Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning Captivate at “A Complete Unknown” Bi-Coastal Premieres

“A Complete Unknown," the highly anticipated Bob Dylan biopic, celebrated its East Coast debut as Timothée Chalamet arrived at the New York premiere on December 13.

The actor chose CELINE HOMME by Hedi Slimane for this hometown screening, wearing a loose black leather jacket paired with vintage pure black denim. The thoughtfully layered ensemble included a plaid shirt, grey striped scarf, and blue beanie, creating a look that resonated with both contemporary New York style and Dylan's early Greenwich Village days.

Earlier in the week, the film held its West Coast premiere at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, with stars Chalamet and Elle Fanning, following an extensive promotional tour that included stops in Nashville and a Los Angeles Q&A, where both stars consistently channeled the Dylan biopic's era through their fashion choices.

Chalamet continued his sartorial exploration of Dylan's essence, this time in custom Prada. The metallic black blazer, cut with Prada's signature sharp tailoring, featured a curated collection of six statement pins—ranging from environmental symbols to peace badges—nodding to Dylan's protest songs of the mid-1960s. The actor paired the blazer with a pressed grey button-down and classic black trousers, creating a silhouette that balanced polish with countercultural edge. Silver rings adorned his fingers, while his signature tousled dark hair completed the look, effectively bridging the gap between 1960s Greenwich Village and contemporary Hollywood.

In striking contrast, Elle Fanning brought ethereal elegance to the premiere in a custom Gucci creation that captured the minimalist spirit of Greenwich Village's folk scene. The ivory silk cady gown, with its crystal strass-embellished sweetheart neckline, delicate spaghetti straps, and dramatic open back, demonstrated the house's masterful restraint. The floor-sweeping silhouette featured a subtle trumpet train that moved gracefully along the crimson carpet. A discreet silver bracelet and the modernized 1960s-inspired hair styling, featuring a softly structured blonde flip, completed the thoughtful homage to the era the film explores.

The visual dialogue between Chalamet's structured rebellion and Fanning's refined grace captures the essence of Dylan's transformative early years in Greenwich Village. Their considered ensembles—from Prada's architectural precision to Gucci's ethereal minimalism—demonstrate how fashion can transcend costume to become cultural commentary.

These carefully orchestrated appearances showcase how contemporary luxury houses continue to draw fresh inspiration from 1960s counterculture. As "A Complete Unknown" prepares to unveil Dylan's journey from Minnesota to Greenwich Village, the evolution of both actors' styling choices throughout the promotional tour—from CELINE HOMME at the Nashville screening to their Los Angeles premiere ensembles—reflects the production's masterful balance of historical authenticity and contemporary interpretation.