At Vogue World: Hollywood, a hush fell over the Paramount lot as models walked a runway built around memory and style. Two weeks after Diane Keaton’s death at 79, designers and stars gathered to honor the actress whose clothes rewired Hollywood’s idea of femininity.
Runway tribute recreates an Annie Hall moment
The tribute took place on Oct. 26 at Paramount Pictures Studios. The centerpiece was a careful recreation of the outfit that made Keaton a cultural touchstone.
Model Betsy Gaghan walked in a Ralph Lauren interpretation of the suit, tie and hat ensemble made famous in the 1977 film Annie Hall. The look referenced the original wardrobe created for the film by costume designer Ruth Morley.
How Ralph Lauren approached the homage
Ralph Lauren’s team redesigned the silhouette with modern tailoring while keeping the quirky, layered spirit of the original. The brand framed the piece as a tribute rather than a recreation.
On authorship and style
In her 2024 book Fashion First, Keaton discussed her relationship with clothing. Ralph Lauren later clarified that while some of his garments appeared on screen, the distinctive Annie Hall aesthetic belonged to Keaton’s own sensibility. “Annie’s style was Diane’s style,” he noted, underscoring her influence.
Why the Annie Hall wardrobe still matters
Keaton’s androgynous, layered looks challenged expectations. They offered an alternative to the era’s polished glamour and suggested that power could take many forms.
- Suits and ties: Borrowed from menswear, reworked for a feminine silhouette.
- Oversized jackets: A relaxed confidence that felt deliberate.
- Wide-brimmed hats: Signature accessories that completed the persona.
Her aesthetic encouraged women to create identity through clothes rather than follow a trend. Keaton credited early trips to thrift stores with her mother for launching her creative approach. Later, she said, magazine collaging and personal experimentation shaped her visual voice.
Voices from fashion and Hollywood
After her death, tributes poured in. Designers, co-stars and fans recalled Keaton’s authenticity and influence.
Ralph Lauren paid tribute in public remarks, describing her as someone who “marched to the beat of her own drum” and called her a one-of-a-kind figure in both life and style.
Family statement and final requests
Keaton’s family confirmed she died of pneumonia on Oct. 11. They thanked supporters for messages of love and shared guidance on how to honor her memory.
- They suggested donations to local food banks.
- They highlighted animal shelters as another way to pay tribute.
- They noted she was surrounded by close family at the time of her passing.
The Vogue World moment in a wider outpouring
The runway tribute joined many remembrances across the industry, honoring Keaton’s career and her distinctive sartorial voice. Fashion editors and fans alike have revisited how a single film wardrobe altered mainstream taste.
PEOPLE first reported her death on Oct. 11, and the wave of tributes has continued to grow in the weeks that followed.
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