The 82nd Golden Globes saw a constellation of stars descend upon California, but no one illuminated the evening quite like Tilda Swinton. Nominated for her extraordinary performance in The Room Next Door, Swinton arrived wearing not just CHANEL couture, but a sense of purpose and gratitude. “[I am] highly honoured. And deeply touched,” Swinton shared backstage, reflecting on the recognition for The Room Next Door. “This film is extraordinarily personal for all of us who made it, quite humbly offered, vulnerable and close to the heart. I go to California this new year to celebrate our work together and the friendship the film is built upon, both in its narrative and its making.”
January 5, 2025 Tilda Swinton wearing CHANEL at the 82nd Golden Globes
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True to her reputation as a style icon, Tilda Swinton arrived in a custom creation by the Haute Couture atelier at CHANEL. The look — a striking combination of a black silk velvet skirt and a cream paillette-encrusted jacket — was the epitome of timeless elegance. Yet for Swinton, the outfit was far more than a fashion statement. “It resonates for me like a dress uniform. It represents – this ‘uniform’ – not only my allegiance to my filmmaking comrades on The Room Next Door, but also my long and profound fellowship with the house of CHANEL.”
The making of Tilda Swinton's custom CHANEL couture look for the 82nd Golden Globes
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The making of Tilda Swinton's custom CHANEL couture look for the 82nd Golden Globes
Photo: CHANEL
Walking the red carpet in CHANEL is never a casual act for the actress. Her history with the house is storied, marked by a shared ethos and mutual admiration. “[Wearing CHANEL at the Golden Globes conveys] constancy, legacy, and a modesty of elegance,” she revealed. Swinton also highlighted the extraordinary craftsmanship behind couture, likening it to a regimented yet profoundly creative endeavour. “As a soldier’s daughter, I take very seriously this honour of representing the ‘regiment’: it gives me a cloak of supportive identity which I hold dear at all times,” she reflected, a nod to both her personal history and her respect for the artistry of CHANEL.
But Swinton’s relationship with the French Maison goes far beyond red carpets and gowns. “The crew of the intergalactic ship of CHANEL has to be the most advanced and sensationally privileged band in existence,” she said. “It is one of the pleasures of my life to serve on board.”From Paris to Venice, Havana to Hangzhou, Swinton has carried CHANEL with her to some of the most dazzling corners of the world. “All CHANEL experiences without fail are marked by a consistency of wonder, impeccable artistry, detailed care — and reliable downright FUN,” she shared, her enthusiasm palpable.
To Swinton, CHANEL is not just a fashion house — it’s a cultural institution with a profound commitment to the arts. “The House of CHANEL continues to impress me deeply with its settled commitment to a unique role as cultural patron around the world,” she said. At a time when arts funding faces critical challenges, CHANEL’s support for artists has never been more vital. “CHANEL continues to focus their energies on the encouragement of artists, both emerging and established,” Swinton explained. “By providing inspired and ongoing support – both financial and by way of setting up a wide web of community – they ensure that vibrant art can flourish.”
For the actress, this commitment speaks to a larger truth about the role of art in society. “We need art at a time like this more than we might acknowledge,” she said. “It is our best hope for enlightenment, and as Gabrielle Chanel would say, it is our next resort.”
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