Attal, 29 – the son of French singer-actress Charlotte Gainsbourg and grandson of the late Jane Birkin – kept it simple in a black tux and white button-up, sans tie, his curls slicked back.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The hair at the crown and sides is meticulously slicked back, not a flyaway in sight, creating a sleek foundation that lets the intricate braiding take center stage.
Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
This sleeveless maxi is polished, but still has a relaxed and breathable fit that’s ideal for warm days.
This, and other quirks of pronunciation or vocabulary, are easy tells when accents have otherwise smoothed into plain old American and traditional clothing has been shed in favor of jeans and T-shirts.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
Inside the cage was a mouse—the mouse that Renova had significantly smoothed—eliciting a few gasps from nearby assistants.
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