The new Marvel movie "Thor: Love and Thunder [1]" is set to be released on Friday, 8 July, and the star-studded cast [2] has had their hands full with press events and red carpets. In particular, the film series' returning star, Natalie Portman [3], has been turning heads with her brightly coloured press tour outfits. Never one to shy away from bold fashion statements [4], Portman most recently embraced a '90s aesthetic in a custom set that was both timeless and an unmistakeable nod to the classic film "Clueless." [5]
While doing interviews in London on Monday, 4 July, the 41-year-old actress looked stunning in a bold Dior [6] yellow plaid matching set consisting of a slightly oversize blazer and pleated skirt. The "Thor" star wore her jacket open over a simple black bralette top, so as not to distract from the tiny belt at the waistline of her skirt. Portman accessorised this quintessential "Cher Horowitz outfit" with a pair of black Dr. Martens combat boots [7], chunky gold necklaces, and, of course, a proper '90s-worthy blowdry.
The yellow plaid print in question is from Dior's fall/winter 2022 RTW collection, which drew inspiration from everyday workwear and menswear. The "Clueless" themed print has been seen making its way through Hollywood, from Blackpink's Jisoo's layered dress look [8] at Paris Fashion Week to rockstar Harry Styles's purple boa pairing [9] at the Grammys.
While the "Black Swan" actress's look is credited to Dior, the original outfit, worn by Silverstone, was styled by Mona May. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly [10], costume designer May said, "It's like taking the uniform and twisting it. What would Cher do with a Catholic school girl uniform? Take it to another level." Portman and her "Thor: Love and Thunder" costar Tessa Thompson even got the stamp of approval from Alicia Silverstone [11] when the "Clueless" actress reposted Portman's post on her Instagram story.
Ahead, see Portman's full influence.