New stylist and method dressing: How ‘Normal People’ star Daisy Edgar-Jones became a global style icon

For a celebrity to become an It-girl, she needs to have style. Daisy Edgar-Jones is the perfect example of how style has become a springboard for fame. The British actress, who first jumped on the radar with her performance in 'Normal People,' used to be styled by Nicky Yates. That changed after Gucci's fall/winter 2024 runway show, when Dani Michelle — known for working with fashion icons like Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber — entered the equation. At that point, the actress’ style did a 180-degree turn, and fashionistas started following her outfits. At a dinner hosted by Ruthie Rogers and attended by Baz Luhrmann and Austin Butler to celebrate the premiere of 'Elvis', which took place at the River Cafe in London, she wore this plaid mini dress from Alessandra Rich's resort 2022 collection. The ankle boots with high socks were the perfect finishing touch to finish off the indie look that made her an alternative icon. Dave Benett (Dave Benett/Getty Images for War)

At the Omega party to celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond, she again wore Alessandra Rich, opting for a two-piece from the brand's fall/winter 2022 collection. Mike Marsland (Mike Marsland/Getty Images for O)

Edgar-Jones began to grab the attention of fashionistas at the 2022 British Independent Film Awards, when she donned this glamorous and impeccably tailored suit with appliqués from The Vampire Wife, paired with an Anita Ko ring and Delfina Delettrez earrings. Tristan Fewings (Getty Images)

At the premiere of 'Where the Crawdads Sing,' held in Berlin, she again opted for the indie aesthetic, but took a more daring step by innovating with silhouettes in this La DobleJ ensemble with contrasting feathers. Her balayage hair was a hint of bigger changes to come.Gerald Matzka (Getty Images)

In her first appearance at the MET Gala in 2023, she wowed attendees in a Gucci two-piece that paid homage to Karl Lagerfeld's love of bows. She preferred to stick to the theme and avoid elaborate artifice.John Shearer (WireImage)

At the European premiere of 'Twisters,' it was clear that Daisy Edgar-Jones had embraced a new style. The actress, with the help of her stylist Dani Michelle, opted for a sensual and corseted Vivienne Westwood dress. With this look, she set in motion the so-called method dressing, which characterized Margot Robbie's ‘Barbie’ press tour. The idea is to take the style of a film project to the red carpet. The term was first coined by journalist André Wheeler, who used it to describe Halle Bailey’s mermaid silhouette while she presented 'The Little Mermaid.' Westwood's dress featured a train that emulated the effect of a tornado. Incidentally, the actress also has the same hair stylist as Robbie: Bryce Scarlett.Samir Hussein (Samir Hussein/WireImage)

At the Los Angeles premiere of 'Twisters', the textile tornado effect was this time captured in the neckline of her dress, a stunning white Gucci design that despite its minimalism, once again won the hearts of fashion experts.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin (FilmMagic)

At the BAFTA 2024 awards, Daisy Edgar-Jones chose a custom Gucci design composed of shiny shorts and a strategically draped top with plunging neckline. She paired it with Jimmy Choo shoes and Cartier jewelry. Karwai Tang (WireImage)

Perhaps the dress that definitely changed the way the world sees Edgar-Jones was this Chloé design (look 36 from the brand's fall/winter 2024 collection). Since Chemena Kamali joined the brand, celebrities have rushed back to Chloé, making boho chic once again a global trend. This dress was one of the four different looks she wore in less than 24 hours in New York, a sign the actress is one of the hottest stars of today.Gotham (GC Images)

Stylist Dani Michelle doesn't want the actress to limit herself to wearing only one brand, but she does make sure that her looks revolve around a few brands that are, of course, the hottest designers of today. With this outfit, she returned to the arms of Gucci. It is a casual design that embroiders the aura of 'cool girl' that Michelle always invokes in her clients.Gotham (GC Images)

A return to Chloé's relaxed, bohemian style came in this wonderful ruffled and flouncy mini dress from the brand. She paired the design, fresh off the runway, with the brand's acclaimed Judith clogs.Gotham (GC Images)

One of the most-talked about dresses in the actress’ 24 hours in New York was this architectural design from Victoria Beckham's fall/winter 2024 collection.Gotham (GC Images)

With this two-piece, she gave a masterful lesson in balancing volumes. This outfit is reminiscent of the aesthetics of Kendall Jenner, who also relies on the know-how of the stylist Michelle. With this look, Edgar-Jones makes it clear doesn't need red carpets or ritzy events to show she is the most stylist actress of today.Raymond Hall (GC Images)