Like her rebellious and talented half-sister, Lou Doillon, Charlotte Gainsbourg has made her mark in the fashion world with her unique beauty, unmistakable style and sophisticated, yet approachable demeanor. The daughter of 60’s icons, English actress and singer Jane Birkin and French singer and actor Serge Gainsbourg, Charlotte has not only inherited her parents’ theatrical abilities, but has become a style icon like her famously stylish mother. Charlotte’s style is understated and simple like that of French fashion icons before her yet she is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of red carpet style. Her signature long brown hair and bangs perfectly frame the actress’s fresh, make up-free face that only adds to her laid back, casual style. But the highlight of her style may not be in her ability to turn even the simplest outfit into a statement piece, but her unorthodox fashion risks. Leaving over-exposed cleavage and Band-aid dresses to those who may be compensating for a lack of originality, Charlotte’s fashion risks raise more expectations than eyebrows. Her pantsuit worn to a red carpet event was a bold and rarely made choice made by most actresses of her generation. When going for a more traditional look at red carpet events, she never seems to disappoint with her choice of gowns, including a short printed Balenciaga dress and pairing black knee-high platform wedge boots with a flounsey sleeveless black dress. There is no doubt that Charlotte posses the unique ability to stand out as not only an artist but as a fashion icon without compromising her integrity.

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