What did Anya Taylor-Joy convey to us when she wore a French lace gown at Tiffany & Co.? Was it the romance and power of retro or modern women?
Have we forgotten what classics are?
Harris Reed’s pearl accessories and a French lace mini-dress redefined “classic” at the 2025 Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. In an age where retro is reduced to “nostalgia”, Anya Taylor-Joy’s look is not only a visual treat, but also a conversation about identity and cultural values.
- The French Lace Dress chosen by Anya adopts a silhouette from the 1930s known as the “New Look”. This design can fetch a premium up to 150% on the secondary market.
Tiffany & Co.’s pearl accessories grew by 42% globally in 2024 and became one of the best-selling series.
Her lace dress is a visual statement, but it also challenges gender roles. Fashion becomes a silent battle when women don’t just “cater for the eyes”, but instead define the rules their way.
Fashion critics called Anya’s look at the Tiffany & Co. event “a symbol for women’s strength in the post-epidemic era”.
Her stylist revealed that it took four months to design this look, and the lace alone was altered 15 times just to find a balance between “power and softness”.
Classics are not static but fluid, a silent yet powerful statement.
