Cynthia Erivo has traded Elphaba green for a turn as Dracula at the Noël Coward Theatre in London’s West End, taking on a one-woman production that sees her play all 23 characters. For the opening night, guests arrived dressed in their gothic best, including Florence Pugh, who leaned fully into the drama in head-to-toe black.
While sheer has become a hallmark of Pugh’s red carpet style over the years, she opted for an opaque velvet dress by Patou for the occasion. The vampy turtleneck design featured a curve-hugging silhouette, delicate cap sleeves and an all-over equine pattern. She amplified the subtle gothicism of the look with a dark burgundy lip, minimal silver jewellery and a sweeping updo with softly wispy pieces framing the face.
It has been since spring that Pugh last stepped onto a red carpet, when she cycled through a series of futuristic looks for her Thunderbolts press tour. This time, however, her latest ensemble leaned entirely into the night’s vampiric mood, set by none other than the play’s star.
Erivo embraced full Dracula energy in a blood-red leather coat, complete with structured shoulders and oversized sleeves. Underneath, she opted for a black bodysuit, contrasting it with bold accessories including a fiery Givenchy mini bag and sky-high boots detailed with military-inspired accents.
Individually, both Pugh and Erivo are no strangers to method dressing. Together, they delivered nothing short of a vampiric masterclass.
