Emma Stone channels Gwyneth Paltrow in green silk look straight from 1990s classic ‘Great Expectations’

Emma Stone stunned fans with a striking throwback look during her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York. The Oscar-winning actress stepped out wearing an archival green silk ensemble by Donna Karan, instantly drawing comparisons to Gwyneth Paltrow’s unforgettable wardrobe from the 1998 film Great Expectations.

The outfit, known among fashion enthusiasts as Look 40 from Donna Karan’s Spring 1996 collection, is a cult favourite in both fashion and film history. It features a sheer green collared blouse fastened with a single hook at the bust, paired with a flowing bias-cut maxi skirt. The minimalist design became iconic after Paltrow wore it in the Alfonso Cuarón adaptation of Great Expectations, where every costume and set detail was drenched in shades of green.

Emma Stone’s recreation was faithful to the original while offering a subtle modern twist. Styled by Petra Flannery, she paired the vintage silk look with black Manolo Blahnik Susa kitten-heel mules and diamond stud earrings. Her soft hair and understated makeup allowed the timeless Donna Karan silhouette to take centre stage.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Great Expectations wardrobe remains one of the most recognisable fashion moments in cinema, merging 90s minimalism with romantic drama. Stone’s homage, unveiled during her promotional tour for Bugonia, her latest collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos, seems to tap into that same cinematic nostalgia. The deliberate choice to channel a 1990s icon rather than debut a new designer piece adds depth and intention to her red-carpet strategy.

Fashion critics have already dubbed it one of Emma Stone’s boldest press looks this year, celebrating her for understanding the power of visual storytelling through clothing. The move highlights how vintage Hollywood and runway fashion continue to influence modern celebrity style.

By blending pop culture history with high fashion, Stone created a moment that resonated with both film lovers and fashion fans alike, a perfect marriage of cinema, nostalgia and timeless glamour.