John Travolta’s Viral Cannes Look: Beret and Glasses Steal the Show
John Travolta shared his thoughts on the unique look he’s been showcasing at the Cannes Film Festival.
“Old school directors wore berets and glasses, so I thought, ‘That’s the vibe I’m going for,’” Travolta, 72, mentioned while speaking with CNN on Monday, May 18, regarding his stylish accessories at the illustrious event.
“I’ve spent over 50 years in the film industry, but when I reflect back, the events start to blend. I told myself, this time I’m a director. Act like a director and embrace that classic look,” Travolta remarked.
The Grease star elaborated that he had studied images of directors from the “20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s,” intending to “pay tribute to the essence of directing.” He added, “This way, when I look back, I’ll clearly remember, ‘That was Propeller One-Way Night Coach at Cannes, where I won the Pale d’Or.’ I will have a clear recollection of it.”
Travolta first showcased his beret and eyeglasses on Friday, May 15, at the Karma premiere. He paired a white cap with thin gold-rimmed glasses, a white dress shirt, coordinating tie, a black vest, blazer, and trousers, completing the look with leather shoes and a white pocket square.
The next day, during the Propeller One-Way Night Coach photocall on Saturday, May 16, he sported a black beret, matching it with dark-rimmed circular glasses. He wore a buttoned black suede top adorned with white stitching, complemented with charcoal jeans and leather Chelsea boots.
