Emily Blunt made an instant fashion statement at the London premiere of The Smashing Machine, wearing a David Koma short dress with cinematic, sweeping lines that redefined red carpet standards.
The red carpet arrivals at The Smashing Machine UK Special Screening were dominated by Emily Blunt’s intensely focused, monochromatic look. Shifting the silhouette game, Blunt chose a custom-feeling ensemble that balanced the flirty confidence of a mini dress with the drama of a couture dress trail.
The actor wore a David Koma design: a deeply saturated Bordeaux satin mini dress that clung to a sleek, long-sleeved silhouette before giving way to a magnificent, floor-length train. The high boat neckline provided a counterpoint to the short hemline, a common tension in modern designer outfit choices that favors unexpected proportions. The high-shine satin was the star, capturing the light and defining the monochromatic power of the look.
A truly inspired styling decision lay beneath the hem: the addition of Calzedonia Sheer Polka Dot Tights. Paired with open-toe sandals in the same deep tone, the tights added a subtle, textural layer of playfulness and vintage glamour to the otherwise stark modernity of the celebrity dresses design. Blunt kept accessories minimal and strategic, opting for small gold earrings from Ananya Magnificent Jewels and a sleek, sophisticated updo that allowed the structural integrity of the dress to be the focal point. The entire ensemble felt less like a typical celebrity look and more like a carefully crafted fashion manifesto.
It is the subtle details—the graphic impact of the polka dots against the liquid shine of the satin—that truly mark this as an iconic appearance. Isn’t that the real trick of being among the best dressed? To know exactly when to whisper, and when to unfurl a floor-length train? For more must-see looks from recent events, visit our red carpet coverage.
