At this point, Elle Fanning has made the art of red-carpet storytelling look effortless. Arriving at the London premiere of Predator: Badlands, the actress delivered a quietly cinematic fashion moment — one stitched together with nostalgia, craftsmanship, and an impeccable eye for detail.
Working alongside stylist Samantha McMillen, Fanning enlisted Coach creative director Stuart Vevers to craft a custom ivory three-piece ensemble that redefined sci-fi chic. The look centered on a belted leather moto jacket with contrasting black lining and statement zippers, worn open over a silk faille bralette and sweeping full skirt that cascaded dramatically to the floor. The play between toughness and tenderness — leather against silk, structure against flow — was quintessential Elle.
But the real story was in the details. Scattered across the jacket were retro movie-poster buttons — small, collectible-style pins that harkened back to the franchise’s late-’80s origins. Each featured vintage typography, iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger stills, and classic Predator taglines, transforming Fanning’s outerwear into a love letter to the film’s history.
As the franchise enters a new era with Badlands — directed by Dan Trachtenberg and out November 7 — Fanning’s look felt both reverent and refreshingly modern, a reminder of how seamlessly pop culture and couture can intersect.
With her signature blonde waves by Jenda Alcorn and glimmering eye makeup by Erin Ayanian Monroe, Fanning balanced the sharpness of her ensemble with a luminous softness that’s become her red-carpet signature.
In a world of endless franchise reboots, Elle Fanning’s take proves that true homage doesn’t scream — it whispers in style.
