Jenny Beavan is known for a few things in Hollywood, most notably her impeccable costume designs and her strikingly relaxed and casual attire.
But in the days following her success at the Academy Awards – collecting a trophy for best costume design on Mad Max: Fury Road – Beavan’s talent for design has been overshadowed by debate on her choice of red carpet outfit.
Dressed down in a leather jacket and pants, some have labelled Beavan’s self-elected dress code as ‘disrespectful’ and ‘unladylike’. One of those people was columnist for the Daily Telegraph, Sarrah Le Marquand, who suggested the Oscar winning talent should, “put on a dress”.
It was an attitude that wasn’t appreciated by model and TV personality, Jesinta Campbell, who vehemently defended the Englishwoman and praised her individuality.
The 24-year-old spoke on the Today Show this morning, telling the panel: “I feel passionate about this, I love a woman who does not conform to ideals of society and Hollywood, go girl…
“A man can wear what he wants and Karl (Stefanovic) wore the same suit every day and when a man wears something… no one comments about it and talks about his achievements.”
Le Marquand disagreed. “It is the Oscars,” she argued, “put on a dress lady… I mean brush your hair….”
“No one gets an Oscar nomination without putting in the hard work… Have a little bit of respect for your fellow nominees and your hosts… And sometimes we do call out blokes for being disrespectful.”
See some of the other red carpet looks below. Post continues after video…
Top Comments
I agree with both women - while Jesinta has a good point, let's not forget that this event is what I would assume a "black tie" event ... she didn't dress appropriately. Doesn't mean she had to wear a dress, but I do believe she should have made more of an effort.
It's an awards ceremony and she was a nominee. Why should she have to dress up in order to be recognised for her fabulous work? What does clothing have to do with it really?
There seems to be some sort of social requirement for women to reveal as much of their body as possible at these events. I prefer Beaven's choice.