Marion Cotillard channels a dancing ballerina in gravity-defying Lady Dior handbag campaign
Marion Cotillard floats gracefully into the air in a new campaign for Lady Dior, the fashion house's most iconic handbag.
In images from the campaign, the 38-year-old French actress looks effortlessly angelic in delicate dresses from the pre-fall collection designed by Raf Simons, clutching several different versions of the handbag.
A behind-the-scenes video of the shoot shows how the longtime face of Dior jumped up and down on a trampoline to expertly strike her graceful poses midair.
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Walking on air: Marion Cotillard jumps gracefully into the air from a hidden trampoline in a new campaign for Lady Dior, the fashion house's most iconic handbag
Ultra-feminine: The 38-year-old French actress looks effortlessly angelic in delicate dresses from the pre-fall collection designed by Raf Simons
The images, which are taken against a grey background, were captured by photographer Jean-Baptiste Mondino.
In one photo, Ms Cotillard floats into the air in a silver pleated gown, a magenta Lady Dior bag in one hand.
Her hair drifts upwards from the momentum of her jump, and her toes are perfectly pointed, giving her the air of a dancing ballerina.
In another shot, one arm drifts out to the side while she flies into the air in a pink skirt and long-sleeved blouse. In her hand is an ultra-feminine handbag in white with a pink floral design.
Gravity-defying: Her hair drifts upwards from the momentum of her jump
On pointe: The actress keeps her toes perfectly pointed, giving her the air of a dancing ballerina
Grace the pages: The campaign will make its first print appearance on Friday in Vogue Brazil before debuting in the U.S. in Vanity Fair on April 2
The campaign will make its first print appearance on Friday in Vogue Brazil before debuting in the U.S. in Vanity Fair on April 2.
Ms Cotillard has been the face of Lady Dior handbags - a one-time favorite of Princess Diana - since 2008.
According to a press release, the bag represents 'an extension of who she is: timelessly elegant, it's forever renewing itself in surprising and creative ways.'
Timeless: Ms Cotillard has been the face of Lady Dior bags - a one-time favorite of Princess Diana - since 2008
Perfect match: According to a press release, the bag represents 'an extension of who she is: timelessly elegant, it's forever renewing itself in surprising and creative ways'
History: The original Lady Dior bag was created in 1995 and quickly became associated with Princess Diana, who was regularly spotted toting the accessory
The original Lady Dior bag was created in 1995 and quickly became associated with Princess Diana, who was regularly spotted toting the accessory.
According to CR Fashion Book, 'Dior sought her permission to name the bag in her honor, and the Lady Dior has been gracing the most discerning elbows ever since.'
Ms Cotillard has been in a relationship with actor and director Guillaume Canet since 2007. The couple have a son together named Marcel, who will be three in May.
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