Tilda Swinton has never been one to play by the rules—especially when it comes to fashion. You don’t have to be a regular in the film or red carpet world to have heard about the auteur. Known for being quite the chameleon—she’s played a ruthless corporate counsel in Michael Clayton to the cold and commanding White Witch in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and even spending eight hours a day for a week as a performance artist simply existing inside a glass case at London’s Serpentine Gallery in 1995—Vogue Singapore’s November ‘Nourish’ issue cover star has truly proven to take the cake on versatility.
Aside from her expansive accolades on the silver screen, the British actress is front and centre in the fashion realm as a global ambassador for heavyweights like Chanel and Tom Ford. Her androgynous and eclectic sense of style also sets her apart in the sartorial realm. Swinton is no stranger to the red carpet—shutting down the carpet with her signature brand of confidence and ethereal beauty. A masterclass in fine tailoring and fierce use of colour, Swinton’s approach to dressing defies convention, often seen supporting her long-time friend Haider Ackermann on red carpets, wearing his creations for her many international film festival appearances. And when she’s not in Ackerman, she’s usually spotted in Chanel, Schiaparelli, and Lanvin. There’s a certain otherworldly charm to the way she dresses, blurring gender lines with tailored suits, minimalist gowns, and sculptural silhouettes.
Indeed, then at 64, her sartorial identity is as compelling as her on-screen presence. From a striking Schiaparelli printed dress to a crisp, tailored Chanel co-ord set, we dipped into the archives to round up Tilda Swinton’s best fashion moments of all time.
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In Chanel
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In Chanel
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In Standing Ground
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In Jean Paul Gaultier
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In Haider Ackermann
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In Chanel and James T. Merry
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In Alaïa
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In Haider Ackermann
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In Schiaparelli
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In Schiaparelli
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In Schiaparelli
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