Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the acclaimed creator of "Fleabag," showcased a notable evolution in her personal style at the Venice Film Festival premiere of her partner Martin McDonagh's film, "The Banshees of Inisherin." Waller-Bridge, 41, captured attention in a custom Celine outfit featuring a white cape and black trousers, a departure from her previously more casual, eclectic style.
Her ensemble for the Thursday night premiere, where she appeared alongside McDonagh, 56, was completed with sunglasses, projecting an air of "cool-girl chic." The appearance marked a significant moment in her public journey, transitioning from the relaxed, quirky aesthetic often associated with her early career to a more refined and polished presentation.
Waller-Bridge's style transformation appears to have gained momentum around 2019, the same year she graced the cover of American Vogue in a Saint Laurent dress. Around this period, she began working with fashion stylist Elizabeth Saltzman, who has also styled notable figures like Gwyneth Paltrow and Saoirse Ronan. Following her work with Saltzman, reports indicate Waller-Bridge collaborated with stylist Ryan Hastings, who is known for dressing celebrities with edgier red carpet tastes.
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Her status as a style icon was further solidified during her 2023 press tour for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Notable appearances included a striking chainmail dress with a cream cape in London and a plunging Roland Mouret jumpsuit at a premiere in Germany. Before engaging professional stylists, Waller-Bridge's public attire typically consisted of simpler pieces like navy shift dresses and white shirts.
Fashion stylist Lisa Talbot commented on Waller-Bridge's style evolution, noting it as an example of elevating one's look while retaining individuality. Talbot observed that the Venice ensemble, with its "understated but incredibly chic" Celine design, presented a strong, elongated silhouette and conveyed confidence and self-awareness.
Waller-Bridge, who has achieved critical and commercial success with "Fleabag" and received nominations for her work on "Killing Eve," has also seen significant financial growth. Her company, PMWB Limited, reported nearly £16 million in the financial year ending last November. Her career began with a stage debut in 2009, and "Fleabag" first appeared as a one-woman show in 2013 before achieving widespread fame on television in 2016.