It was the “trace of mint,” although, that actually captured Flannery’s creativeness. Waking early at some point (a behavior when crossing transatlantic time zones for ceremonies, reveals, and events), Petra googled what that palest of greens means, metaphorically talking. The phrases “rebirth,” “progress,” and “new beginnings” greeted her. Texting Stone instantly, she wrote, “That is Bella! That is the character! It performs superbly into the story.”

“It feels celebratory,” continues the Hollywood mega-stylist, who’s resolutely unflappable and at all times the image of professionalism, eager to do each single considered one of her collaborators justice and credit score every ingredient of the robe exactly. “I need everybody to take a look at Emma and see her—it’s so elegant,” she continues, effusing nothing however heat when speaking about Nicolas Ghesquière. Make no mistake, although: the simplest-looking attire are at all times essentially the most advanced to finesse as a result of there’s completely nowhere to cover. The workforce has been “fine-tuning” the advanced inside workings of the robe and its peplum with laser-sharp precision, in order that on Oscars night time Stone can channel the “power” of Baxter and let the “trendy simplicity” do the speaking. “We received’t go away Bella behind,” muses Flannery, including with a smile: “This gown exudes the journey—and it’s been enjoyable.”

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