Emma Laird's Understated Approach at the ‘War’ Premiere

Emma Laird joined fellow British actress Sienna Miller on the red carpet last night for the world premiere of War, held at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London.

Emma Laird in a pale-yellow Celine strapless dress at the War world premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square — Grant Buchanan/Dave Benett/WireImage

Since Emma arrived on the scene, we have known her primarily as a Louis Vuitton girl, wearing the kind of runway looks that many of the house ambassadors – aside from Jennifer Connelly – don’t wear. But I have noticed a shift recently. Even while wearing Louis Vuitton, the mood and silhouettes that Emma has presented have softened, and that evolution took another step forward with this Celine strapless bustier dress.

What makes this work for Emma is that she doesn’t disappear behind the simplicity of the dress. There isn’t much to it in terms of design, so the success of the look rests almost entirely on the wearer.

Emma Laird wearing a pale-yellow Celine strapless bustier dress at the War world premiere in London — LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Emma Laird attends the “War” World premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on September 16, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Nicky J Sims/Getty Images for Skys World Premiere of WAR)

You may remember that Mackenzie Davis wore a blue Celine dress with a similar silhouette during the Venice Film Festival, and I wasn’t enamoured by it. It just felt bland to me, even with the addition of a necklace.

Here, there is no jewellery at all. Just a red lip, an updo and a lot more presence, which ultimately sells the look to me.