There is little doubt that “Hunger Games” sensation Jennifer Lawrence is one of the hottest rising stars in Hollywood today. At 22 years old, she already has an Oscar nomination (“Winter’s Bone”) under her belt, a blockbuster comic book franchise (“X-Men”) at her disposal, and a highly-anticipated trilogy to finish as Katniss Everdeen. In a way, it seems like things can’t get any better.
Or maybe they can.
According to various sources, it looks like the Kentucky-born beauty will be adding another title to her ever-expanding resume: Miss Dior.
Yup, it’s official. Lawrence has been named the new celebrity face of Christian Dior, and will be the star in the 2013 ad campaign for Miss Dior handbags. Her opinion of it all?
It’s such a dream to represent an iconic brand that is synonymous with high fashion,” the actress said in a statement. “I’m so excited to be working with the fashion house and wear the new creations by Raf Simons. His most recent haute couture and ready-to-wear collections glamorously capture the modern era at Dior.”
Recently shown gracing the cover of Vogue UK, we’re not surprised in the least. Already a global superstar and recently named one of People’s Ten Best Dressed of 2012 and no-stranger-to-Dior-herself, Marion Cotillard.
“Like everyone else, I first discovered Jennifer Lawrence in the roles she played in action movies,” Belgian fashion designer and Dior head creative director Simons said in the statement. “I was, of course, struck by her incredible on-screen presence in these blockbuster films, but also impressed by her powerful interpretations of subtler, more rounded characters. Her youth and her classic beauty, but also her force of character and the complexity she’s capable of embodying at such a young age, are, for me, both unique and very moving.”
“It’s impossible to be in the industry without getting even the slightest introduction to fashion,” the young actress told Women’s Wear Daily when speaking about her fashion sense. “I hate being overdressed, so I normally find a way to ‘casualize’ anything too showy. If I have a red-carpet event, I definitely want a couple hours to get ready. But for my every-day life, I’m normally ready in 15 minutes.”
I always love watching her on the red carpet, and I’m supportive of her new endeavors – of course, as long as she keeps wielding that bow and kicking butt!
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