August, at least in the fashion world, is known as one the slowest months of the year, when the European fashion houses shut down for summer vacation, and the star-studded red carpets begin to drop off, too.
Of course, her approach to smart, yet relaxed tailoring also reflects her personal style. While Forde often dials up the drama for her clients, she says she prefers a more muted (but sleek) vibe for her own wardrobe and that influences her work. “I have a bit of a uniform, if I could wear a lab coat every day, I would,” she laughs. “I love tailoring and more utilitarian pieces that are well-made. And I love shoes; I wear loads of Prada shoes.” She will also collect certain pieces, “I have an archive of bowties,” she says and then incorporate them into ensembles for her clients. But it’s not all tuxedos and bowties, even Forde’s more casual looks have stood out. When Alwyn touched down for this year’s Cannes Film Festival in a Bottega Veneta outfit, namely, perfectly fitted jeans and a sleek bag, it felt laid-back but utterly modern. “He’s such a cool guy, and he’s got great style,” says Forde. “For Cannes, it was about finding an elevated version of himself. He kind of has that old-school film star quality, so we leaned into that.” Recently, D’Arcy attended Wimbledon with a striped knit tied artfully across the body. “Emma can wear fashion, and it doesn’t feel like fashion,” says Forde. “That’s something I do with all of my clients, even if it’s a real statement piece, they have to feel like themselves.”
Rose Forde also has her eyes set on styling more filmmakers, after recently working with Coralie Fargeat, director of The Substance, at Cannes. “They have a really good sense of storytelling, and I think more directors are coming into their own with fashion,” says Forde. She also recently executive-produced a short film of her own, titled Dammi, starring Riz Ahmed and is looking forward to expanding her artistry beyond the red carpet. “I love storytelling and finding new ways to connect the worlds of art, film, and fashion.”
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