Ebenezer London Premiere: The Night’s Best Looks, From Valentino to Preen

The world premiere of Ebenezer, which turns Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol into a gothic horror film, took place on the evening of Monday, 9 November 2026 at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London. Directed by Ti West and starring Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge, the film’s red carpet was turned into a film set with snowy fir trees and a Victorian street backdrop. Fashion-wise, the most talked-about name of the night was Ellie Bamber, who plays Scrooge’s long-lost love in the film: the actress chose an evening gown adapted from Valentino‘s Fall 2026 collection.

According to the film’s official account, Ebenezer arrives in cinemas this Friday. Cast members Rupert Grint, Sam Claflin and Tramell Tillman were also on the red carpet at the premiere. Below, we have rounded up the night’s standout looks, with the designer credits confirmed by our sources.

The talk of the night: Ellie Bamber in Valentino

Bamber’s gown brought two different worlds together. The top featured a black floral lace bodice with a high, choker-like neckline; below it fell a gathered, tiered taffeta skirt in raspberry. According to Red Carpet Fashion Awards, the gown was a modified version of a look from Valentino’s Fall 2026 show: the plunge was shortened, the shoulder pads were removed and the lilac tights from the runway were left out. Flashes of lilac lining showed through the skirt. Bamber finished the look with Boucheron jewellery and auburn waves; she was styled by Aimée Croysdill.

Tom + Lorenzo also confirmed the gown as Valentino, highlighting the dropped-waist skirt, the bodice and the lace choker. Nodding to Victorian romance without turning into a classic period costume, the choice also suited the film’s dark Christmas mood. At the premiere, Bamber said the film is still a family film, with only a touch of fright.

Charlie Murphy: Preen from the archive

Charlie Murphy — Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

Irish actress Charlie Murphy, who appears in the film, wore an archive piece from the Fall 2024 collection of London-based Preen by Thornton Bregazzi. The black beaded lace dress had an asymmetric neckline, a satin peplum and a sheer lace skirt. Murphy completed the dress with Boodles earrings and black Manolo Blahnik sandals; she was styled by Rosie Arkell-Palmer. The brand’s own Instagram account also shared the look.

See Preen by Thornton Bregazzi's Charlie Murphy post on Instagram

Archive pieces returning to the red carpet is one of the strongest trends of recent seasons. Murphy’s choice also stood out for bringing a British label back into view without waiting for a new season.

Velvet, a white jacket and a fedora for the men

The male guests at the premiere also stepped away from the classic black suit:

Sam Claflin wore a white-on-white polka-dot double-breasted jacket by Tom Ford with black trousers, and a pink-and-white orchid on his lapel.
Tramell Tillman paired a black velvet double-breasted suit by Giorgio Armani with a geometric-print scarf.
Johnny Depp walked the red carpet in a dark suit, a navy shirt, a grey fedora and red-tinted glasses; it was noted that he wore fewer accessories than usual.

And the rest

Director Ti West and actor Rupert Grint were also on the red carpet; both opted for understated looks in shades of black.

Why it matters

Film premieres are no longer just promotional evenings; they are also showcases where fashion houses present their new collections to the world. What stood out on the Ebenezer night was how the looks connected with the film’s theme: fabrics that recall the Victorian era, such as lace, taffeta and velvet, were reinterpreted through today’s cuts. In our view, Bamber’s Valentino is a fine example of catching that thin line between costume and contemporary fashion. Seen from Turkey, this approach could also open a creative space for designers at the premieres of local productions, which are strong in period series and films.

Sources

Image: The Odeon cinema in London’s Leicester Square (representative image) — Robert Lamb, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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