Gone are the days of Grace Kelly, Rita Hayworth, and Katharine Hepburn in floor-sweeping frocks adorned in jewels of their choosing—to this day, Elizabeth Taylor’s covet-worthy collection has been unrivaled—but in its place has come a new sense of elegance, grandeur, and red carpet style. Actress Rosamund Pike exemplified these precepts earlier tonight at the London premiere of A United Kingdom in Givenchy’s daring take on Grecian-inspired eveningwear. Artistic director Riccardo Tisci continues to push the envelope with his creations and Pike’s Fall 2016 couture dress was the embodiment of modern Hollywood glamour, with a bold slit revealing cigarette tuxedo trousers underneath.
What sets Pike’s look apart from the rest is in the detailing: intricate embellishments provide a hint of sparkle, feather trim below the bust adds a Jazz-Age insouciance, and tassels from the back amp up a film noir–esque vibe. And with so many flourishing touches, Pike stuck with a streamlined approach to accessorizing, grounding her look with simple stiletto sandals and diamond stud earrings.