Fashion film crossover talent is changing the way audiences discover emerging Hollywood performers. A new generation of actors, models, artists and creative directors is moving naturally between luxury fashion, independent cinema and culture-driven entertainment. Hailey Benton Gates and Havana Rose Liu illustrate how that crossover is becoming increasingly visible.
Havana Rose Liu Makes the Crossover Visible
Havana Rose Liu offers another clear example of the fashion-first performer. Her career spans modeling and acting, allowing her to move between editorial campaigns, designer appearances and independent film premieres.
Her 2026 Cannes appearance for Nicolas Winding Refn’s Her Private Hell brought those worlds together. W Magazine documented Liu’s Cannes debut, where she wore a custom red Balenciaga gown for the film’s premiere.
Vogue’s Cannes coverage also placed Liu among the festival’s internationally photographed film and fashion personalities. Her appearances show how a film premiere can function simultaneously as an acting showcase and a major fashion moment.
Hailey Gates Lives Between Fashion and Film
Hailey Benton Gates has built a career that extends beyond traditional acting. She has worked as an actress, filmmaker and fashion personality, making her a natural fit for projects where cinema and contemporary style overlap.
Vogue previously featured Gates in a fashion-focused New York project, describing her as an actress and filmmaker while highlighting her connection to the city’s creative scene.
That background now intersects directly with A24. Gates appears in The Moment, Aidan Zamiri’s 2026 film built around Charli xcx’s fictionalized pop-star world. A24 lists Gates among the film’s ensemble cast alongside Charli xcx, Rachel Sennott, Kylie Jenner and Alexander Skarsgård.
A24 Understands the Cultural Crossover
The relationship between fashion and independent film is not simply about what actors wear. It increasingly extends into marketing, merchandise, music and creative identity.
A24 has developed an unusually strong connection with fashion and youth culture. Its work around The Moment includes film merchandise, while the studio’s broader identity frequently intersects with designers, musicians and visual artists.
British GQ reported in September 2026 that A24 and Dior had entered a two-year creative partnership, underscoring the expanding relationship between luxury fashion and independent filmmaking.
Red Carpets Are Becoming Part of the Story
The modern red carpet is no longer simply promotional. For emerging performers, it can become an extension of their creative identity.
At Cannes, Liu’s Balenciaga appearance connected her film debut with a recognizable luxury-fashion statement. Schiaparelli has also featured Liu in its Fall/Winter 2026-27 ready-to-wear collection, demonstrating her continuing relationship with major fashion houses.
Meanwhile, Vogue’s coverage of breakout red-carpet stars identified Liu as part of a younger group reshaping celebrity style through individuality rather than conventional Hollywood glamour.
The New Multi-Hyphenate Hollywood
The growing fashion film crossover reflects a broader change in entertainment. Today’s emerging performers can build recognition through movies, modeling, fashion campaigns, music videos, social platforms and festival appearances at the same time.
For independent cinema, that overlap can expand an actor’s cultural visibility. For fashion houses, film provides another storytelling platform. And for audiences, performers such as Gates and Liu represent a generation whose creative identities do not fit neatly into a single industry category.
As luxury brands increasingly collaborate with film studios and independent movies become cultural fashion events, the boundary between the runway and the screen is becoming increasingly fluid. The next generation of Hollywood talent may not simply act in films—they may help define the visual worlds surrounding them.
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