Why Keira Knightley Wore a 1930s Dress in The Aftermath

Why Keira Knightley Wore a 1930s Dress in The Aftermath

Why does Keira Knightley wear a 1930s-style emerald evening gown in The Aftermath (2019) — a story set after World War II?

The slinky bias-cut silhouette feels like a clear tribute to the iconic green dress from Atonement. Costume designer Bojana Nikitović acknowledged the inspiration but created something original — a softer, more intimate interpretation of 1930s glamour.

While post-war fashion was shifting toward Dior’s structured “New Look,” this gown leans into liquid silk, movement, and mood over strict historical accuracy.
Sometimes costume design isn’t about trends.

It’s about emotion.
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