The following day, the energy shifted from red carpet drama to daytime sophistication as the cast gathered for The Idol photocall at the Palais des Festivals. Abel Tesfaye kept it cool in an all-black look featuring relaxed tailoring and a sleek leather jacket, perfectly balancing casual edge with understated polish.

Beside him, Lily-Rose Depp embodied modern French-girl glamour in a black iridescent tweed pleated A-line mini-dress from Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2022/23 collection, styled with matching cat-eye sunglasses and sling-back kitten heels. This head-to-toe Chanel moment was equal parts effortless and iconic.

Abel Tesfaye and Lily-Rose Depp brought sleek Loewe-inspired edge and archival Chanel chic to The Idol photocall at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2023 (Credit: IPA / INSTARimages)

From Cannes red carpets to Paris Fashion Week, Lily-Rose Depp continues to prove she’s as much a fashion icon as she is an actress. Her shoe choices—from vintage Chanel pumps to modern Nike sneakers—showcase her ability to balance timeless elegance with youthful edge.

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