Florence Pugh officially capped off her high-profile promotional run for the highly anticipated limited series “East of Eden” in striking style on Wednesday night. The Oscar-nominated actress arrived at The Plaza hotel in New York City for the series premiere wearing a custom Vivienne Westwood Couture design that commanded attention and showcased her renowned red carpet fearlessness.
The British luxury fashion label crafted a show-stopping ensemble for the occasion, featuring a chartreuse embroidered corset paired with a gunmetal silk skirt and a matching chartreuse bolero. The look was an intricate exercise in sculptural proportion, blending the distinct punk-infused heritage of the fashion house with modern elegance and dramatic tailoring.
While the corset was tightly structured and fitted impeccably to Pugh’s body, the bolero added equal measures of volume and height without exaggeration. The cropped jacket maintained a balanced proportion with the actress while beautifully complementing the sweeping silhouette of the skirt below. The gunmetal silk skirt featured a form-fitting silhouette that cascaded downward before transitioning into a trumpeted element that flared out into a short train, gently trailing behind Pugh as she posed for photographers on the red carpet.
To elevate the visual impact of the outfit, Pugh accessorized with fine jewelry from Bulgari, adding an extra layer of sparkle to the metallic and jewel-toned color palette. The actress wore a signature Tubogas choker necklace paired with a wild pop ring. Pugh has cultivated a close and successful relationship with the esteemed Italian luxury jewelry and fashion house, officially stepping into her role as a global ambassador for the brand in May.
Her beauty look was meticulously crafted to harmonize with the architectural nature of the Vivienne Westwood design. Pugh’s hair was styled into tousled curls and arranged in a sophisticated updo by hairstylist Hyungsun Ju. Meanwhile, makeup artist Alex Babsky gave the actress a luminous and striking visage, highlighting her look with bold, defined brows, brightly lined eyes, and a soft, understated lip that allowed the vibrant chartreuse and rich gunmetal tones of her outfit to truly shine.
The entire ensemble—along with the rest of Pugh’s carefully curated wardrobe throughout the press tour—was put together by her stylist, Rebecca Corbin-Murray. Known for her work with other prominent stars like Simone Ashley and Gemma Chan, Corbin-Murray has consistently helped Pugh make bold sartorial statements on the global stage.
Upon reviewing Pugh’s entire promotional run for “East of Eden,” her various Vivienne Westwood designs undoubtedly emerged as a standout narrative of the fashion season. Her journey with the brand during this press cycle kicked off in high-fashion form at the Emmy Awards on September 14, where she captured headlines in an ethereal lilac tulle dress. From there, Pugh leaned heavily into Westwood’s signature blend of punk sensibility and expert corsetry, though she also mixed in celebrated designs by other major fashion houses, including Rodarte, Dior, Chloé, and Erdem, depending on the stop along her press tour.
Beyond the fashion headlines, the New York City premiere marked the celebratory conclusion of a major television launch. In Netflix’s new limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s seminal 1952 novel “East of Eden,” Pugh stars alongside a powerhouse cast that includes Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist.
The project is helmed by showrunner and writer Zoe Kazan, whose adaptation brings Steinbeck’s sweeping generational saga back to life. The story deeply explores the complex dynamics of the Trask family, delving into profound themes of legacy, free will, and the timeless human struggle of understanding the eternal dichotomy between good and evil. Following the glittering New York City premiere at The Plaza hotel, the limited series is now officially available to stream for audiences worldwide on Netflix.
