Kristen Stewart added another accolade to her ever-growing list last night, stepping into her new era as a filmmaker in true fashion-forward form. Honored with the Rising Star Director Award at the 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival for her directorial debut The Chronology of Water, Stewart traded Halloween theatrics for sheer sophistication.
On the red carpet, the actor-turned-director stunned in a delicate white Rodarte ensemble straight from the label’s Spring/Summer 2025 runway. The ethereal look featured a sheer lace blouse with frilled cuffs, an open collar, and a soft tie at the chest—layered over a matching high-waisted skirt that floated with romantic ease. For a bold edge, Stewart and longtime stylist Tara Swennen juxtaposed the dreamy lace with black lingerie underneath and sleek black heels.
Accessorizing minimally yet intentionally, Stewart wore a silver lock pendant necklace, while makeup artist Jillian Dempsey gave her a smoky, smudged eye and Mark Townsend crafted a perfectly undone updo—equal parts grunge and grace, a reflection of Stewart herself.
Later in the evening, she switched into a second look: a tailored sheer shirt by Dzojchen, styled with a coordinating bra top, velvet mini skirt, and chunky Dr. Martens, topping it off with Garrett Leight sunglasses and a high ponytail. Her best accessory? The gleaming SCAD trophy in her hand.
The Chronology of Water, which premiered at Cannes earlier this year to a six-minute standing ovation, marks a major creative milestone for Stewart. Adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir, the biographical drama traces one woman’s path to self-discovery through writing and swimming—a story that, much like Stewart’s red-carpet looks, finds power in raw honesty and fearless beauty.
