From Our Archive
This story was published before Summer 2021, when we launched our new digital experience.

Class Act of the Week: Naomie Harris

The actress made a dazzling appearance in white sequins at the Academy Awards ceremony earlier this week.

MOST READ STYLE

All Tucked In

Design

All Tucked In

Luxury linens from Pratesi are the stuff dreams are made of.

Welcome to Moto World

Motors

Welcome to Moto World

Like tattoos and hairless cats, motorcycles have moved from the periphery toward...

A New Vision of West Africa

Fashion

A New Vision of West Africa

An emerging generation of young creators are forging a contemporary vision of...

First-time Oscar contender Naomie Harris had a major moment on the red carpet at the 2017 Academy Awards. The 40-year-old Best Supporting Actress nominee (for her role in the drama Moonlight) selected a Calvin Klein By Appointment look, from Raf Simons’ inaugural collection for the brand.

The matte-sequin cutout cocktail dress, with almost a super hero cape, paired with mismatched, yellow heels, may appear an unconventional choice for the occasion. (Look at all the conventional prom-like dresses.) But it was no mistake. Unlike a certain mishap at the ceremony, Harris pulled off the ensemble with aplomb, balancing the inconsistencies of the formfitting, sequined number and vibrant, jewel-encrusted sandals with 18-karat white-gold-and-diamond jewelry from Bulgari. Next year, we hope to see the British actress accessorize with a little more gold: perhaps with an 8 ½-pound little man.

Newsletter

Let’s Keep in Touch

Subscribe to our newsletter

You’re no longer on our newsletter list, but you can resubscribe anytime.