Lily Collins’ Fairytale in Elie Saab: A Violet Ombré Gown and Hidden Brian Atwood Heels Steal the Rome Spotlight

You’d be forgiven for thinking Lily Collins just stepped out of a modern fairytale when she arrived at the 9th Rome Film Festival in October 2014.

Promoting her romantic comedy-drama Love, Rosie alongside co-star Sam Claflin, the then-25-year-old actress delivered one of her most unforgettable red-carpet moments to date. This outfit perfectly captured her signature mix of vintage glamour and youthful ease.

At the 9th annual Rome Film Festival, actress Lily Collins shone in a stunning strapless silk gown from Elie Saab’s Spring-Summer 2014 collection (Credit: KIKA / WENN)

A Fairytale Entrance: Lily Collins Stuns in Elie Saab’s Violet Ombré Couture Gown

Collins floated down the carpet in a violet ombré gown from Elie Saab’s Spring/Summer 2014 Couture collection, featuring a sculpted strapless bodice and a full, sweeping skirt that melted from deep plum into soft lilac.

The dramatic gradient gave the illusion of movement with every step, creating a painterly effect that felt both romantic and regal.

Sam Claflin (L), Lily Collins, and Christian Ditter attend the premiere of ‘Love, Rosie’ during the 9th Rome Film Festival on October 19, 2014, in Rome, Italy (Credit: Morandi / Terenghi / IPA / Startraksphoto)

Hidden Height: Brian Atwood’s Double-Platform Pumps Complete Lily Collins’ Couture Moment

Ever the style perfectionist, Lily grounded the ethereal couture with a pair of Brian Atwood “Hamper” double-platform pumps hidden beneath layers of tulle and silk, proving that even beneath layers of tulle and silk, she knows the power of a great heel.

The added height gave the gown an elegant lift, allowing the skirt to glide effortlessly as she posed for photographers.

Lily Collins paired the Elie Saab gown with a sleek black belt from the same fashion house (Credit: KIKA / WENN)

💜 More Brian Atwood Platform Moments Worth Revisiting

Lily Collins wasn’t the only star to trust Brian Atwood’s towering platforms for red-carpet perfection. These memorable moments capture the designer’s signature mix of height, glamour, and unapologetic confidence across different eras of celebrity style:

Finishing touches — a thin black Elie Saab belt, Vita Fede jewelry, and a dark plum lip — underscored her refined sense of balance.

In addition to the Elie Saab dress and black belt, Lily Collins completed her look with platform heels by Brian Atwood, earrings by Norman Silverman, rings by Vita Fede, and EF Collection (Credit: KIKA / WENN)

With her retro waves and polished poise, Collins didn’t just attend a premiere; she crowned herself as one of Hollywood’s true red-carpet romantics.

Lily Collins completed her glamorous autumn look with a dark plum lip color and retro waves (Credit: KIKA / WENN)

Elie Saab’s couture masterpiece shimmered in cascading shades of purple and lilac, its ombré silk layers flowing gracefully with every step Lily took down the red carpet.

Lily Collins has a back tattoo that reads “Love Will Always Win” located on the right side of her back, near her shoulder blade (Credit: KIKA / WENN)

Explore More Lily Collins Fashion Highlights

Over a decade later, Lily Collins’ fairytale moment in Elie Saab Couture still stands as one of her most breathtaking red-carpet looks.

From romantic silhouettes to structured tailoring, she continues to balance grace and confidence with every step. For readers who can’t get enough of her ever-evolving style, here are more iconic Lily Collins fashion and footwear moments worth revisiting: