In September 2013, Natalie Portman made a highly anticipated return to the red carpet at the prestigious New York City Ballet Fall Gala at Lincoln Center in NYC, an event known for merging high fashion with the cultural elegance of ballet.
Natalie Portman’s Dazzling Dior Moment
Natalie did the impossible in her Christian Dior Fall 2013 column gown: she managed to outdress, outshine, and outfab the usually best-dressed Sarah Jessica Parker!
First, see Natalie Portman’s stunning blue-yellow-and-black strapless gown paired with dramatic smoky eyes and a model-esque blowout hairdo.
Natalie Portman at the 2013 New York City Ballet Fall Gala in a stunning blue, yellow, and black strapless gown by Christian Dior on September 19, 2013 (Credit: C. Smith / WENN / Andres Otero / TRY CW)
You must also see Natalie Portman’s entire look from different angles, with her flashing her adorable smile.
Stunning and elegant: Natalie Portman in a Christian Dior Fall 2013 strapless column gown (Credit: C. Smith / WENN / Andres Otero / TRY CW)
For readers interested in exploring more of Natalie Portman’s stunning appearances in Christian Dior ensembles, check out some of these highlights from our archives:
- Natalie captivated audiences in a rose-inspired Balmain outfit at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, showcasing her versatile style.
- At the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, she exuded old Hollywood glamour in a red Dior gown, accompanied by her husband, Benjamin Millepied.
- During a Tokyo event, Natalie made a memorable appearance wearing Dior’s ‘J’adior’ ribbon pumps, highlighting her ongoing collaboration with the brand.
- At the New York Film Festival, she elevated a simple Dior dress with Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry, exemplifying understated elegance.
Natalie was a vision of perfection, and it was no small feat for her to beat Sarah Jessica Parker in the fashion department, especially considering what SJP wore — a full-on strapless pink ball gown, a style typically reserved for belles of the ball.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s Bold Ball Gown Statement
Not just that, SJP’s gown was also custom-made for her by two designers, a collaborative effort between Prabal Gurung and Olivier Theyskens.
Sarah Jessica Parker in a custom-made pink strapless ball gown at the 2013 New York City Ballet Fall Gala on September 19, 2013 (Credit: C. Smith / WENN / Andres Otero / TRY CW)
We also have to show you the eye-catching palm bracelets SJP wore as statement accessories to her custom gown to prove further that SJP did not make it easy for Natalie Portman.
A closeup of Sarah Jessica Parker’s hand bracelets and the back view of her gown (Credit: C. Smith / WENN / Andres Otero / TRY CW)
Despite SJP’s formidable fashion statement, Natalie Portman’s quiet elegance ultimately stole the show. What do you think? Did Natalie Portman outshine Sarah Jessica Parker, or do you have a different favorite?
Explore More Stunning Ballet Gala Fashion Moments
For more captivating fashion moments from ballet galas, explore these highlights from the Your Next Shoes archives:
- At the 2024 New York City Ballet Spring Gala, Diane Kruger radiated sophistication in a black Jason Wu gown, leading the glamorous arrivals at the event.
- Molly Ringwald and her daughter, Mathilda Gianopoulos, made a stylish mother-daughter duo in sparkling dresses at the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala, showcasing their coordinated elegance.
- Norman Reedus and Diane Kruger gave off serious wedding vibes at the New York City Ballet Gala, with Diane stunning in a white Givenchy gown featuring a deconstructed bodice.
- Sarah Jessica Parker channeled Carrie Bradshaw by wearing mismatched heels from her own SJP Collection at the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala, adding a playful twist to her ensemble.
These articles offer a deeper insight into the intersection of high fashion and ballet, highlighting memorable red carpet moments from various gala events. Happy reading!