Ellie Bamber’s Unconventional Take on Victorian Romance at ‘Ebenezer’ Premiere

While Andrea Riseborough was the highlight of the New York screening, Ellie Bamber claimed that honour at the Ebenezer global premiere, held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Monday evening.

This is likely to be an unpopular opinion, but I love this Valentino Fall 2026 look.

There is something wonderfully reminiscent of a Victorian gothic romance about the combination of black lace, a high choker neckline and that extravagant raspberry-coloured taffeta skirt. It feels like something a rebellious heroine from a period drama would wear, which makes it particularly fitting for a film inspired by Charles Dickens.

What makes this work for me is the contrast. The fitted, sheer lace bodysuit adds a sensual element, while the gathered, tiered skirt brings all the old-world romance. I also love the flashes of lilac lining, which stop the skirt from becoming one solid block of colour. And for once, the creased texture of the taffeta actually works in its favour, adding to the rebellious character of the look.

The modifications – a shorter plunge, the removal of the padded shoulders and the decision to forgo the lilac tights – are all welcome changes, making this an improvement on the runway version.

Her beautifully styled auburn waves complement the period-inspired aesthetic, while her Boucheron jewellery provides the finishing touch.

I continue to love Ellie’s style since she stepped away from Chanel. Her red carpet choices have become far more interesting, and this is another example of why I’m enjoying this chapter of her fashion journey so much.

Styled by Aimée Croysdill. Makeup by Valeria Ferreira. Hair by Bjorn Krischker.

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