In another dazzling display of red carpet prowess, Hunter Schafer continues to captivate audiences during the promotional tour for her latest film, “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” The actor’s fashion choices have been nothing short of wild, inventive, and thrilling, making her a standout on every step and repeat. Last night in New York City, Schafer maintained her style dominance, donning a floral frock from Marni’s spring 2024 collection, crafted by designer Francesco Risso.
Collaborating closely with stylist Dara Allen, Schafer has embraced the opportunity to weave a fashion fantasy throughout the tour, using each ensemble as a narrative canvas. Allen shares insights into their creative process, stating, “We’ve been having so much fun. Hunter and I wanted to play with the creativity and ingenuity of her character, Tigris, while pushing the envelope with fashion on the red carpet.”
Allen, drawing from her background in editorial styling, approached the tour as a living and moving fashion story inspired by the films and Schafer’s character. Describing the latest Marni look, Allen expresses admiration for its captivating nature, featuring upcycled, hand-painted metal flowers applied to a floral-printed poplin base. “This Marni dress is really special. It looks like it’s covered in stickers and is growing a bouquet of wire and foil flowers,” Allen notes. She appreciates the delicate balance between the dress’s unhinged decoration and its simple, sweet silhouette, emphasizing the importance of infusing chic effortlessness into their fashion choices.
Contrasting with Schafer’s previous looks, such as the silver Alexander McQueen ensemble earlier in the week, Allen highlights the shorter and sweeter nature of the Marni creation. “It felt good for a smaller screening like New York to do something that felt more fun and light to close off the tour,” says Allen. “We loved winking towards Effie Trinket and the iconic look of the Capitol in the original movies for the final premiere.”
As the whirlwind press tour comes to an end, Schafer and Allen conclude on an upbeat note. Recounting the moment Schafer first tried on the Marni dress, Allen describes the actor’s immediate excitement, saying, “As soon as I pulled the zipper up, it was undeniable: Hunter immediately lit up and got so excited. Once we had her dressed in New York with the full hair and makeup, she kept bouncing around making the metal flowers clink together.” A stunning fashion moment that is both visually striking and joyously wearable—a total win-win.
