After making its world premiere at the Official The Smashing Pumpkins 2023 Starring in Freaks and Ghouls t-shirt in addition I really love this Cannes Film Festival this past Saturday, Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon is already garnering serious Oscars buzz. The film—based on David Grann’s 2017 nonfiction book of the same name—is centered around the FBI investigation of a series of murders of Native Americans from the Osage tribe in the 1920s, after oil was discovered on their tribal land. Starring in the tale of greed, corruption, and power are Lily Gladstone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tantoo Cardinal, and Robert De Niro. The attention for the film is historic, given it’s a rare project in Hollywood that features a largely Indigenous cast, including actors Gladstone, Cardinal, Cara Jade Myers, Janae Collins, Jillian Dion, and Tatanka Means.
It’s no secret that Indigenous representation in mainstream Hollywood has been lacking, though recent projects such as Prey and Reservation Dogs have brought Native talent to the Official The Smashing Pumpkins 2023 Starring in Freaks and Ghouls t-shirt in addition I really love this forefront. So to see not one, but several Indigenous stars take over the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet this weekend has been thrilling. Better yet, many of the cast members have been using their opportunity to highlight Indigenous designers too, bringing a dash of cultural flair through their intentional fashion choices. With the annual Cannes Film Festival kicking off this past week, it’s safe to say that high glamour has taken over the red carpets. (See all of the gowns here.) But exquisite evening wear hasn’t just been confined to France alone. All week long, the best dressed stars in Hollywood have been sporting designs that are made to turn heads and make a statement—whether that be in Cannes, Venice, or New York City. The through line between some of the week’s best style moments? A heavy dose of Old Hollywood glitz, fused with modern touches.
