Sydney Sweeney brings gothic glamour to the Toronto Film Festival

Sydney Sweeney was the definition of restraint when she appeared at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where she premiered her new thriller EdenThe actor walked the red carpet on Saturday in a simple ensemble that was apparently inspired by the 1950s.

Her custom Erdem look was a mix of gothic and romantic, and included an ivory midi dress with a nipped waist and an A-line skirt. A delicate bow detail accentuated the waist of the garment, while intricate pink, white and brown floral appliqués appeared to grow out of the dress. The ruffled flowers continued onto the matching collared cape, emphasizing the tailored (and retro) look of the outfit.

Sweeney swept her straight blonde hair back to show off the structured jacket. With the help of stylist Molly Dickson, she added a pair of pink suede pointy heels so the toes of the shoes peeked out from under the full skirt of her dress. Otherwise, she sparingly accessorized with pink and red crystal rings.

The actress added a twist to her look with a sultry glam look, including smoky brown eyeshadow and burgundy lipstick that contrasted with the lighter tones of her ensemble. However, the clashing hues seemed to allude to her latest film, playing on its themes of survival and struggle.

Based on the true story of the European settlers who came to the island of Floreana. Eden is a thriller with an all-star cast including Sweeney, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Jude Law and others. In the film, the characters test their limits as they try to coexist on the island despite the harsh living conditions created by their fellow settlers.

Maya Ernest is an editor who covers everything from the latest fashion news to features exploring personal style, social media trends and conscious consumerism.