Do You Recall When Liz Hurley Donned 'That' Dress?
Liz Hurley continues to be one of the best style icons in the UK fashion space, marking the turn of the fifth decade of her life on Tuesday. She does not fail to turn heads even after more than thirty years of public exposure, owing to her claiming a self-composed line of beachwear and her being declared the "world's hottest woman" only last year. But all those achievements were made possible after she 'made it big' in 1994 after turning heads with her stunning appearance at the premiere of a movie she was not cast in.
Nonetheless, that is not to say "Four Weddings and a Funeral" was not a huge success. The film was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, in addition to becoming the highest-grossing UK film of all time, a title it held for 15 years.
The model-actress was not very famous before walking the red carpet, and given that she starred in the not-so-great Wesley Snipes film "The Passenger 57," the swathes of people who did not recognize her as Hugh Grant's partner were devoid of any means to identify her.
In this case, it makes sense to think it was Grant's big night. After his role in 'Four Weddings,' he was sure to win a Golden Globe, and soon he got offers to play very British roles, which he took. He acted in these roles in a kind of confused and rushed way. But, if your guest is an English pop star, a model in a very low-cut dress for that time, well, you might not stay the star for long.
The dress, cut low and showing a lot of leg, was made of silk and seemed to be sewn by scissors, a mix of silk and wool that stood out. The deep neckline was a chance for harsh paparazzi to make a strong show. The dress was held up just by double shoulder straps and safety pins. Her hair was messy, giving her a grown-up air, getting her the right nods for the simple yet fine look of her dress.
It turns out she was searching for someone to make her dreams come true. She thanks him for the success because of the courage they showed years later. For her, it was a "favor," telling the story so people could know it came from an Italian fashion brand's office with no coat hangers, waiting for a global call to promote. But this unplanned bold outfit would push HR ex-boss Pamela and Grant in their fancy outfits right into the bright light of global notice.
"From the time I was 14, my mom would always say, You are not going out like that. I am done with you," she said. "Only in England would a bold dress make such a big stir." She wasn't the only one to win that night. The wild press news made Versace more known as a brand that likes to show the woman's shape, not hide it," as Hurley said.
