Keira Knightley’s Green Dress Auctioned
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Almost two decades after Keira Knightley enchanted audiences in the 2007 film Atonement, her emerald‑green silk dress is set to go under the hammer at Christie’s in London on December ninth. The backless gown, designed by Jacqueline Durran, was worn by Knightley’s character Cecilia in a climactic scene where she confides love to Robbie, played by James McAvoy. Durran recalled in a 2017 Entertainment Weekly interview that director Joe Wright insisted the dress be show‑stopping and green, while the costume designer aimed for movement at the hem. In 2022, author Caroline Young noted the dress’s iconic status and its Jean Harlow‑esque quality. The auction is expected to fetch up to one hundred twenty thousand pounds.
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Timeline
- On January 1 2007 Film Atonement released, featuring iconic green dress.
- On January 1 2017 Jacqueline Durran discusses dress design in interview.
- On January 1 2022 Caroline Young writes about dress’s cultural significance.
- On December 9 2023 Dress scheduled for auction at Christie’s London.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Limited direct impact on U.S. consumers Possible long-term US impact: Potential influence on film costume trends Most affected groups: Film historians, costume designers, collectors Reader priority: High interest for film and fashion enthusiasts
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