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Nicole Kidman serves ultimate break-up revenge look

Nicole Kidman and Baz Luhrmann reunite on the Vogue World: Hollywood runway as she flourishes post-split


Pop Culture & Art October 28, 2025 1 min read

Nicole Kidman made a striking statement at the recent Vogue World: Hollywood event held at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, stepping into the spotlight alongside longtime collaborator Baz Luhrmann. The moment marked more than a fashion cameo, it symbolised a professional and personal renaissance for the Oscar-winning actor, especially following her separation from husband Keith Urban.

Kidman opened the show in a custom black bustier gown by Chanel creative director Matthieu Blazy, adorned with satin camellias and designed as a nod to Rita Hayworth’s iconic look in Gilda. Her appearance came amid her recent announcement as a Chanel ambassador and was among her first major red-carpet outings since filing for divorce after almost 20 years of marriage.

At the helm of the runway spectacle was Baz Luhrmann, who not only co-led the show but also orchestrated it as a cinematic event. Luhrmann and Kidman’s creative chemistry spans decades, from their work on Moulin Rouge! and Australia to this high-glamour fashion moment. Together, they scripted an evening that celebrated the overlap of film and fashion, underlining Kidman’s evolving image and Luhrmann’s flair for grand theatricality.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The timing could not have been more poignant. Nicole Kidman is navigating life after separation and emerging with renewed focus on her career and style. Many observers viewed her Vogue World appearance as an empowering milestone: she is not defined by her breakup but by her talent, poise, and bold aesthetic choices.

Industry insiders noted that the Vogue event serves as both a platform and a pivot point. It confirms Kidman’s status as a fashion icon and reaffirms her place at the intersection of celebrity culture, high fashion, and film. The collaboration with Luhrmann intensified that statement, he appeared on the runway behind a vintage moviemaker’s camera as Kidman walked in character, blurring the line between runway show and movie set.

As Kidman confidently steps into this new chapter, side by side with one of her most seminal creative partners, the moment sends a clear message: reinvention can be glamorous, intentional, and powerful.

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