Angelina Jolie did not fail to steal the show at the 4th Annual Women in the World Summit honoring Malala Yousafzai, the 14-year-old girl who was shot in Pakistan.
The 37-year-old actress introduced a video message from the Pakistani schoolgirl and donated $200,000 to the Malala Fund.
Angelina Jolie exudes timeless elegance in a Saint Laurent ensemble, making a statement at the Women in the World Summit, NYC, April 4, 2013 (Credit: Andres Otero / Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
In an open letter published last year, she stated, “I felt compelled to share Malala’s story with my children. It was difficult for them to comprehend a world where men would try to kill a child whose only “crime” was the desire that she and others like her be allowed to go to school.
In a stunning display of grace, Angelina Jolie dons Saint Laurent, dedicating her appearance to Malala’s cause at the Women in the World Summit, NYC (Credit: Andres Otero / Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
Angelina donned a mud-colored maxi dress and a black georgette cape from the Saint Laurent Spring 2013 collection for the occasion.
Angelina Jolie, radiant in a Saint Laurent dress, champions education and women’s rights at the Women in the World Summit, David H. Koch Theater, NYC (Credit: Andres Otero / Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
The dress seemed unflattering at first. Its mud color is dull and plain, and the tassels at the front make it look like a curtain. However, something about her and that dress made the whole look gorgeous. She was like a queen from the past.
The actress’ black floor-length cape was as loose-fitting as the dress, but it amped up the regal vibe. Maybe the cape could do without all the tassels, though?