From 2009 to Now: 53 Pictures Charting Lily Collins’ Style Evolution
Before Lily Collins was inspiring the wardrobes of twentysomethings with her American-meets-French style in Emily in Paris, there was something to be said of her own sartorial sense.
The British actor first emerged on the film and TV scene in 2009, and embraced ultra-feminine and girl-next-door style early on, which she has honed to make her signature since. Her early red carpet appearances witnessed her love for vintage fashion peek through in pieces that gave her looks an old-timey charm. Think dresses paired with tights, round-toed pumps, and lots of florals. As she took on a range of roles, her wardrobe was influenced accordingly. She took on an edgier approach to her style with leather ensembles while promoting the film The Mortal Instruments, and gravitated towards princess-like dresses and corseted dresses after starring in Mirror, Mirror. Collins has also made sure to venture away from her usual style at times by going incorporating masculine pieces in her look. For a Cartier event in 2012, the actor wore a black suit by Dolce & Gabbana with a chiffon blouse, and in 2015, wore a burgundy satin suit with a plunging black top.
Her penchant for dreamy gowns naturally led her to be a fan of Arab designers, particularly, Elie Saab. Who can forget the Lebanese couturier’s lilac ombré dress she wore in 2014 and made headlines in? His floor-grazing, embroidered pieces have been spotted on the star on a number of special occasions, and so have a couple of risqué numbers by Zuhair Murad. This has also made the actor’s public appearances ones to always keep an eye out for, especially at the Met Gala. While she had been walking the red carpet at the annual event for quite a few years, her attendance in 2018 is what cemented her as one of the best dressed at the gala.
Take a look at Lily Collins’ style evolution in pictures below.
2009. Photo: Getty
2010. Photo: Getty
2011. Photo: Getty
2012. Monique Lhuillier. Photo: Getty
2012. Dolce & Gabbana. Photo: Getty
2013. Cushnie Et Ochs. Photo: Getty
2014. Elie Saab. Photo: Getty
2015. Photo: Getty
2016. Elie Saab. Photo: Getty
2016. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2017. Zuhair Murad. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2017. Elie Saab. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2017. Alexander McQueen. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2017. Dolce & Gabbana. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2018. Givenchy. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2018. Ralph & Russo. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2018. Givenchy. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2018. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2018. Miu Miu. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2018. Zuhair Murad. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2019. Elie Saab. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2019. Givenchy. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2019. Elie Saab. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2019. Giambattista Valli. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2019. Giambattista Valli. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2019. Ronald van der Kemp. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2019. Saint Laurent. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2019. Elie Saab. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2019. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2020. Saint Laurent. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2020. Valentino. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2020. Saint Laurent. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2020. Zimmermann. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2020. Celine. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2020. Chanel. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2020. Dior. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2020. Emporio Armani. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2020. Saint Laurent. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2020. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2021. Oscar de la Renta. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2021. Prada. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2021. Saint Laurent. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2021. Georges Hobeika. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2021. Ralph Lauren. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2021. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2021. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2021. Ralph Lauren. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2021. Givenchy. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2021. Prabal Gurung. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2021. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2022. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2022. Valentino. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
2022. Photo: Instagram.com/lillyjcollins
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