On February 8, 2025, the sight of Michelle Yeoh gracing the red carpet at the 2025 Critics' Choice Awards should have been a thrilling fashion moment. Instead, it left me contemplating a rescue plan. Let's face it, this Balenciaga Fall 2024 Couture strapless dress does not scream elegance; it rather signals a fashion cry for help. Balenciaga seems to believe that draping a series of technical jackets together constitutes a strapless gown fit for a woman of Michelle's stature, beauty, and grace. Michelle Yeoh is not just a woman; she is a respected icon and an Oscar winner deserving of the utmost fashion appreciation. It's heartbreaking to witness her in this dystopian outerwear disguise, which fails on every level—structurally, aesthetically, and emotionally. This fashion faux pas is personally disheartening for a style maven like her. Meanwhile, while talented designers face dismissal after a mere 18 months, Demna continues to produce outfits like this without consequence. It's baffling. Even her striking Richard Mille watch was overshadowed by this misstep. Credit Vogue.com Getty. FTC Disclaimer: I may receive commissions when you click links and make purchases, but this does not influence my reviews.
