At the 69th BFI London Film Festival, Emma Stone once again reminded the world why she remains one of Hollywood’s most effortlessly elegant style icons. Arriving for the world premiere of Yorgos Lanthimos’s much-anticipated Bugonia, the Oscar-winning actress turned heads in a striking orange Louis Vuitton gown that blended old Hollywood allure with modern minimalist chic.
The red carpet at London’s Royal Festival Hall shimmered under the city’s moody October skies, but it was Stone who truly lit it up. Her look, curated by long-time stylist Petra Flannery, carried all the quiet confidence and understated glamour that have come to define the actress’s style evolution. The custom Louis Vuitton creation — designed by the house’s creative director, Nicolas Ghesquière — featured a sleek, column silhouette with delicate spaghetti straps and an open back that added just the right amount of drama.
The straight neckline and floor-length hem created an elongated frame, accentuated by the gown’s fiery orange tone — a daring yet harmonious complement to Stone’s copper-tinted hair. Draped across her arms and cascading to the carpet, a light shawl completed the ensemble, giving the look a touch of fluidity that contrasted beautifully with the gown’s clean lines. The actress paired the ensemble with chunky gold hoops, minimalist heels, and a radiant smile that seemed to outshine even the flash of cameras.
The beauty direction was equally refined. Hairstylist Mara Roszak styled Stone’s freshly cropped bob into a deep side part with a soft curl, echoing vintage movie-star waves. Makeup artist Nina Park kept things balanced — a luminous complexion, natural eyes, and a deep red lip that grounded the look in sophistication. The effect was subtle yet striking: the kind of beauty that doesn’t need to announce itself.
Orange, often seen as a bold and unpredictable color choice for formal events, felt refreshingly confident on Stone. It wasn’t just a nod to the autumn season or the Halloween weekend premiere date — it was an echo of Bugonia’s thematic vibrance and the actress’s fearless approach to style. Where others might shy away from such a statement hue, Stone wore it like a second skin — warm, confident, and alive.
The premiere marked another chapter in Stone’s ongoing collaboration with Yorgos Lanthimos, following the critical success of The Favourite and Poor Things. Their creative synergy has not only produced some of cinema’s most visually distinct works in recent years but also some of the actress’s most memorable red carpet moments. Together, they’ve established a visual language that merges eccentricity with elegance — a fusion perfectly encapsulated in this latest appearance.
Bugonia, a dark comedy remake of the 2003 South Korean cult film Save the Green Planet!, follows two conspiracy theorists who kidnap their CEO, convinced she’s an alien sent to destroy Earth. It’s eccentric, bold, and slightly surreal — exactly the kind of project that feels tailor-made for Lanthimos and Stone. And her choice of look mirrored that creative spirit — a controlled chaos of color and grace, where every detail whispered confidence.
What’s perhaps most striking about Stone’s fashion trajectory is how naturally she has grown into this era of subtle sophistication. Gone are the overly polished red-carpet formulas; in their place is a refined maturity that allows her personality to shine through. Whether it’s the structured minimalism of Louis Vuitton or the playful experimentation of Lanthimos’s worlds, Stone’s fashion choices have evolved into something more nuanced — less performance, more presence.
This appearance also reinforces her long-standing relationship with Louis Vuitton — one of the most consistent and meaningful partnerships in modern celebrity fashion. Since becoming an ambassador for the house, Stone has worn Ghesquière’s designs with effortless understanding — his sculptural precision meeting her grounded femininity. Each appearance feels like a continuation of a dialogue between muse and maker, one rooted in mutual respect for artistry and individuality.
As she posed for cameras on the London carpet, Stone didn’t just glow in orange — she embodied it. There was warmth, vitality, and an almost cinematic intensity in how she carried the look. In a festival season often dominated by bold experimentation, her gown stood out precisely because it didn’t try too hard. It was elegant, intelligent, and deeply true to who she has become — both as a performer and as a fashion force.
With Bugonia set to release on Halloween, Stone’s appearance feels perfectly timed — a celebration of color, creativity, and confidence in a season known for transformation. Her orange gown wasn’t just a fashion statement; it was a reflection of artistic synergy — between actress and director, muse and designer, elegance and emotion.
Emma Stone didn’t just attend a premiere. She owned it — glowing not only in fabric but in presence, embodying the rare magic of a star who knows exactly when to shine and when to let simplicity do the talking.
