The Oscars are the highlight of the awards season—and with it comes a masterclass in how to nail red-carpet dressing. Zooey Deschanel's Patou gown was one of the most striking on the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty red carpet. Here, she talks exclusively to Marie Claire UK about the inspiration behind the look, personal style and handbag essentials.
Zooey has a long-standing relationship with French fashion house Patou, which currently has Guillaume Henry at the helm as artistic director. But this is the first time the actor has worn a custom-made dress from the designer—and the result is completely stunning. The French-born designer, affectionately described as couture's Prince Charming, ensured Zooey was a vision in a chevron-adorned floor-length gown, drawing style inspiration from the classic halter silhouettes of the 1960s.
