The 44-year-old actress starred as the fashion-obsessed teen in the 1995 movie, who had a computer system that chose her ensembles for her.
And the ‘Lodge’ star has revealed the one styling tip she took from her alter ego is taking snaps of her wearing an outfit to help her decide whether it goes.
Alicia told Us Weekly’s Stylish: “She [Cher] inspired me, let’s just say.
“I think that in the movie, when she’s taking Polaroid pictures of her outfits to see how they look — we do that.
“I think it’s a really good way for us all to remember a really good outfit once you figure it out.
Gallery: Cannes Film Festival 2021: 10 of the best looks from the red carpet (BANG Showbiz)
Lights, camera, fashion!
The world’s biggest film festival returned on Wednesday (07.07.21) after skipping 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 74th annual Cannes International Film Festival in France brought all the glitz and glamour typically associated with the annual celebration of fashion and film. To mark the occasion, we look at the 10 best styles on the red carpet…
Didi-Stone Olomide
The French model turned heads in a dramatic white corset dress with a flowing train and stylish puff sleeves. She paired her look with white strappy open toe heels and dramatic drop earrings. The beauty looked incredible as she posed for photographers on the red carpet before the screening of the film ‘Tout s’est bien passe’ which translates as ‘Everything Went Fine.’
Jessica Chastain
The ‘Ava’ star walked the red carpet at the 2021 opening ceremony, which also saw the premiere of the movie ‘Annette’. She looked incredible in a black strapless Dior Couture gown and Chopard jewellery. The actress and producer has a long history with Cannes Film Festival as she served on the jury four years ago. In 2017, she told reporters: “I was born as an actress at Cannes.”
Bella Hadid
The model stepped out looking effortlessly chic for the festival’s opening ceremony and ‘Annette’ premiere. She walked the red carpet in a vintage white Jean Paul Gaultier column gown with a dramatic black sheer train and halter-neck. Bella’s gown was a custom dress inspired by a look from the Gaultier Paris Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2002 collection. It was originally displayed on the runway by supermodel Naomi Campbell.
Jodie Foster
The recipient of this year’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award looked elegant as she arrived in a Givenchy column dress covered in diamond embellishments with Chopard jewellery. Jodie spoke in French to reporters, saying: “It feels good to go out.”
Dame Helen Mirren
The actress looked incredible in a yellow Dolce and Gabbana gown, which boasted a flowing skirt, while being nipped at the waist. The 74-year-old completed her ensemble with matching yellow stilettos and a designer handbag. Statement jewellery composed of diamonds and contrasting green gems completed her glamorous look. Helen was there to attend the screening of upcoming release ‘Annette’, a musical starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard.
Spike Lee
First-time jury president and first-ever Black jury president, Spike Lee looked dapper in a hot pink suit for the opening ceremony. He paired it with a sharp black hat, his signature wrist covered in bracelets, and custom Nikes with his face on the tongue. Speaking at a press conference about the long-running Cannes versus Netflix debate, he said: “Cinema and screening platforms can coexist at one time, there was a thinking once that TV was going to kill cinema. This stuff is not new.”
Maggie Gyllenhaal
The Academy Award-nominated actress, producer, writer and director is among the jury this year. She wore an elegant nude Celine gown with a matching pleated cape and Chopard jewellery. She exuded Hollywood glamour with her brunette locks in chic 1920’s style up-do.
Candice Swanepoel
The South African Victoria Secret model and philanthropist looked chic in a plunging nude Etro body suit with fringe detailing on the sleeves. She completed her look with high heels, and she accessorized with chunky jewellery from Italian jeweller Pomellato.
Carla Bruni
The Italian French singer-songwriter and fashion model opted for an elegant one-shoulder sequin Celine gown which featured dazzling embellished fabric that draped over one arm and cascaded down her back. She completed her glamorous ensemble with silver high heels and a dainty clutch bag.
Leonie Hanne
The German fashion influencer, blogger, model, and social media entrepreneur turned heads in a dramatic green Nicole + Felicia Couture tulle design for the premiere. The stunning puff tiered gown was embellished with white feathers and a plunging neckline. She completed her look with a chunky silver necklace and matching bracelet.
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“If you’re too busy like me and fashion is not your thing — I like it a lot, but I spend my time doing other things — then it’s a way to get that vibe happening.”
Meanwhile, the ‘Book Club’ star previously confessed she had no “understanding” of fashion or style before she landed the role.
She said: “Before ‘Clueless’, I didn’t have any interest or understanding about fashion. The clothes are the star of the film – or at least the costar!”
Alicia developed her love of fashion thanks to the movie, and can now appreciate the iconic looks worn by her character, including the famous yellow plaid suit, which consisted of a plaid Dolce & Gabbana skirt with a matching jacket, Mary Jane shoes, white knee-high socks, a white tee, and yellow cardigan.
Speaking about the iconic outfit, she said: “In the early ’90s, fashion was heavily influenced by Nirvana and Kurt Cobain. It’s a nod to a school girl uniform, but in an elevated, chic, very high-fashion way. And it’s so absurd. Immediately you’re transformed and you know the world that you’re in, because that’s not how kids dress to go to school.”
However, the actress says the outfit almost didn’t make the cut.
She added: “There were three options for this opening scene: a blue version, a red version, and a yellow version. Amy [Heckerling, the movie’s director] and Mona [May, the costume designer] chose the yellow one because they felt it was the most appropriate for the scene.”
The ensemble has become so iconic that Alicia gets pictures sent to her “every single Halloween” of people dressed as Cher in their own yellow garb, but the original has apparently been lost forever.
Alicia said: “No one knows where that yellow plaid outfit is.”