The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel, The Great Gatsby, has now been transformed into a blockbuster screen hit by director, Baz Luhrmann. The man behind cult classics, Moulin Rouge and Romeo & Juliet has turned his talents to pulling off another hotly anticipated adaptation of a classic.

The all-star cast includes the likes of Leonardo Di Caprio, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton and Tobey Maguire and is embellished with an enviable soundtrack of talent from The xx, will.i.am and Lana Del Rey to Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Nero.

Set in the roaring 20s and littered with classic quotes, the movie plays homage to wealth and social status in New York. In true Gatsby style, this summer London too rolls out the red carpets with Claridge to host a series of Charleston master classes featuring The Bee’s Knees and Harrods opening its doors to a pop-up cocktail bar where the elegant can sip cocktails favoured by those of the 20s.

Thanks to Luhrmann’s Oscar-winning costume designer wife, Catherine Martin, fashion has always played a leading role in his films and Gatsby is no exception. Besides its dazzling musical and scenic influences, the fashion flowing throughout Lurhmann’s adaptation puts a modern spin on roaring twenties, Prohibition and art-deco style.

Take a look at how to achieve the ultimate cocktail party look. Opulence, red lips, fringing, pearls, diamonds, jewel tones, feathers and embellishment form the 20s style essentials. Step inside any Topshop or Zara and teens and twentysomethings can be found buying beaded flapper dressed, while designers from Jenny Packham to Ralph Lauren parade pricier, grown-up versions on the catwalk.

So take your seat and be marveled by the ultimate escapist, glitz and glamour cinematic legend that is The Great Gatsby. 


Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby is released in cinemas worldwide in both 2D and 3D from 16th May.