TOAngelina Jolie made its long-awaited return to the red carpet of Rome Film Festival 2025. The Hollywood star attended the premiere of his new film Couturedirected by Alice Winocour. For the occasion, Jolie wore a total black cape dress signed Alberta Ferretticustom designed by the creative director Lorenzo Serafini. The silhouette slightly cocoonenriched by side pocketsgives the garment an aura minimal but decisive. The real twist is on the back: one deep keyhole neckline which reveals his back and his tattoos, adding a touch sensual and unexpected.
A body that tells stories
Angelina’s tattoos, which began in 2004they cover the back in an elaborate way: on the lower part the Bengal tigerwhile the upper part is decorated with symbols of great personal meaning: a Buddhist spell dedicated to his son Maddoxrepresentations of four continents and the four elementsand a tattoo inspired by The Clash with the writing Know your rights.
Ankle boots and dark chic details
To complete theoutfitsAngelina Jolie chose Pointed patent leather ankle boots with high heelwhich add a touch of boldness and modernity to the look. The ankle boots, perfectly paired with sheer tightscreate a sophisticated and slender effect, accentuating the elegant line of the legs. The choice of accessories, elegant but decidedly courageousemphasizes the contrast between the minimal sobriety of the dress and the mysterious charm of the open back, transforming the ensemble into a real dark chic statementbold and irresistible on the red carpet.
An unforgettable return to Rome
It is not the first time that Angelina participates in the Rome Film Festival: her previous presence dates back to 2021 for the premiere of Eternals. At the time, the actress had shone with a silver draped dress by Versaceaccompanied by her daughters Zahara and Shilohproviding one of the most memorable moments of the event.
Couture, fashion and vulnerability
In CoutureJolie stars Maxine Walkeran independent horror film director who arrives in Paris during the Fashion Week to shoot a short film intended for a prestigious fashion show. Directed by Alice Winocourthe film moves in one almost documentary stylefar from the classic glossy fashion dramas: the director tells the story behind the scenes in a way neutral and realisticfocusing on characters such as a young woman Sudanese model with her first experiencesa make-up artist, a meticulous seamstress and the Maxine’s director of photographyplayed by Louis Garrel.
An intense and moving character
At a certain point in the film Maxine discovers that she has a breast cancer. Thanks to a plot that mixes elegance, suspense and introspectionthe role of Maxine represents one of the most intense characters of Angelina Jolie’s career. The actress’s performance unites the sure charm of the “cool director” at the vulnerability of a woman facing a sudden crisismaking Couture an intense and human portrait of the world of fashion, among ephemeral glamor and profound reality.
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