Taylor Russell is an actress from Canada, considered one of the It girls of the moment. She first starred in the Netflix series Lost in Space in 2018, and her career has gone from strength to strength ever since. but thanks to Bones and All, a horror and romance film directed by Luca Guadagnino, Taylor’s co-starring role with Timothée Chalamet has taken off fast. And yes, in her personal life she has been linked to Harry Styles romantically.
She won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Best New Actress
Taylor was praised for her role in the 2019 drama film Waves, about a suburban African-American family dealing with a tragic loss. For her portrayal of Emily, the family’s daughter, Taylor received many award nominations. She won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Best New Actress.
She is A Fashion Icon in a Rising Star
Taylor was named global ambassador for Loewe, after she opened the show for the house at Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2023. And the brand’s creative director Jonathan Anderson says, “I’ve never been so inspired by someone.”
Also working closely with stylist Ryan Hastings, Russell has yet to appear in a look that goes unnoticed by fashion-lovers. Her sartorial versatility means rocking a range of designers, including Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, and, of course, Loewe.
Her Look at Met Gala 2024
Taylor’s ensemble for the Met Gala was absolutely enchanting! With a corset and high neck, it exudes sophistication, while the graceful white bottom half adds a touch of ethereal elegance. Her choice to pull her hair back allows the focus to remain on the stunning details of the dress, while the bold graphic eye look adds a modern and daring twist to the overall ensemble.
“We had talked about doing a marquetry wood sort of thing, and this was what we came out with,” Taylor told Vogue on the red carpet. “I always wanted to be a tree, and tonight that’s what I’m trying to do.
Her inspiration of wanting to embody a tree for the event is intriguing and certainly adds a whimsical element to her look. It’s fascinating how fashion can be a form of storytelling, allowing individuals to embody different characters or concepts.
Written by Denise Pimentel.
