Mountain Mayhem: A nod to Diane Keaton

Following the actress Diane Keaton’s passing in October, tributes poured in from Hollywood stars and countless fans around the world honoring her incredible career, unique fashion sense, and infectious spirit. On Nov. 9, a group of friends in Aspen honored the Academy Award winner with a screening of one of her comedies, “The First Wives Club,” dressing in her honor for the occasion.

Aspenite Molly Dodge arranged the screening at the Aspen Film Isis Theatre and expressed sincere gratitude to the team that assisted with the private booking. Guests gathered in the lower lobby area for drinks and light bites for a reception before heading into the theater to watch the movie together.

A style icon to many generations, Keaton made menswear fashionable, and Dodge and friends took inspiration from notable ensembles from several of her movies. They wore clothes from “The First Wives Club,” “Something’s Gotta Give,” “Annie Hall,” and even her everyday looks. 

“I don’t think anyone had to go far for their costumes, as she is so classic in her pieces!” Dodge described.

“When I think of all the timeless movies that I loved watching while growing up, 80% of them have Diane Keaton in them,” she continued. “She was a ‘feel good’ actress, and you can watch all her movies at any point in life and relate to her in some fashion. Her vibrance, her dramatism, her style, her smile, her laugh — they all bring back nostalgic memories and feelings for me.  If it’s a snowy or gloomy day outside, I want nothing more than to sink into the couch and turn on any one of her movies. She felt like someone who was going to live forever, like Dolly Parton, and it was a total shock when I heard the sad news. My birthday is Oct. 26, and my greatest joy in life is gathering women, so this just felt like the perfect way to celebrate. Is there anything better than a room full of incredible ladies?!”