Simone Ashley Wears Red Tove Dress to DeMellier Opening

Simone Ashley joined DeMellier in celebrating the opening of its first-ever flagship store in London on Thursday, marking a milestone for the British accessories label whose bags have been carried by Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Meryl Streep.

Dave Benett

Simone Ashley and minimalism aren’t two things I often associate with each other, but the British actress made a convincing case for it in TOVE’s red Beth dress.

Simone Ashley poses with her black DeMellier Stockholm bag, showing the draped detailing of her red Tove dress at the London launch. — Dave Benett

What I love about this look is that the colour does most of the talking, with the softly draped detail providing a focal point without distracting from the dress’s simplicity.

Simone Ashley carries a black DeMellier handbag while meeting guests at the label's first London flagship store celebration. — Pip Bourdillon

My only change would have been the bag. While the black DeMellier Stockholm bag complemented her black mules, I feel the label’s Vancouver clutch would have been a much better choice with this dress.