The Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner served as the perfect backdrop for a fashion moment that redefined tweed. Once synonymous with country clubs and old-money elegance, tweed has undergone a cool-girl makeoverthanks to the creative minds of Hollywood’s A-list. The fabric’s journey from stuffy to stylish was on full display at the dinner, where celebrities showcased their unique interpretations of this classic material.
The event, a collaboration between Chanel and Tribecacelebrated artist-forward initiatives, including the Artist Awards Program and Through The Lenswhich highlights women and non-binary filmmakers. The dinner at Tribeca Grill was a star-studded affair, with surprise toasts from Robert De Niro and pre-recorded messages from Bradley Cooper and Leonardo DiCaprio. But it was the fashion that truly stole the show.
The Evolution of Tweed: From Classic to Contemporary
Tweed’s transformation began at the 2026 Met Galawhere style icons honored Karl Lagerfeld with their unique takes on the fabric. This newfound popularity paved the way for the dinner’s standout fashion moments. Guests like Teyana Taylor and Keke Palmer proved that tweed could be anything but stuffy, offering modern twists on the classic fabric.
Teyana Taylor’s Naked-Dressing Twist
Teyana Taylor made a bold statement with her ensemble, combining an embroidered sheer top and pencil skirt with a dusty pink tweed jacket. She completed the look with cap-toe slingbacks, a burgundy top-handle bag, and white sunglasses, adding a touch of cool-girl edge to the traditional fabric.
Keke Palmer’s Dog-Mom Chic
Keke Palmer embraced her dog-mom status with a tweed skirt suit adorned with images of various dog breeds. This kitschy, personality-forward take on the traditional style showcased Palmer’s unique sense of fashion and love for her furry friends.
Celebrity Style: Tweed Reinvented
The dinner’s guest list read like a who’s who of Hollywood, and each attendee brought their unique style to the tweed theme. From casual sets to summer-friendly vibes, the celebrities proved that tweed could be versatile and on-trend.
Ayo Edebiri’s Casual Cool
Ayo Edebiri opted for a casual yet chic look with a lightweight olive set and a black top underneath. The standout piece? Her bright blue flap bag, which added a pop of color to the neutral ensemble.
Anok Yai’s Weather-Appropriate Update
Model Anok Yai gave the tweed skirt a more weather-appropriate update with a teeny miniskirt. This simple tweak proved that sometimes the smallest changes can have the biggest impact.
Cole Escola’s Summer Vibes
Cole Escolaknown for his play Oh, Mary!brought summer-friendly vibes to the tweed skirt suit with a play on netted fabrics and bright, coastal blues.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Chic Black Blazer
Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked extra chic in a black blazer inspired by tweed’s threading and embroidered trims. Paired with long gauchos, a slinky bra, and red accents, her look unintentionally proved that TikTok’s unexpected red theory is still a chic styling hack.
Chase Sui Wonders’ Effortless Style
Chase Sui Wonders demonstrated that tweed could be paired with low-key shorts. Her sparkly tweed-esque sweater and teeny gray shorts created a chic, effortless vibe that was both stylish and comfortable.
