ShareThisForget about the disappointing absence of red-carpet fashion shows at American awards galas this month because of the Hollywood writers' strike.The biggest current fashion buzz is a fabulous emerald gown that Keira Knightley wears during a scene in the award-winning movie "Atonement."Created by British costume designer Jacqueline Durran, the sleeveless, floor-sweeping dress -- a composite of three shades of green -- is the latest hot topic in fashion news. It was voted best film costume of all time in a poll taken by In Style magazine and British TV network Sky Movies, and fashionistas everywhere are singing its praises."Ultra-feminine," commented Sandy Smith, a buyer at Catherina in Oakmont, Pa."Yummy!" gushed boutique owner E.B. Pepper.Other brands didn't need to see the frock on the red carpet to quickly whip up a knockoff affordable to the masses. For example, a darker-green, fairly similar rendition by Faviana in sizes 0 to 12 is $238 at OnlineFormal.com and eDressme.com.The stunning dress is part of the wardrobe worn by Knightley in her role as Cecilia Tallis. Durran, who glammed up '30s-inspired looks for the flick, also worked with Knightley in 2005's "Pride & Prejudice," winning an Academy Award nomination for costume design on that project.(LaMont Jones can be reached at ljones(at)post-gazette.com. For more stories, visit scrippsnews.com.)
Designers swoon over 'Atonement' gown
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