November 10, 2026

Charlie Murphy Puts Preen Back in the Spotlight at the ‘Ebenezer’ Premiere

Charlie Murphy joined her Ebenezer co-star Ellie Bamber for the London premiere on Monday evening, and it seems black lace was the unofficial dress code for the night.

Charlie Murphy poses in a black beaded lace Preen dress with an asymmetric neckline, satin peplum and sheer skirt at the Ebenezer premiere.
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The actress wore a look from Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, the British label founded by Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi, from their Fall 2024 collection, their most recent runway presentation.

Charlie Murphy showcases the sculptural black satin peplum and fitted lace silhouette of her Preen dress at the Ebenezer London premiere.
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Like Ellie’s look, this delivered both gothic romance and glamour, but there is much more going on here than your typical black lace dress. The sheer bodice features intricate black beaded embroidery, while the voluminous satin peplum creates a striking contrast with the delicate lace skirt. This mix of textures and unexpected fabric combinations has always been a hallmark of the designers’ work.

Charlie Murphy displays the sheer lace skirt and black Manolo Blahnik sandals worn with her Preen Fall 2024 dress at the Ebenezer premiere.
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There is a lot happening here, but Charlie wears it beautifully. The simple hair and makeup are exactly what this dress needed, and she looks fantastic.

Preen has given us so many memorable red carpet moments over the years, and seeing this dress reminds me just how much I’ve missed the label. Could this be the beginning of a red carpet comeback? I certainly hope so.

Close-up of Charlie Murphy in a Preen black lace dress featuring intricate beaded embroidery, with Boodles earrings at the Ebenezer premiere.
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Boodles earrings and Manolo Blahnik sandals completed her look.

Styled by Rosie Arkell-Palmer. Makeup by Emma White Turle. Hair by Earl Simms.

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Fall 2024 runway look featuring a black embellished lace dress with a satin peplum and lace face veil, later worn by Charlie Murphy at the Ebenezer London premiere.
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Fall 2024

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