Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, November 20161/11Close to You
Negga and Edgerton play Mildred and Richard Loving, the real-life couple whose case changed history. Céline linen jumpsuit, $2,650; Céline, NYC. Alexander McQueen earrings and cuff. On Edgerton: Slowear-Glanshirt shirt. Levi’s 511 jeans. Stetson hat.
Fashion Editor: Camilla Nickerson
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, November 20162/11Country Life
Born in Ethiopia and raised in Ireland, Negga connected to her character’s rural upbringing. “Virginia isn’t that different from Ireland,” she says. Marc Jacobs blouse ($1,800) and wrap skirt ($2,200); select Marc Jacobs stores. On Edgerton: Theory shirt. Hickey Freeman pants.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, November 20163/11Walk With Me
The actors capture the romance of two people who are meant to be together. Calvin Klein Collection dress; Calvin Klein Collection, NYC. On Edgerton: Salvatore Ferragamo suit and shirt.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, November 20164/11Natural Affinity
“Joel and Ruth liked each other,” says director Jeff Nichols of his leads. Prada embroidered dress; select Prada boutiques. Alexander McQueen necklace. Marc Jacobs espadrilles.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, November 20165/11Embraceable You
The film premiered at Cannes to rave reviews. Gucci cashmere-and-wool sweater ($1,650) and duchesse-silk skirt ($3,700); select Gucci boutiques. New York Vintage scarf (in hair). Fendi bag. Tory Burch espadrilles. On Edgerton: A.P.C. denim shirt and jeans.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, November 20166/11Set Piece
“How easy the door out of that marriage would have been,” Edgerton says. “It was a door he never thought to go through.” Oscar de la Renta dress; oscardelarenta.com. Alexander McQueen corset and belt. On Edgerton: A.P.C. jacket. Ermenegildo Zegna polo shirt. The Frye Company boots.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, November 20167/11Step in Time
The actors watched a documentary about the Lovings to steep themselves in the story. Valentino dress; select Valentino boutiques. New York Vintage scarf. Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection earrings. Prada corset.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, November 20168/11Soft Touch
“She spoke in Mildred’s voice,” says Nichols of Negga, who transformed her Irish brogue into a gentle Southern drawl. Bottega Veneta dress, $2,650.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, November 20169/11Side by Side
The Lovings grew up in the same tight-knit rural community. Giambattista Valli dress, $3,010; Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, November 201610/11Strength of Character
“Her quiet evolution was so touching to me,” says Negga. Dior dress; select Dior boutiques. Early Halloween scarf.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, November 201611/11Field of Dreams
“Jeff saw this as the most beautiful love story in the world that’s never been told,” says Negga. Erdem organza top and skirt; mytheresa.com.
In this story:
Hair: Marc Lopez; Makeup: Stéphane Marais
Menswear Editor: Michael Philouze
Tailor: Camilla Delory
Local Production: Evans Productions
