GLAMOUR recently enjoyed watching Beauty and The Beast and we have to say, it was absolutely amazing! Belle’s well-known yellow dress looked absolutely stunning. Emma Watson spoke to us about her time wearing the gorgeous ball gown, stating that it was “flawless” and a “dream” to move around in.
In a recent interview, Emma’s co-star, Dan Stevens, mentioned that his daughter gave her opinion on Emma’s dress and even drew some sketches of her own designs for Emma to look at. How cute is that? Watch the interview clip for more details…
Designed by Jacqueline Durran, an Oscar-winning costume designer, each character’s outfit in the film was carefully constructed with great attention to detail. One of the biggest challenges was reimagining Belle’s famous ball gown, as fans had a deep affection for her traditional yellow dress from the animated version. Numerous discussions were had regarding its design, hue, and material to capture the essence of the beloved costume in the live-action movie.
Jacqueline described how the yellow dress in our movie was intentionally selected as a nod to the animated version. The aim was to give it a fresh twist by adding intricate details and a realistic touch. The end result was a stunning gown crafted from layers upon layers of airy satin organza in a vibrant shade of yellow (equivalent to 180 feet), expertly cut in a sweeping circular silhouette, and meticulously assembled with 3,000 feet of thread.
The top two levels were decorated with a detailed gold leaf pattern, inspired by the beautiful design of the ballroom’s Rococo floor. They were also decorated with a stunning 2,160 sparkling Swarovski crystals.