Florence Pugh wears Victorian mourning dress at East of Eden event
Florence Pugh attended a For Your Consideration event for Netflix's East of Eden in Los Angeles last night wearing a custom Victorian ensemble.
Designer Harris Reed creates sculptural look
The actor wore an outfit designed by Harris Reed that featured exaggerated puff sleeves and power shoulders. This style echoed classic Victorian mourning dressing which Queen Victoria popularized after her husband Prince Albert died in 1861. The ensemble required all-black fabrics, high necklines, and long sleeves to match the historical period of the drama series. Stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray paired the tailored peplum jacket with platform heels and Bulgari jewels for the occasion.
Hair and makeup complete the modern look
Hair stylist Adir Abergel gave Pugh's blonde locks a messy updo to fit the story's time period. Makeup artist Alex Babsky finished the appearance with a moody deep-red lipstick that he mixed himself as a custom shade. Co-star Christopher Abbott and series creator Zoe Kazan joined Pugh on the red carpet for the gathering. Zoe Kazan adapted John Steinbeck's 1952 novel for the screen and also served as executive producer for the project.
Cathy character gets complex backstory
In the part of Cathy, a character often viewed as a soulless villain, Kazan delivered a complex performance. The actress gave this character a more complex and compelling backstory that humanized her for the 2026 interpretation. This first chapter takes place one year before the events described in the original literary source material.
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