Quick summary
- Nicole Kidman wore a Chanel tutu dress to the 15th annual LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
- The dress comes from Chanel’s spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection by Matthieu Blazy, shown at Paris Fashion Week in early October, according to WWD.
- She posed with fellow honoree Denis Villeneuve, who was celebrated alongside artist Vija Celmins.
- The gala raised a record of nearly US$7 million, and co-chair Eva Chow announced it was her final year in the role.
Nicole Kidman made one of the most photographed entrances at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Art+Film Gala on Saturday night, arriving in a Chanel dress with a voluminous tulle skirt. The Oscar winner, who is a Chanel ambassador, wore a look that had only just left the Paris runway.
The Nicole Kidman Chanel tutu, piece by piece
According to WWD, the dress is from Chanel’s spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection, designed by creative director Matthieu Blazy. It debuted in early October at Paris Fashion Week, so Kidman wore it within weeks of its first showing.
The design plays on contrasts. The fitted bodice has rounded shoulders, three-quarter sleeves, and frayed cuffs and neckline. From a slightly dropped waist, it opens into a high-low tulle skirt in several shades of beige, with tiered sections at the hem. WWD described the look as a return of balletcore.
Her stylist was Jason Bolden. The jewellery was minimal, and she finished the outfit with black square-toe slingback pumps.
A second WWD report described the colours a little differently, calling the bodice gold-toned and the skirt ivory. Both accounts agree on the long sleeves and the full tulle skirt.
Why the collection matters
Blazy’s collection got strong reviews. WWD’s Joelle Diderich called it “the year’s most successful brand revival” and wrote that the spring 2027 show was his most versatile yet, with 83 looks. She noted that it included a couple of dancer silhouettes with frothy tutus, which is where Kidman’s dress fits in.
For Kidman, it is another chapter in a long run of Chanel appearances. We have also covered her at the brand’s Sydney event, including her new fringe at the Chanel show and matching Chanel looks with her daughter.
On the carpet with Denis Villeneuve
WWD’s party report says Kidman posed for photographers with Villeneuve, the Dune director and one of the night’s two honorees. Inside the cocktail reception they stopped again for pictures. Kidman gave photographers a few more shots as Villeneuve moved on, telling him, “I’ll see you in there soon.”
The evening also honoured Vija Celmins, the 88-year-old Latvian-born artist known for her images of ocean surfaces, desert floors and night skies. More than 600 guests attended, and the gala raised a record of nearly US$7 million for the museum’s programming.
Gucci, under creative director Demna, has presented the gala since it began in 2011. WWD said he dressed Viola Davis in an ivory one-shoulder gown and Salma Hayek Pinault in glittering red. Timothée Chalamet, Andrew Garfield, Anya Taylor-Joy and Al Pacino were also among the guests.
Eva Chow’s farewell
The biggest news of the night had nothing to do with fashion. On stage, Chow said, “After 15 wonderful years, this will be my final year serving as co-chair.” Museum CEO Michael Govan paid tribute to her, calling the event LACMA’s “greatest fundraiser” and its “greatest friend raiser”.
Chow said the gala has raised close to US$60 million for LACMA since the first event, which honoured Clint Eastwood and the late artist John Baldessari. According to a source quoted by WWD, the search for a new co-chair to work alongside Leonardo DiCaprio is already underway.
What happens next
No new Kidman appearance has been announced in the sources we read. In a weekend roundup of celebrity outfits, People also highlighted a dark-wash pair of Quince jeans (US$50) that Kidman has worn recently. For more of her fashion moments, see our Fashion coverage.
Frequently asked questions
What did Nicole Kidman wear to the 2026 LACMA Gala?
She wore a Chanel dress from the spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection, with a fitted frayed-edge bodice and a high-low beige tulle skirt, according to WWD.
Who styled Nicole Kidman for the LACMA Gala?
Stylist Jason Bolden curated the look, WWD reported.
Who was honoured at the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala?
Director Denis Villeneuve and artist Vija Celmins were the honorees at the 15th annual gala, which took place on Saturday in Los Angeles.
How much did the gala raise?
WWD reported a record of nearly US$7 million, with more than 600 guests attending.
