Gwyneth Paltrow’s Style Impresses During Ski Crash Trial
Gwyneth Paltrow has recently been in the headlines for her fashion choices during the eight-day trial in the Park City, Utah ski crash case. The trial stemmed from an alleged 2016 collision, and Paltrow was accused of crashing into Terry Sanderson at the Deer Valley Resort.
Paltrow, known for her subtle yet sophisticated sense of style, paired major designer labels with her own G. Label by Goop trademark threads. Some of her outfits sold out in minutes online after being introduced in court. Cynthia Augello, partner at Warren Law Group, told Fox News Digital that “every aspect of her behavior, attire, and statements will be scrutinized.” Paltrow went for a low-key presence to impress the jury during the trial.
“A litigant’s choice of clothing can unwittingly convey significant information about them, whether accurate or not,” Augello said. “Ms. Paltrow’s overall demeanor and unique aura leave an indelible impression on both judge and jury. While her appearance should not affect the outcome of the case, it undoubtedly plays a role in shaping perceptions.”
Paltrow’s fashion choices included a pair of $1,200 Celine boots, a green trench coat, and a cream sweater from The Row on the first day of the trial. On the second day, she wore an ivory G. Label by Goop cardigan with a $25,000 Foundrae gold clip chain necklace. She also carried a brown leather Celine bag.
Despite the underlying cost, each of her looks had a similar neutral palette with a touch of sophistication. On the third day, she wore a gray Brunello Cucinelli suit, which she had previously worn shopping with her daughter. On the fourth day, she testified in Prada and wore a long navy blue skirt and a black long-sleeve polo shirt with $1,320 Chelsea boots.
Paltrow repeated her Celine boots for day six but opted for Proenza Schouler White Label leather culottes for a cool $900. Paltrow also paired the look with her own pink G. Label blouse.
Tracy Wright, an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital, reported that celebrity fashion choices may not be relatable or even likable, but in the trial, nothing is more important than the credibility of the witness, no matter what they’re wearing or how expensive their jewelry is.
Sanderson initially claimed Paltrow left him with a “permanent traumatic brain injury” after she crashed into him from behind while skiing in 2016 at Deer Valley Resort in Park City. He initially filed a $3.1 million lawsuit against the actress, the exclusive resort, and the ski instructor who was giving lessons to Paltrow’s son at the time of the accident, but the claim was dismissed, and Deer Valley Resort and the instructor were removed from the lawsuit.
Sanderson then sued Paltrow for $300,000, but Paltrow countered for $1 and attorney’s fees. Paltrow won a legal victory Thursday when an eight-person jury found her not responsible for the ski collision.
In conclusion, Gwyneth Paltrow’s fashion choice for her trial was an unspoken tool of persuasion. Juries are unpredictable, especially with strategies that can appear frivolous, so even if she went for a certain “look,” one never knows how the jury will actually interpret it. Sometimes it can backfire, but in this case, it worked in her favor.
