Keira Knightley's Style Story
From midriff-baring teen to full-on couture glamourpuss, we chart Keira's rise through the fashion ranks...
PANow a big star, but looking a lot like a teen at their first disco, Keira’s turn on the Pirates Of The Caribbean red carpet earned her plenty of column-inches in 2003. Those abs, Keira!
PAStill struggling to slip out of those jeans, at Keira’s London premiere of Pirates she still wasn't ready to make the leap into high fashion gowns.
PAThat’s more like it. Looking every inch the young Hollywood glamourpuss, Keira’s LBD and cute nude sandals combo is a fashion step in the right direction.
PAWow. Keira flaunts a new ‘do and a new style at the King Arthur premiere in NYC, with rich, brunette waves, a full fringe and this gorgeous 20s inspired frock with intricate beading and frills. We like.
PAWhat a transformation. Keira looks almost unrecognisable in this sequinned, slit to the navel gown with her newly-cropped, newly-blonded Eton ‘do.
PAHitting London’s Leicester Square for King Arthur’s big moment, Keira looked perfectly nice in this strapless prom-style dress with dainty heels and diamonds.
PARocking the ‘sexy secretary’ look, Keira’s 2005 Toronto Film Festival turn marked the moment she entered the British fashion ranks. This lady-like, figure-hugging Roland Mouret frock with cinched-in belt and pretty pumps is sophisticated, chic, and creates curves.
PALooking every inch the romantic heroine at London’s Pride and Prejudice premiere, Keira garnered plenty of attention from the paps with this Austen-esque purple silk empire-line gown by Matthew Williamson, a wrist full of bangles and tousled long locks.
RexWowing at the 2006 Golden Globes in crisp white Valentino and over $3 million in diamonds – 20-year-old Keira’s come a long way since the denim days.
PAUpping the glamour at the 2006 Academy Awards; Keira may have come away empty-handed, but her dramatic, taffeta, fish-tailed gown – custom-made by Vera Wang no less – in delicious maroon combined with this elegant, peacock feather-style diamond necklace was worthy of its own award. Keira later donated the dress to Oxfam, raising £4300 for charity from the eBay auction.
PASimply radiant in Chanel, Keira’s post-2006 red carpet gowns give us serious dress-envy every time. This dreamy, white chiffon number is to-die-for.
PAEdgy in Gucci for the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest premiere in London. This slit-to-the-navel, slinky gold gown proved that Keira isn't afraid to take fashion risks.
PAElegant and willowy in Chanel with simple accessories, Keira doesn’t have to make Atonement for her show-stopping, 2007 Venice Film Festival gown!
PALooking like an ethereal angel in delicate dove-grey, Keira wows in this silk tulle gown by Rodarte, romantically teamed with a Bulgari Vintage tiara and Sergio Rossi sandals. At just 22, Keira was showing off red carpet style-savvy more befitting to a Hollywood veteran than a relative newcomer.
PAFashion-forward in a wine-hued, tulle-taffeta prom dress with sheer panelling, rock chick eyes, tousled hair and skyscraper heels. We LOVE this look.
PACould this be our favourite Keira look ever? The star looked delicate and dainty in this overly feminine Erdem dress with sequin, bead and lace detailing. The starlet cleverly teamed her pretty frock with simple heels and retro pin curls.
PAKeira’s dreamy, peaches-and-cream ballerina gown by Rodarte with delicate petal straps was a sartorial hit.
PAKeira looked suitably regal in this royal-blue Alexis Mabille couture cocktail frock for the premiere of The Duchess in London, 2008, anchoring the elegant dress with chunky black patent platforms from Moschino.
PAThis simple, preppy style has become one of Keira’s signature looks – we loved this cute, nautical-style outfit the starlet wore for a press conference at the 2008 Toronto Film Festival.
PATeaming a preppy blazer with retro silk; Keira’s royal blue wraparound dress and satchel get-up wowed viewers on the David Letterman show in 2008.
PAThe epitome of effortless elegance in a black satin Chanel Couture cocktail dress with jewel embellished waist and shoulders detail. Stunning.
PADressing down off-duty with slouchy joggers, a chunky-knit cardigan and scarf combo and her beloved Converse – Keira even manages to make THIS look chic.
PAStepping away from her usual red carpet fool-proof formula, Keira rocked this loosely-tailored grey suit with a cute bow detail from Chloé, sensibly teamed with Chanel diamond-studded heels and, of course, a Chanel purse.
WENNDuring her stint treading the boards in London’s West End, Keira couldn’t be separated from her beloved Burberry Prorsum shearling coat, skinny jeans and Jimmy Choo biker boots. So much so, in fact, that she wore this get-up every night upon exiting the theatre.
PAKudos for the grey, embroidered trench, but it’s the Miu Miu satin platforms that really had us lusting. That was, until…
PA…Keira whipped off her coat to reveal head-to-toe Miu Miu (bar the Chanel purse) – this brave combo of a cheeky, naked lady print shirt and clashing puppy-dog print skirt gave the starlet plenty of style column inches.
PAKeira dazzled with her red carpet outing in 2010, teaming a gorgeous Erdem creation - one of her favourite labels - with a few choice diamanté pieces. Who’d have thought the little girl in the crop top could pull off such a fashion U-turn?
paThis is how Ms Knightley wears cut-outs: a Chanel couture gown with web-like beading. Ever the lady...
PA PhotosWhile it looks like it could have been a costume from one of her period films, this Valentino gown gave Keira a regal aura at the Venice Film Festival in 2011.
Rex FeaturesBut it was back to Chanel Couture at the London premiere of Anna Karenina.
She adds just a bit of trend-led thinking, working a metallic belt over this floral applique number.
Rex FeaturesWearing a pale mint Erdem gown, Keira proves her fashion prowess once and for all in one of her favourite designers.
Rex FeaturesFor the LA premiere of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit in 2014, Keira Knightley opted for a muted style to walk the red carpet; a navy and white Chanel number complete with pretty bows. Understated but stunning.
Rex FeaturesPromoting Begin Again in 2014, Keira pushes the sartorial boundaries with this fashion-forward multi-textured Chanel dress.
PA PhotosOut and about in New York with husband James Righton, Keira is summer-style-perfection in this long white embroidered gown.
PA PhotosKeira's Begin Again New York premiere outfit gave us serious dress envy. We adore this bird-print Valentino navy gown.
Getty ImagesBack in Erdem once again Keira oozes sex (and style) appeal at the Begin Again premiere after-party. This teal metallic lamé long-sleeved dress is heavenly non? We're almost positive she'll recycle it come the festive season, too.
PA PhotosNodding to the 50s in this powder blue poodle-skirted dress, Keira keeps the vintage look bang up-to-date with a halo braid and those punchy silver heels.
PA PhotosContinuing her press tour for Begin Again, Keira Knightley also continued her fabulous press tour fashion takeover. The Brit beauty wowed in this blush pink and gold gown by Simone Rocha and teamed it with a gorgeous wavy blow-dry.
Rex FeaturesAt the London Film Festival premiere of her new movie, The Imitation Game, Keira dazzled in this tiered gold and silver dress.
Rex FeaturesAt the British Independent Film Awards in London, Keira dazzled in an asymmetric, fur-lined dress, complete with intricate detail and jewels to match.
Getty ImagesKeira and her blooming bump looked stunning at the Imitation Game Oscar Members Screening dressed in a Michael van der Ham custom dress. We wonder how many times she's actually had to watch that film?
Getty ImagesKeira Knightley is on a materntiy style role. She looked exquisite in an embroidered Valentino gown at the 2015 Oscars
Getty ImagesKeira looked perfectly pretty in a floaty Gucci number as she attended the opening night of her new play Thérèse Raquin.
Getty ImagesTo attended a LFW a/w 16 after-party, Kiera dazzled in a vintage-style sequined dress, toughened up with biker boots.
Getty ImagesAt the opening of Valentino and Sofia Coppola's opera in Rome, she wore a red velvet gown by Valentino.
Rex FeaturesFor the 2016 BAFTA Night to Remember, Keira wore a romantic lace midi dress, paired with silver heels and natural hairstyle.
