Despite its UK release arriving a week earlier, the premiere for Fackham Hall was held at the Metrograph in New York last night — and the leading ladies brought three very different fashion energies to the carpet. With each actress sticking to her own style lane.
John Lamparski/Getty Images
Sculpted and Unapologetic
Even if no you didn’t know that Emma Laird is a Louis Vuitton ambassador, that ruched corset would have done the talking. The detailing immediately echoed Chase Infiniti’s Academy Museum Gala moment — a look many of you adored — but I can already sense this one being a tougher sell. Between the embroidered collar and the knitted linen trousers with the ruffled hem, it’s not a look that tries to be digestible. And maybe that’s why I like it. Emma looks like someone who enjoys the challenge of wearing something a bit strange, a bit sculptural, and entirely true to Nicolas Ghesquière’s world.
I’m pleased she didn’t dilute the runway drama, though I am relieved she swapped the footwear for the far more palatable Louis Vuitton beige satin Gala pumps. The whole look tells you exactly who she is: committed to the fashion conversation rather than trying to fit in.
Styled by Petra Flannery.
Louis Vuitton Spring 2026
John Lamparski/Getty Images
I know you instantly recognised Thomasin McKenzie’s McQueen Fall 2025 gown, as Florence Pugh wore this mint ruffled creation seven months ago.
Reruns aren’t inherently bad — sometimes they even offer the dress a new personality — but choosing something worn at a major event always invites comparisons.
That said, the frothy, soft-focus fantasy of this gown sits squarely in Thomasin’s (and Leith Clark’s) wheelhouse. It’s has that delicacy she (they) gravitates toward, so I understand why it was an option for her, even if the shadow of its previous outing lingers.
Styled by Leith Clark.
McQueen Fall 2025
John Lamparski/Getty Images
The Predictable Black Dress
Katherine Waterston wearing a black dress is the least surprising thing to happen in 2025. She stays loyal to her minimal, almost monastic aesthetic, and while the silhouette looks sleek, I do wish the lighting or photography had allowed us to see more of the detailing.
Right now, I’m left wanting a closer inspection. Still, it’s very her — no frills, no fuss, just clean lines and a calm presence on the carpet.
FTC Disclaimer: Keep in mind that I may receive commissions when you click links and make purchases. However, this does not impact my reviews.
