BEST DRESSED

Olga Kurylenko: Risk Taker

by Sue Williamson

Olga Kurylenko in Ralph and Russo

She’s been a model, a Bond girl, and, most recently, played the lead in Russell Crow’s new film, “The Water Diviner.” Now, the actress is taking on the role of style maverick.

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Part of Olga Kurylenko’s red carpet charm is her knack for being seasonally appropriate. In a sequined plaid dress from the Christian Dior Pre-Fall 2014 collection, the actress looked right at home at the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation’s Arts for Human Rights Gala in London.

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Kurylenko mixed things up again for the Liberatrum Cultural Honour for Francis Ford Coppola—this time in a leather and tweed look from Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2014 collection.

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The actress perfected holiday dressing at the Claridges and Dolce & Gabbana annual Christmas Tree Party in a glittering Dolce & Gabbana dress. Ironic sweater-wearers, take note.

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For the Sydney premiere of “The Water Diviner,” the actress looked elegant in an ethereal pale green Prada dress and Tiffany & Co. diamond earrings.

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Changing things up yet again, Kurylenko tried a modern mod look on for size for the Melbourne premiere of “The Water Diviner.” A black cat-eye and side part complimented her leather Emilio Pucci mini dress while an unexpected orange-red pedicure highlighted her Tabitha Simmons sandals.

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Kurylenko stole the show at the Istanbul premiere of “The Water Diviner” in a Ralph Lauren Collection white jersey gown, diamond ear cuffs, a tousled up-do, and a cool gray manicure.

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In an embellished Ralph & Russo Fall 2014 couture gown and David Morris tassel earrings, the actress shined at the Opening Night Gala of the Dubai International Film Festival.

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Metallic, lace, trompe l’oeil details, and a wide white belt—on paper, this Alessandra Rich dress is a red carpet risk. With smooth, wavy hair and bronze makeup, Olga Kurylenko made it a win.

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