Grace Elizabeth Shines at Cannes 2025

At the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme, model Grace Elizabeth turned heads in a custom masterpiece by Waad Aloqaili.

The Look: "Dragonflies"

Designed for the Spring-Summer 2025 'Veil of Renewal' collection, the emerald gown required 900 hours of artisanal labor.

Key details included:
- Fabric: Contoured satin creating a "second-skin" silhouette.
- Embellishment: Intricate ripples of azure and teal beads, sequins, and crystals designed to mimic dragonfly wings.
- Accessories: Messika High Jewelry and subtle white heels.

Beauty & Styling

Styled by Natasha Colvin, the ensemble leaned into a poetic, "mermaid-core" aesthetic.

Makeup: Artist Neil Young mirrored the gown’s palette with teal eyeshadow and silver glitter accents.

Hair: Fabio Petri opted for a middle-parted, wet-look style to complete the aquatic vibe.

About the Film

The Phoenician Scheme is a 2025 espionage black comedy by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola. The plot follows a ruthless businessman (Benicio del Toro) attempting to reconcile with his daughter (Mia Threapleton) while managing a massive infrastructure project in Phoenicia. It retains unmistakable visual identity while delving deeper into mature, introspective territory.
Blending espionage, satire, and family drama, the film offers a layered experience—one that rewards attention not only to its intricate visuals but also to its quiet emotional beats.
It is a story about ambition, distance, and the fragile hope of reconnection—told with elegance, precision, and a touch of irony.

Grace Elizabeth Shines at Cannes 2025

By Davide Corona

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