All seven episodes of Zoe Kazan’s new adaptation of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden are now streaming on Netflix. The series, which centers on Cathy Ames, is getting great reviews. The Hollywood Reporter noted that Zoe, granddaughter of the original film’s controversial director Elia Kazan, comes closer to successfully adapting the novel than her grandfather. I’m excited to watch it this weekend.
Florence Pugh has been getting rave reviews for her portrayal of Cathy. Zoe recently told People that Florence was the “only person” she wanted for the role. It’s been a while since I’ve read the book, but I’m not surprised that Florence’s portrayal of Cathy absolutely slaps.
Florence wore custom Vivienne Westwood at East of Eden’s New York City premiere on September 30. She rocked an embroidered chartreuse corset with a matching bolero and a long gunmetal silk skirt. She had on Bulgari jewels, including their amazing Tubogas choker. I love it so much. The corset, the color, and the choker are fierce.
Florence changed into a custom Vivienne Westwood pale pink slip dress with a matching long scarf and diamond drop earrings for the after party. She also posed with her boyfriend, Finn Cole. This is an elegant dress with old Hollywood vibes.
Zoe’s premiere dress was a Pre-Spring 2027 lacy black Erdem with hand-embroidered floral embellishments. I love the top half of her look, including her hair, makeup, and earrings. When you zoom out, however, it looks like a goth lampshade. No shade if you’re into that!
Zoe’s longtime partner, Paul Dano, also attended. I love me some Paul Dano. He wore a black suit with a navy button-up shirt. They looked so cute together.
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- NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 30: Florence Pugh attends the East of Eden Premiere on September 30, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Emilio Madrid/Getty Images for Netflix)
Photo note by Celebitchy: Aubrey Plaza was also there! Credit: Ulices Ramales/T.Jackson/Backgrid, Darla Khazei/INSTARimages, Getty Images, Emilio Madrid/Getty Images for Netflix
Miss Flo has been killing it on this tour. I think this look might be my favourite. I am totally watching this this weekend.
Also Zoe and Paul…awww!
WWD says “Stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray… curated Pugh’s “East of Eden” premiere look and the actress’ press tour wardrobe.” I love her hair – it looks absolutely awesome here, WWD credits Hyungsun Ju.
I don’t love the after party transparent look though.
Love the outfit.
I love the red carpet look. That is a work of art. The pink slip dress is basic. But it’s fine.
The chest area is unflattering and further cheapened by a giant zipper. The skirt is a mess. The pink dress is much better.
I completely agree. I don’t think she usually dresses to flatter her figure at all.
I often feel like she’s dressing as if she’s much taller than she actually is
OMG: SO cheap looking! The chest fit is so bad, the whole thing is such a mess. I like the pink dress though.
Not loving either look. But watching East of Eden. Didn’t know she was with Paul Dano or I forgot.
Apropos of nothing, I had no idea Florence was British. I saw an interview with her the other day and I was shocked! LOL It’s so weird how Americans default to thinking everyone is American. As to this dress, that bodice is just not it.
If you only know people from movies where they do American accents (or also Russian in this case), it’s kind of natural you wouldn’t question it. Especially because I think her accent work is great. I had a friend who was convinced Alan tudyck was British because the first movie she saw him in was a knights tale.
I thought Forest Whitaker was British for the longest time because he’s so convincing in the Crying Game and you couldn’t just look things up back then. But then I heard him interviewed on NPR about being the son of teachers in LA.
Florence’s green dress is very Halloween coded and I love it.
Zoe and Paul are a really cute couple, aren’t they?
Love it. She looks amazing. Zoe’s dress is also great and she looks really pretty as well.
I’m glad to hear this is getting great reviews because I was pretty worried after seeing the trailer and reading the promo, at least the initial stuff. I plan to start watching this weekend.
Yeah, I’m a fan of Florence and this look. Her insta feed is fire too with a lot her dresses with Bulgari jewels. And ofc, nice that she speaks out about issues she cares about, like the Cornell rape case.
Florence looks amazing!
Love Florence’s first look, but not the pale pink. The long scarves seem to be a popular addition for evening dresses lately, but as a kid who grew up on Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark (still haunted by those illustrations), it always reminds me of the one about the girl who always wore a scarf or ribbon around her neck, and it turned out to be the only thing holding her head onto her body.
Zoe’s dress is great. I’ve always thought that the robe de style (the usual 1920s dropped waist shift, but with crinoline or panniers) was an interesting silhouette. It’s tricky one to pull off, but if you’ve got the figure for it, it definitely makes a statement.
I hate the color chartreuse. If it was a different shade I would adore this! U still really like it and her styling is fantastic.
I’m unsure about both dresses but that hairstyle is a work of art