On Tuesday, September 16, Locanda Verde in Tribeca filled up with quilted bags, cap-toe shoes, and a whole lot of tweed—which could only mean one thing: Chanel’s annual Through Her Lens Luncheon was back in town. Held in conjunction with the Tribeca Film Festival, Chanel invited friends of the house, emerging filmmakers, and industry leaders to kick off a three-day workshop dedicated to cultivating and empowering women filmmakers.

But before guests sat down for a feast of Sardinian sheep’s milk ricotta and halibut, the Film Festival’s co-founder and CEO, Jane Rosenthal, took the mic to make some remarks, starting with a recognition of the day’s loss . “I’d love if we could begin and take a moment and raise a glass to Robert Redford,” she said as the room responded with head nods and sig

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