TIFF Style Guide Sponsored by Yorkdale: how to channel Keira Knightley’s quirky English sensibility
TIFF Style Guide Sponsored by Yorkdale: how to channel Keira Knightley’s quirky English sensibility
By Toronto Life | September 3, 2013
By Toronto Life | 09/03/2013
Keira Knightley has been working red carpets long enough to accumulate a few fashion flops (remember this? And this?). In the last few years, however, the starlet has zoned in on her own subtly sexy sense of style. It’s heavy on sheer details, quirky prints and, for formal occasions, spectacular Chanel and Rodarte gowns (we’re expecting good things when she hits the TIFF red carpet on Saturday for Can a Song Save Your Life? ). Couture dresses aside, copying Knightley’s eclectic look isn’t as hard as it looks. We teamed up with Yorkdale Shopping Centre on a step-by-step guide to pulling it off.
230269 Knightley often opts for sheer pieces like this cap-sleeved Nina Ricci dress, which she wore to an awards gala in New York in January 2012 (Image: Jim Spellman/WireImage/Getty) TIFF Style Guide: Keira Knightley TIFF Style Guide: Keira Knightley https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-01-e1377797235921-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-01.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/culture/tiff-style-guide-keira-knightley/slide/tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-01/ tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-01 0 0
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230270 Similarly, this demurely-cut sheath by <strong>Byron Lars</strong> adds some sex appeal with sheer lace panels ($258)<br />
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<em>Available at Anthropologie, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 416-785-8688</em><br />
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230271 A quilted chain strap bag by <strong>kate spade new york</strong> channels the high society vibe of Knightley’s Chanel purse—without the eye-popping price tag ($258)<br />
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<em> Available at kate spade new york, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 416-782-2321</em><br />
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230272 Wear a pair of cut-out heels over opaque black tights for a tone-on-tone look. <strong>Zara</strong> high heels ($60)<br />
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<em> Available at Zara, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 416-640-0471</em><br />
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230274 Finally, add a sparkly ring and red nails as finishing touches. <strong>kate spade new york</strong> gold-plated ring ($58)<br />
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<em>Available at kate spade new york, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 416-782-2321</em><br />
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230275 At the Venice Film Festival last year, Knightley looked crisp and summery in an Orla Kiely shirtdress (Image: Venturelli/WireImage/Getty) TIFF Style Guide: Keira Knightley TIFF Style Guide: Keira Knightley https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-02-e1377797251866-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-02.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/culture/tiff-style-guide-keira-knightley/slide/tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-02/ tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-02 0 0
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230276 This versatile stretch poplin dress by<strong> Tory Burch</strong> has the same classic shape (on sale for $162.50; regular price $325)<br />
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<em> Available at Tory Burch, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 416-783-0698</em><br />
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230279 Next, define your waist with a light-coloured skinny belt. <strong>Ann Taylor</strong> belt ($33)<br />
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<em>Available at Ann Taylor, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 416-785-9001 </em><br />
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230277 The gold tassels and heels on these loafer pumps tie in with the gold buttons on the shirtdress (on sale for $175; regular price $350)<br />
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<em>Available at Tory Burch, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 416-783-0698</em><br />
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230278 A simple pendant works with the clean lines of this look. <strong>kate spade new york </strong>pendant ($58)<br />
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<em>Available at kate spade new york, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 416-782-2321</em><br />
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230280 Finally, add in some cat’s eye sunglasses like this pair from <strong>Anthropologie.</strong> They’re flattering to most face shapes ($38)<br />
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<em>Available at Anthropologie, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 416-785-8688</em><br />
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230281 Snapped in New York in June 2012, Knightley matched a bohomian floral dress with preppy cap-toe flats (Image: Alos Ceballos/FilmMagic/Getty) TIFF Style Guide: Keira Knightley TIFF Style Guide: Keira Knightley https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-03-e1377797265506-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-03.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/culture/tiff-style-guide-keira-knightley/slide/tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-03/ tiff-2013-style-guide-keira-knightley-03 0 0
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230282 For Keira’s off-duty look, start with a column-shaped dress that mixes prints. We like this <strong>Zara</strong> checked and floral version ($80) <br /><br /><br />
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<em>Available at Zara, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 416-640-0471</em><br />
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230286 The prints are busy, so keep the rest simple. <strong>Club Monaco</strong> Jamie tote ($298) <br /><br /><br />
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<em> Available at Club Monaco, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 416-782-6139</em><br />
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230370 Bring along a jean jacket in case you get chilly. <strong>Zara </strong>stretch denim jacket ($70) <br /><br /><br />
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<em>Available at Zara, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 416-640-0471</em><br />
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230284 Finally, slip on your go-to pair of low-heeled shoes. <strong>Ferragamo</strong> patent cap-toe pump ($350) <br /><br /><br />
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<em>Available at Salvatore Ferragamo, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 416-787-4994 </em><br />
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