Mckenna Grace took her method dressing to a new level in an allover shimmering Almée Couture gown for “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” screening at Westfield London on Wednesday night.
The 20-year-old actress was “going for the second Quarter Quell. I was going for the arena,” Grace told Entertainment Tonight during a red carpet interview. “I’m just missing the Cornucopia. That’s my reference of the night,” Grace said.
The actress’ dress hailed from Almée Couture’s spring 2027 collection and featured a bouquet of botanicals set against a purple mountain range landscape. The form-fitting silhouette of the sleeveless dress was “adorned with blooming florals, shimmering textures, and a harmony of colors inspired by nature’s beauty,” per a description of the dress from the brand’s official Instagram account.
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The gown was “meticulously handcrafted, reflecting countless hours of dedication and an unwavering commitment to couture excellence.” Along with the artfully designed bodice, the dress cascaded into a flowing skirt with a train that trailed Grace on the arrival carpet.
The glittering elements didn’t stop at the dress. Grace accessorized her look with a pair of diamond drop earrings courtesy of Anabela Chan. Grace’s glam also paid homage to the Quarter Quell-inspired dress, with soft purple eye shadow and a subtle bubblegum pink lip. Grace’s London screening ensemble was curated by stylist Molly Dickson.
Over the last several weeks, Grace’s “Sunrise on the Reaping” press tour has been full of method dressing moments that not only paid homage to the forthcoming installment in “The Hunger Games” franchise, but also nodded to the stars, set-pieces and symbols from the universe.
Grace recreated Jennifer Lawrence’s first Academy Awards red dress at the Academy Museum Gala on Oct. 17 in a custom Mônot red gown, making it onto WWD’s Best Dressed of the evening. She also gave a nod to the Capitol’s interview set from the film series with her archival Gucci look in New York City on Oct. 23. Wednesday night’s Almée Couture gown, however, feels like the penultimate moment in Grace’s tributes to Panem.
“The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” follows “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” as the latest prequel in the film adaptation franchise of the young adult book series by Suzanne Collins.
Set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen enters the arena, the film follows a young Haymitch Abernathy, played by Joseph Zada, as he competes in the 50th Hunger Games. Grace plays fellow District 12 tribute Maysilee Donner. “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” hits theaters Nov. 20.
