Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock opened the Practical Magic 2 press tour in London on August 26 with two dramatically different evening looks: Bullock in a leopard-print Givenchy gown from the Fall 2026 collection and Kidman in a custom Chanel gown by Matthieu Blazy. The actresses, who return as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens in the sequel to the 1998 film, attended the premiere as the movie's promotional tour officially got underway.
The fashion choices also offered a clear departure from literal "method dressing." As Vogue noted, the pair opted for classic Hollywood glamour rather than costumes inspired directly by their witchy characters, while Marie Claire similarly described their gowns as the opposite of method dressing.
Sandra Bullock Takes Givenchy's Fall 2026 Leopard Print to the Red Carpet
Bullock's strapless Givenchy gown came from Sarah Burton's Fall 2026 collection. Vogue identified the dress as a leopard-print design from the collection, while Marie Claire described its asymmetrical construction, slitted skirt and oversized bow.
The runway provenance is particularly notable because the exact dress appeared on the Givenchy Fall 2026 runway. The design combines an animal-print finish with a voluminous, sculptural skirt, giving the look a distinctly dramatic silhouette without relying on overt Practical Magic references.
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Bullock's accessories were more restrained than the gown itself. According to Marie Claire, she skipped the matching fur-covered clutch carried by the runway model and instead wore button-back diamond necklaces, small hoop earrings, a snake-shaped ring by London-based jewelry designer Jessica McCormack and T-strap shoes.
The jewelry provided a polished counterpoint to the leopard print, while the shoes maintained the look's graphic quality. Vogue likewise identified the outfit as a Givenchy Fall 2026 runway look by Burton.
Nicole Kidman Chooses Custom Chanel by Matthieu Blazy
Kidman's gown took a markedly different direction. Vogue identified it as a custom Chanel dress by Matthieu Blazy, describing the icy-blue sequined design as featuring cascading chains along the bust and arms and a high leg slit.
Marie Claire provided further details on the construction, describing the gown as a muted aquamarine design with a soft sweetheart neckline, sequins and strands of pearls draped across the corset. The publication also noted that the slit revealed Kidman's metallic gold ankle-strap stilettos.
Kidman's accessories continued the metallic finish of the gown. Marie Claire reported that she wore elongated gold earrings and a silver watch, while the gold shoes added another warm-toned element to the otherwise cool-colored Chanel look.
The Chanel ensemble also reflects Kidman's established relationship with the house: Vogue identifies her as a Chanel ambassador and notes that she frequently wears the brand on the red carpet. For this particular appearance, however, the most significant fashion detail is the gown's custom provenance and Blazy's design credit.
Together, the two looks established a sharply contrasting opening to the Practical Magic 2 promotional tour. Bullock brought Sarah Burton's Givenchy Fall 2026 leopard print and sculptural proportions to London, while Kidman chose Blazy's custom Chanel in icy blue, sequins, pearls and cascading chains—two distinct approaches to statement eveningwear for the same premiere.
