MARIA BAKALOVA IN GARDEN PARTY REVIVAL
“Collaboratively, Maria and I wanted to go very romantic and very pretty,” says Jessica Paster. For a March BAFTA panel, the best supporting actress Oscar nominee for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Zimmermann gown with dreamy 3D appliques fluttering down the bodice and billowing sleeves that evoke a feeling of renewal for spring. Says Paster: “It’s nature. It’s beauty. It’s rebirth with the butterflies.”
REGINA KING IN POWERFUL NEON
The One Night in Miami director was in sync with longtime stylists Wayman + Micah in wanting to find a bold look to “pop” during her Saturday Night Live hosting opener in February. “What says ‘spring’ more than color?” says the duo (via email), who landed on a sparkling floral shift by David Koma in highlighter yellow. Comfort, however, remained key. “We wanted to make sure she felt confident and like herself. It was an easy dress but still gave attitude.”
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