Over 800 years after her birth, Joan of Arc, the patron saint of France, continues to captivate the cultural landscape. This summer showcased her lasting influence, with Chappelle Rowan donning armor at the Video Music Awards and fashion designer Jeanne Friot collaborating with leather artisan Robert Mercier to create a space-age outfit for the Olympic opening ceremony. Additionally, Baz Luhrmann recently announced that Joan of Arc will be the subject of his upcoming film.
Joan of Arc has inspired countless artistic expressions over the decades. In 1997, photographer Joe McNally captured an iconic image of Fiona Apple riding the subway in medieval knight attire, sword in hand, a photo that sparked widespread sharing on Twitter. A decade later, actress Chloe Sevigny made headlines with her Joan of Arc-inspired Halloween costume, featuring a shaggy peroxide wig, half-armor, and a white muslin dress. Most recently, in 2018, Disney star Zendaya attended the Met Gala in a stunning Joan of Arc ensemble, complete with chain mail and a cropped auburn bob, fitting the “Heavenly Bodies” theme.
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