Lanvin Honors Liv Ullmann with Persona Screening at the Museum of Arts and Design
Last night, Lanvin hosted a memorable evening at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, marking the screening of Ingmar Bergman’s Persona, in celebration of Liv Ullmann. The event was a tribute to Ullmann’s extraordinary career and her legendary partnership with Bergman, whose films have shaped cinematic history. The screening, hosted by Cate Blanchett, attracted a star-studded crowd from across the worlds of fashion, art, and entertainment.
The evening kicked off with opening remarks from Lanvin’s Deputy CEO, Siddhartha Shukla, followed by heartfelt speeches from Ullmann herself and Cate Blanchett, both of whom share a long-standing friendship. Together, they set the tone for an immersive dive into Bergman’s hauntingly profound work. The audience was then treated to the emotional weight of Persona, a film that remains one of the director’s defining masterpieces.
The event wasn’t just about cinema; it was a celebration of connections and collaborations. One of the standout moments in the friendship between Ullmann and Blanchett came in 2009, when Ullmann directed Blanchett in a celebrated production of A Streetcar Named Desire for the Sydney Theatre Company. The production would go on to tour major theaters in New York and Washington, sparking an artistic bond between two of the screen’s most compelling women.
As for Lanvin, the evening underscored the brand’s long-standing ties to both women’s empowerment and cinema. Lanvin, under the creative direction of Peter Copping, has long been linked to high-profile events in the film world, from this year’s Sophie’s Choice screening hosted by Meryl Streep to the A Rabbit’s Foot dinner in Cannes.
The night wrapped up with an intimate cocktail reception at Marea, where guests continued to mingle, reflecting on the power of Persona and its lasting impact. Among the luminaries in attendance were Marina Abramović, Jeremy O. Harris, and Lasse Hallström, each of whom added to the evening’s undeniable cachet.
In a fitting tribute, both Ullmann and Blanchett wore Lanvin for the occasion, continuing the brand’s tradition of supporting women who inspire, challenge, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
