Emma Watson’s Rare Appearance Came With a Vintage Valentino Look
2 min readTHE RUNDOWN
- Emma Watson stepped out for a public appearance on November 12.
- The actress wore a noteworthy vintage look to mark the occasion.
- She last went out to the LACMA Art+Film Gala earlier this month.
Emma Watson may be keeping a low profile these days, but she hasn’t lost her eye for a good vintage find.
The actress stepped out on Thursday night at GQ’s Men of the Year party in Los Angeles, where she joined guests including Ayo Edebiri, Monica Barbaro, Tinashe, and more at the Chateau Marmont.
For the occasion, Watson wore a vintage patterned piece from Valentino’s collaboration with artist Christi Belcourt for its 2016 resort collection. She paired the colorful design with black-and-white striped Jacquemus stilettos for a lesson in pattern mixing and pairing.
The actress skipped the red carpet arrivals but was photographed outside the venue, staying relatively under the radar despite the star-studded guest list.
The outing marks another occasional appearance from the Harry Potter alum, who has largely stepped away from acting since completing work on Greta Gerwig’s Little Women in 2019. Earlier this month, she attended another Los Angeles event, the LACMA Art+Film Gala, in a sculpted ruby gown.
In a 2025 interview with Hollywood Authentic, Watson spoke about the decision to take a break from the industry, explaining that while she misses the creative process, she doesn’t miss the demands of promoting films.
“I do not miss selling things,” she said, describing that promotional side as “quite soul-destroying,” before adding that she does “very much miss using my skill set, and I very much miss the art.”
Watson has since explored other creative pursuits, including directing and her work on spirits brand Renais, which she co-founded with her brother, Alex. While she hasn’t announced a return to the screen, she has made it clear that she remains open to the right project and intent on being around people who share a passion for film.
“While I might not be making work right now, I still do feel that I’m part of a community,” she said in 2025. “I want to stay connected to that community and be part of it.”