Brooke Shields Breaks Down Her Extraordinary Life in Looks
Brooke Shields has had an extraordinary career, and is one of the few who can legitimately say she’s been both a supermodel and an award-winning actor. Her life was marked by a series of memorable moments right from the beginning; she danced with Andy Warhol at Studio 54, posed for Richard Avedon, and became a fixture in pop culture with her onscreen debut in Louis Malle’s Pretty Baby. As fantastical as all that all may seem, the reality often differs from the glossy imagery. Shields may have grown up in front of the camera, but her life wasn’t all parties and premieres. To get the real scoop on Shield’s legendary career, Vogue caught up with the superstar for a crash course in throwback fashion and a glimpse at what life is like when the media dubs you “million dollar baby” before you’ve even reached driving age. “Try living through that in high school,” shares Shields with a laugh. “It was fun.”
Of course, Shields took it all in stride, making the jump from child star to adult icon seamlessly. Along the way, she wore one stunning ensemble after another, and the stories behind each outfit are as fascinating as the looks themselves. In this exclusive video, the actor breaks down her fashions one by one, revealing all. There were candy-color party frocks for dining next to Elizabeth Taylor, bejeweled headdresses for evenings out, and custom Met Gala gowns. Shields wore each with grace, bringing charm to her public appearances in the ’80s and ’90s. Despite a life immersed in the inner workings of fashion, Shields admits she’s most comfortable with the choices she’s made recently. Now 54, she dresses to please herself. “It took awhile for me to become comfortable in having an opinion,” she says. “I think the biggest change in my style from then to now is that I don’t wear something if I don’t love it or feel good in it.”
Director: Max Bartick
DP: Igor Kropotov
Gaffer: Bill Quigley
Swing: Mark Boucher
Sound: Patrick O'Leary
Set Decorator: Megan Kianos
Hair: Tim Nolan
Makeup: Sam Addington
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