Darling, I’m Worried.

Official poster for the movie. Photo is from Forbes.

Unless you live under a rock, on a different planet, or are just so severely out of the loop… you have heard at least some of the drama surrounding the new film, “Don’t Worry Darling”. For those reading that are out of the loop, I will give you some highlights but, you have to do further digging on your own. The drama begins when it is announced that Shia LeBeouf has left the film, and Harry Styles will take his place in the cast. Filming begins shortly after, maybe around November or December of 2021. Then, in January, Harry is seen hand-in-hand with director and co-star… OLIVIA WILDE. I am pretty positive that the world stopped for a moment when I saw these pictures, they were literally so traumatizing. This is mainly because of the horrendous outfit Olivia decided to wear to the wedding they were attending. Anyway, moving along to a few months later, filming has now wrapped, Harry is about to begin filming for another film, and him and Olivia are still being seen together. However, rumors are beginning to circulate that it could all be a publicity stunt. Then they went to Italy, took numerous strolls, and toured the world together for his concert series. Now let’s get to the good stuff. Last month, August 2022, Olivia Wilde says in an interview that Shia LeBeouf was fired from her film due to poor behavior. Well let’s just say that Shia practically broke down walls to say he was not in fact fired, he quit. He solidified this statement with texts and videos practically slamming Olivia Wilde, who appeared to be begging Shia to return. This leads us to the drama surrounding Florence Pugh and Ms. Wilde. I don’t have enough time to go into all of the gory details but, Olivia is rumored to have basically given Florence a very uncomfortable working environment and used her relationship with Harry to essentially sell the movie. Because of this, Florence has decided to do as little press for the film as possible.

Okay, now that everyone is caught up just enough, let’s get to the post. This last week, “Don’t Worry Darling’, starring Harry Styles, Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pine, Nick Kroll, Gemma Chan, and Kiki Layne, premiered at the Venice Film Festival. I am not sure what I expected from this chaotic cast, but it wasn’t what I got. First there was the surprise appearance of Florence Pugh, no one was sure if she would be there due to her not wanting to do press for the film. Then Chris Pine became a meme at the press conference, Gemma Chan was asked no questions, Harry said he loved the movie because “it felt like a movie”, and Olivia denied all rumors in the press. Next it was the palpable flirting between Harry and Nick Kroll on the red-carpet. And once in the theater, Harry seemed to spit in Chris Pine’s lap, which was stated to have not actually occurred. Finally, the kiss that Harry and Nick Kroll shared as the audience stood in applause.

While all of this juicy drama is wildly entertaining, that is not what I am really here to talk about. I want to talk about what these gorgeous Hollywood stars wore. So, get ready, we will be looking at photo call and red carpet looks. It is about to get good.

We’ll start strong with Mr. Harold himself. Styled by the exquisite Harry Lambert, Styles stole the show in all three of his Venice looks. He started with the outfit he arrived at the festival in which was from his new collaboration with Gucci entitled “Gucci HA HA HA”. I really love this look on him, the colors, the silhouette, the bags. It truly fits him so well, and I think it sets a tone for him as a movie star as opposed to some of his other Gucci looks that, somehow, accentuate his look as a musician. His photocall look was just as delicious. Seen here is more from his “Gucci HA HA HA” collection, he and Lambert again execute such a sophisticated and old-fashioned movie star look, that I think is perfect for Styles and the tone of the event. He finished his fashion saga with a tailored Gucci suit. I think this is the best suit I have seen Harry in. The dark navy jacket with shoulder pads, the light blue shirt with the bold collar, and the greyish-blue pants really compliment his shape, and again make him appear as a movie star, rather than the rockstar Harry Styles people typically think of.

Next is the honorable, and spit-free, Chris Pine. If you follow pop culture, then you know Chris Pine has been in his hippie man era, long beard, and all. I love this for him, I really do, but I was ready to see the Chris Pine I had a crush on when I was little, again. And he did not disappoint. While I do think his Ralph Lauren, red carpet look was nice, I feel like I was let down a little bit. This is because his photo call look was EVERYTHING. He showed up in Giuliva Vintage regatta-red trousers, a silk shirt, and navy blazer. This look is so chic in such an effortless, Italian way. But it also added a pop of color to his fairly neutral repertoire. So then, when he stepped onto the carpet in the coffee with cream Ralph Lauren, I was just slightly disappointed. I was hoping for just a little more.

Now, if there is one thing that Miss Florence Pugh can do, it’s a look. However, I don’t love either of these looks. I won’t lie, I have not loved many of her red carpet looks in the last year. I just think they’re a little… underwhelming. I love Florence though so don’t you dare come at me. Anyway, she has recently been working with Rebecca Corbin Murray, who has been putting her in a lot of Valentino. I have no issues with Valentino, I am just starting to be bored with their product. Take her red carpet look for example. I am sorry, but this dress looks like a high-low skater girl dress that I would have seen on my Pinterest board in 2015. Florence’s body type is so, so, so stunning, and I feel like she is just being swallowed up in this dress. From the neckline to the puffy sleeves, to the shorts, and then the open front skirt, I don’t like the dress. And I really wish I did. If I were to change this look, I would lose the sleeves. I would then make the neckline a plunging V with a spaghetti strap. I would them close the skirt, leaving it sheer. The sparkles, I am unsure about. BUT THE SHOES. Love. They arguably save the look. Despite not loving her red-carpet look, her arrival look is not bad. I don’t mind the set, the bag is nice, and again the shoes are slaying. But I am not sure how I feel about purple. I almost with she had maybe chosen a different color.

Gemma Chan. If you don’t know her, you’re way too behind. But, if you do know her, you love her. Because duh. It is safe to say that Gemma understood what needed to be done, and she executed. Well at least she did for her red-carpet look. Her Louis Vuitton look for the photocall didn’t do as much for me as it did for others. While I could see the vision with this look, to me it felt a little messy and ill fitting. I also think that for the location and season, something as bulky as knits and cargo pants, just does not seem right. However, the dress she wore to the carpet, also by Louis Vuitton, stunned me. I don’t typically love what LV does when it comes to red-carpet wear but, the color, fit, and details on this dress just truly look stunning. I hope when the film does come out, she gets a little more recognition for her role than she has had in the press and at the festival.

Now, you can’t tell anyone I just said this… but Olivia Wilde S L A Y E D this film festival. She may be an extremely questionable human being but, she is stunning and sure can wear the hell out of some clothes. She started the premiere of her sophomore film in a gorgeous and slightly edgy Chanel set. I LOVE this look. From the long skirt to the black boots and bralette, to the subtle gold accents, the bold eyeliner, and the color. It’s perfect. I hate to say it but, it goes on my list of favorite press looks for the year. And I hate Chanel. That says a lot. Next, she stepped out in a stunning yellow gown by Gucci, with rhinestone and feather detail. I won’t lie, I hate this color. While it does look very good on her, I feel like she looks like Big Bird. So, if this dress was in any other color, it would be a 10 from me. Overall, she did well. But I still don’t like her.

And with that, I have covered the stars I have wanted to. I encourage you to watch red carpets like this, they are the best source of entertainment and inspiration. Let me know if you would like me to do other reviews like this… they may be my favorite kind of post. In the wise words of Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde:

Treat People With Kindness, and ‘Don’t Worry Darling’.

-Miss O