Dakota Fanning Favors Sinuous Tulip Designs on Oscar de la Renta Dress for ‘The Watchers’ London Photo Call
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Dakota Fanning brought springtime simplicity to the London photo call for her forthcoming horror film “The Watchers” on Wednesday, where she posed for solo photos and a few snapshots with the film’s director, Ishana Night Shyamalan. The actress opted for a dress with ornately designed tulips, evocative of the spring season and upcoming summer.
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Fanning fashioned a dress from Oscar de la Renta’s 2024 pre-fall collection. The actress’ midi dress featured red tulips with green stems and leaves that appeared painted onto the fabric of the frock. The neutral-toned taupe dress included a square neckline with straps tied on Fanning’s shoulders. A coordinated belt defined Fanning’s waistline.
Fanning opted for a few pieces of delicate jewelry by London-based designer Jessica McCormack. As for her shoe selection, Fanning chose a pair of Jimmy Choo sandal heels to complete her look.
The star’s long blond locks were styled in a natural wave by Carlos Ferraz, while her clean makeup look was done by Mary Greenwell. Fanning’s ensemble was curated by stylist and costume designer Samantha McMillen with assistance from Pia Aung.
Fanning’s wardrobe for “The Watchers” press tour has wholly embraced painted elements and dramatic pieces. For the film’s London screening on Tuesday, Fanning opted for a dress from Erdem’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection. The sleeveless dress featured an abstract design that included shades of blue, black and white cascading over the fabric. The look also featured gathered fabric at the waist and a full skirt.
Fanning’s dress for the London screening was inspired by opera singer Maria Callas, who died in September 1977 at the age of 53. Designer Erdem Moralıoğlu sought to capture “the person and the persona” of the opera star, WWD noted in a review of the collection, which debuted during London Fashion Week last February.
“The Watchers” follows four strangers trapped in a secluded location in the forest of western Ireland. When the strangers try to escape, they discover what mysterious creatures have been lurking in the forest. “The Watchers” hits theaters on June 7.
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