L'HISTOIRE: Jennifer Aniston's Crystal-Covered Versace Dress at Cannes in 2004
The pop culture icon has stayed true to her timeless style, making fashion statements on the red carpet and through her iconic characters.
L'HISTOIRE explores fashion history moments you should know, from what actors wore on a red carpet to celebrities who made cameos on the runway. Some are unsung, and some are better known. Each is part of the fabric of today’s fashion world, be it barrier breakers or culture makers.
Since her hit role as Rachel on the TV sitcom Friends, Jennifer Aniston has been a pop culture icon, especially for her '90s and 2000s style. This was true as ever in 2004 on the red carpet, when she and then-husband Brad Pitt attended Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of Troy. Pitt looked dapper, but Aniston's twinkling dress is one for the books.
The actor wore a crystal-covered halter neck gown designed by Versace, a piece under Donatella's creative director era. She opted for a soft, natural makeup look, and the only accessories she wore were her wedding band and long diamond earrings. The ivory garb showed Aniston's ability to keep up with the ever-changing trends and set them. The dress attests to her style and elegance, something she continues to maintain to this day.
The actor, whose career spans almost four decades, has championed and mastered the minimalist and classic approach to power dressing with items like the baby tee, mini skirt, fitted knitwear, and straight-leg jeans. More than 20 years later, Aniston's Versace dress is still considered one of her best red carpet looks.
Recreating Aniston's Cannes red carpet look is simple; just lean into the early aughts look. Find a halter neck and twinkling dress that echoes the sophistication of the actor's Versace gown. Just like Aniston, your look will rise to any occasion. The Morning Show actor adored strappy heels, so Manolo Blahnik's slingback sandals will pull the look together. Add a finishing touch with Jimmy Choo's Saeda Fringe Earring, and voilà, you've channeled a pop culture icon.
