The Bride' Stars Channel Dark Glamour at the London Premiere

Jessie Buckley, Penélope Cruz and more wore striking designs on Thursday night.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The leading ladies of 'The Bride!' forewent their Gothic styling and opted for dark glamour on the red carpet of the film's London premiere on Thursday night. Jessie Buckley, Maggie Gyllenhaal and more styled looks by Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli, among other designers, homing in on the Gothic aura of Gyllenhaal's latest directorial feat.

Why it matters

The premiere showcased the cast's fashion choices, which reflected the dark and Gothic tone of the film 'The Bride!', Maggie Gyllenhaal's latest directorial effort that puts a fresh spin on the classic 'Bride of Frankenstein' story.

The details

Jessie Buckley wore a sheer gown from Maison Margiela's Artisanal 2024 collection, featuring a flowing skirt and fitted bodice. Penélope Cruz channeled Old Hollywood glamour in a sleeveless Chanel gown with a plunging neckline. Maggie Gyllenhaal opted for a black gown by Schiaparelli with fabric ruching and a keyhole cutout. Julianne Hough wore a billowing cream gown with black leathery opera gloves.

  • The London premiere of 'The Bride!' took place on Thursday night.

The players

Jessie Buckley

A two-time Oscar-nominated actress who starred in 'The Bride!'

Penélope Cruz

An ambassador for Chanel who wore a gown by the French luxury fashion house to the premiere

Maggie Gyllenhaal

The director and screenwriter of 'The Bride!', who wore a Schiaparelli gown to the event

Julianne Hough

An actress who attended the premiere in a billowing cream gown with black opera gloves

Maison Margiela

The fashion house that designed Jessie Buckley's sheer gown for the premiere

Schiaparelli

The French luxury fashion house that designed Maggie Gyllenhaal's black gown for the premiere

Chanel

The French luxury fashion house that designed Penélope Cruz's gown for the premiere

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The takeaway

The fashion choices of the stars at the London premiere of 'The Bride!' reflected the dark and Gothic tone of Maggie Gyllenhaal's latest directorial effort, which puts a fresh spin on the classic 'Bride of Frankenstein' story.