Tuesday, September 13, 2011

LIVIA FIRTH AND THE DRESS THAT WON'T DIE

A spot of déjà vu: Colin Firth's wife Livia Giuggioli upstages him at premiere - in a dress Kate Winslet wore six months ago



By Nadia Mendoza

Last updated at 10:15 PM on 13th September 2011



It's not uncommon for a male star to let his wife steal his thunder on the red carpet.

But there was an air of déjà vu as all eyes fixed on Colin Firth wife's Livia Giuggioli tonight.

The couple looked typically photo-preened at the premiere of his latest film Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy - but it seems Livia has pinched some style tips from fashion icon Kate Winslet and some other famous faces.


Red carpet naturals: Colin Firth and wife Livia Giuggioli pose outside the BFI Southbank at the arriving for the UK premiere of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy premiere
Red carpet naturals: Colin Firth and wife Livia Giuggioli pose outside the BFI Southbank at the arriving for the UK premiere of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy premiere


Look familiar: Kate Winslet wore the Stella McCartney design back in March following the premiere of her HBO mini-series Mildred Pierce
Look familiar: Kate Winslet wore the Stella McCartney design back in March following the premiere of her HBO mini-series Mildred Pierce

The Italian film producer, who married Firth in 1997, sported an identical Stella McCartney dress that the Titanic actress wore in March.


And it's easy to see why it caught her eye, as the flattering black frock cloaked her delicate frame in all the right places, adding a quirky touch with polka dots spotted down the left side of the arm and body.

Winslet, who at 35 is six years younger than Giuggioli, first stepped out in the creation at the aftershow for her Mildred Pierce premiere.


Angel: Victoria's Secret model Doutzen Kroes looks striking in New York last week
Angel: Victoria's Secret model Doutzen Kroes looks striking in New York last week

Looking every inch the A-lister, the Oscar-winner oozed sex appeal and old school glamour at the Grand Ballroom of The Plaza Hotel in New York.

Another fan of the item, is Dutch model Doutzen Kroes, who looked enviably striking in the sleek number and added a sprinkle of sex appeal.

The Victoria's Secret Angel opted for the eye-catching design are at the Missoni for Target pop-up store launch, held in New York just last week.


Looking like a boss: Tom Hardy, Colin Firth, Gary Oldman, Benedict Cumberbatch and John Hurt pose at the BFI Southbank in London
Looking like a boss: Tom Hardy, Colin Firth, Gary Oldman, Benedict Cumberbatch and John Hurt pose at the BFI Southbank in London

Liv Tyler has also been seen in the dress, while Natalia Vodianova wore it in Stella's advertising campaign and Jane Fonda rocked it for the September issue of Harper's Bazaar.

But back to the main attraction Colin, he stars in the thriller directed by Tomas Alfredson - best known for vampire thriller Let The Right One In.


Greeting his fans: Colin was patient with the waiting crowd and signed autographs over the barriers
Greeting his fans: Colin was patient with the waiting crowd and signed autographs over the barriers


The film is based on the 1974 novel of the same name by John le Carré.

Set in London in the 1970s, it tells the tale of the hunt for a Soviet double agent at the top of the British secret service.

The star-studded cast also boasts Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Mark Strong and Benedict Cumberbatch.


Stealing the show: Livia looked effortlessly beautiful in the sunlight as the weather held out for the premiere
Stealing the show: Livia looked effortlessly beautiful in the sunlight as the weather held out for the premiere


Clashing colours: Violinist Linzi Stoppard and Swedish actress Noomi Rapace wear vibrant dresses against the backdrop of the red carpet
Clashing colours: Violinist Linzi Stoppard and Swedish actress Noomi Rapace wear vibrant dresses against the backdrop of the red carpet
Clashing colours: Violinist Linzi Stoppard and Swedish actress Noomi Rapace wear vibrant dresses against the backdrop


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