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"Embodying Pasolini" Press Conference

ROME, ITALY - JUNE 24: Model and actress Tilda Swinton, wearing an original costume for Pier Paolo Pasolini's film 'Decameron', performs during "Embodying Pasolini" Press Conference at the Mattatoio (Rome's former Slaughterhouse) on June 24, 2021 in Rome, Italy. As part of the ROMAISON project Olivier Saillard and Tilda Swinton have created Embodying Pasolini, who will be premiered in Rome, in the spaces of the Pelanda and the Mattatoio exhibition pavilion, on 25 June 2021. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

This was the first photo I saw, and I truly just assumed she was getting into hats.

"Embodying Pasolini" Press Conference

ROME, ITALY - JUNE 24: Model and actress Tilda Swinton, wearing an original costume for Pier Paolo Pasolini's film 'Decameron', performs during "Embodying Pasolini" Press Conference at the Mattatoio (Rome's former Slaughterhouse) on June 24, 2021 in Rome, Italy. As part of the ROMAISON project Olivier Saillard and Tilda Swinton have created Embodying Pasolini, who will be premiered in Rome, in the spaces of the Pelanda and the Mattatoio exhibition pavilion, on 25 June 2021. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

Also, the fact that she's putting on another costume makes this very simple white muslin dress much more understandable (although honestly she could also just wear this out and about, like a person).

"Embodying Pasolini" Press Conference

ROME, ITALY - JUNE 24: Model and actress Tilda Swinton, wearing an original costume for Pier Paolo Pasolini's film 'Decameron', performs during "Embodying Pasolini" Press Conference at the Mattatoio (Rome's former Slaughterhouse) on June 24, 2021 in Rome, Italy. As part of the ROMAISON project Olivier Saillard and Tilda Swinton have created Embodying Pasolini, who will be premiered in Rome, in the spaces of the Pelanda and the Mattatoio exhibition pavilion, on 25 June 2021. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

I appreciate the white gloves -- I assume they're to protect the costume from her skin oils etc.

"Embodying Pasolini" Press Conference

ROME, ITALY - JUNE 24: Model and actress Tilda Swinton, wearing an original costume for Pier Paolo Pasolini's film 'Decameron', performs during "Embodying Pasolini" Press Conference at the Mattatoio (Rome's former Slaughterhouse) on June 24, 2021 in Rome, Italy. As part of the ROMAISON project Olivier Saillard and Tilda Swinton have created Embodying Pasolini, who will be premiered in Rome, in the spaces of the Pelanda and the Mattatoio exhibition pavilion, on 25 June 2021. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

Very chic and kicky for summer!

"Embodying Pasolini" Press Conference

ROME, ITALY - JUNE 24: Model and actress Tilda Swinton, wearing an original costume for Pier Paolo Pasolini's film 'Decameron', performs during "Embodying Pasolini" Press Conference at the Mattatoio (Rome's former Slaughterhouse) on June 24, 2021 in Rome, Italy. As part of the ROMAISON project Olivier Saillard and Tilda Swinton have created Embodying Pasolini, who will be premiered in Rome, in the spaces of the Pelanda and the Mattatoio exhibition pavilion, on 25 June 2021. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

Verily, madame! I shall see you anon!

You'll Understand Why I Just Assumed Tilda Swinton Was Wearing This as a Stylistic Choice
It's not, though!

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