Of course, this being a Paris show, Del Rey had to bring a chic French look to the event. For that, she looked to Chanel, wearing a black and navy, iridescent-glittered etamine dress from its spring 2023 collection. “This dress to me is the simplest embodiment of a little black Chanel dress,” says Del Rey. “It had to be tweed. And an A-line is always flattering. I love a classic little black Chanel dress with black boots and a black bow.”
Speaking of accessories, the star finished off the look with Chanel’s Première Sound watch-necklace hybrid. It featured a steel necklace chain, which was woven with 18-karat yellow gold, black leather, and matte black audio cable; The timepiece also featured a steel case coated with 18-karat yellow gold, as well as a black lacquered dial. (Del Rey has exceptional taste in watches: See her Jacob & Co. Fleurs de Jarin watch.) For a special musician-worthy touch, the necklace also came equipped with monogrammed Chanel built-in earphones—a flex.
Photo: Virgile Guinard
The performance comes as hype and anticipation around Del Rey’s upcoming album continues to build. According to an announcement earlier this year, it’s set to be titled Lasso and will reportedly feature a country sound. The star gives us a teaser: “All my albums are somewhat rooted in Americana, unless it’s an album like Honeymoon which has a jazz flair, so I don’t think it will be a heavy departure,” she says. “If anything, it will just be a little lighter lyrically, and more pointed in a classic country, American, or Southern Gothic production—which again, so many of my songs already are.”
We simply cannot wait. But good news for diehard fans: Before the record drops, Del Rey promises there will be more singles on the way. You can expect a follow-up to her latest, “Tough” with Quavo, very soon. In Del Rey’s own words: “We have two more coming out by the end of the year!”
Below, see more photos from Del Rey’s Rock en Seine performance.