In June 2016, Elle Fanning looked every inch a modern-day princess at the photo call for her 2016 psychological horror film “The Neon Demon” held at the House of Cinema Borghese in Rome.
Elle Fanning wears a floral crown over her hair at the photo call for “The Neon Demon” held on June 6, 2016, at the House of Cinema Villa Borghese in Rome (Credit: Daziram / Future Image / WENN)
She was joined at the event by the movie’s director and writer, Nicholas Winding Refn, who was neat in a navy blue suit.
A Regal Look: Giamba’s Ethereal Babydoll Frock
The then-18-year-old actress donned an ethereal cream-colored babydoll frock from Giamba’s Fall 2016 collection.
Nicolas Winding Refn and Elle Fanning pose for photos at the “The Neon Demon” photocall (Credit: Daziram / Future Image / WENN)
Behind the Scenes: Elle Fanning’s Role and Transformation
Starring as an orphaned sixteen-year-old aspiring model named Jesse, she was sixteen years old when the film started shooting in Los Angeles on March 30, 2015 and turned seventeen during filming on April 9, 2015.
Elle Fanning was eighteen when the film was released theatrically on June 24, 2016.
In the opening shot of The Neon Demon, Elle Fanning kept her eyes open for so long that her contact lenses were burned onto her eyes by the hot lights (Credit: Amazon Studios / Broad Green Pictures)
Elle’s Reflections on Beauty and Fashion
Elle Fanning explained that she didn’t lose a significant amount of weight for her role as Jesse in The Neon Demon because the character is portrayed as a fresh, baby-faced newcomer who hasn’t yet been consumed by the pressures of the modeling world.
“But I didn’t lose a crazy amount of weight. I think also for Jesse, she’s the new girl, she’s kind of fresh, so it’s OK if she kind of was baby-faced. She hasn’t really hit that world yet. She’s not really starving herself, she’s new to it,” she told WWD about her role.
She also shared how working on the film gave her a deeper understanding of the intense focus on physical appearance in the fashion industry, highlighting the pressure it places on young women.
“I grew up kind of admiring fashion and loving it and respecting the creativity of it and how beautiful it is. But then after doing this movie, it’s so interesting, because it’s like, ‘Wow, it’s just really all about the way you look.’ You know, it’s totally a physical aesthetic and it’s a lot of pressure on those girls,” Elle added.
Elle Fanning portrays orphaned sixteen-year-old model Jesse who moves from small-town Georgia to Los Angeles (Credit: Amazon Studios / Broad Green Pictures)
“Our film is horror, but it’s not entirely a horror film in a way,” she said. “The horror of it is more that we’re kind of, like, telling the future of what could happen to this beauty-obsessed world, which is what makes it so terrifying, I feel, and what makes it horrifying.”
Finishing Touches: Accessories and Styling Choices
The thigh-skimming dress featured a ruffled skirt cinched at the waist by a pearl-embellished band. It also had a floral lace bodice with a cleavage-baring plunging v-neckline held by two thin spaghetti straps.
Elle Fanning shows off her fair skin in an ivory-colored Giamba babydoll dress (Credit: Daziram / Future Image / WENN)
Elle skipped the jewelry and instead accessorized with a floral metal headpiece by Twigs & Honey and a pair of crystal-embellished gold heels.
She wore her blonde locks down and kept her makeup light and simple, with only a hint of blush and a swipe of pink lipgloss.
Elle Fanning looks ethereal in a ruffled Giamba babydoll dress paired with gold Louboutin sandals at the Rome photo call for ‘The Neon Demon’ (Credit: Daziram / Future Image / WENN)
A Touch of Glam: Christian Louboutin ‘Bat Bat’ Sandals
Elle slipped into a pair of Christian Louboutin “Bat Bat” sandals.
Elle Fanning’s feet sparkle in gold Louboutin ‘Bat Bat’ sandals, adorned with crystal-embroidered dragonflies (Credit: Daziram / Future Image / WENN)
These gold leather sandals feature asymmetric front straps with handmade crystal-embroidered dragonflies, buckled ankle straps, and about 4.5-inch heels.
Elle Fanning’s perfectly pedicured feet shine in gold Louboutin ‘Bat Bat’ sandals, complete with height-boosting heels and intricate crystal details (Credit: Daziram / Future Image / WENN)
Where to Find Elle’s Stunning Footwear
Unfortunately, we couldn’t find these quirky sandals online. However, new red sole Christian Louboutin shoes can be purchased at Mytheresa and Nordstrom.
This 100mm sandal in metallic gold is the perfect pair for a summer soiree
Gold Metallic Christian Louboutin Gold ‘Bat Bat’ Dragonfly Heels
Christian Louboutin sandal featuring a handmade crystal embroidered dragonfly with soft feather detailing
Black Christian Louboutin ‘Bat Bat’ Dragonfly Heels