
Jennifer Lawrence's fashion renaissance A new stylist, many models The Row, Proenza Schouler, Loewe and Alaïa are involved
From the success of Succession to the focus on Gwyneth Paltrow's courtroom looks via TikTok's two million views #OldMoneyAesthetic, quiet luxury is the aesthetic of the year. Simple but sophisticated lines, minimal designs, quality materials, basic colours, classic pieces but with a twist that gives them character, and a brand list that includes maisons like Loro Piana and Jil Sander have inspired the latest catwalks and won over many celebrities, propelling them towards a style revolution. A few examples? Sofia Richie, Kylie and Kendall Jenner and, most notably, Jennifer Lawrence.
JLaw's return to the limelight has reignited comments and speculation about cosmetic touch-ups the actress has allegedly undergone in recent years. On social media, many are insinuating with many photos that the star has undergone cosmetic surgery, particularly to alter her eyes, nose and facial contours. Fed up with the rumours, Jennifer responded in an interview with Kylie Jenner for Interview Magazine. She denied everything. The reason for the changes to her face? Simply great make-up and the passage of time. Jlaw explained that she is a big fan of contouring and make-up: “I also think it’s incredible what makeup can do because I work with Hung [Vanngo], who overlines the lip, and I call him a plastic surgeon, because everybody in the last few months since I’ve been working with him is convinced that I had eye surgery.” Later, spurred on by Jenner, who, like her, always takes centre stage for the same reasons, she also made it clear that it is extremely misleading to compare photos from different historical periods. “I have the same thing. I started at 19, so I get the before and after pictures from when I’m 19 to 30 and I’m like: I grew up. I lost baby weight in my face, and my face changed because I’m ageing. Everybody thought I had a nose job, and I’m like: I’ve had the exact same nose. My cheeks got smaller. Thank you for bringing it up.” Change is inevitable, it's just that our eyes, frozen in eternal youth, are no longer trained to recognise the signs of ageing, not just wrinkles but also natural facial changes such as hollowed cheeks or decreasing skin firmness. It used to be Sarah Jessica Parker who reminded us of this, now it's Jennifer Lawrence's turn. Will the day come when we stop scrutinising and judging our own looks and those of other women and hold them responsible for deciding whether or not to have cosmetic surgery? To quote the Sex & The City actress: Shouldn't it just be important for a woman to feel comfortable in her skin and have good self-esteem?