The 53rd KVIIF has started and now it’s time to assess the red carpet full of stars! If you think everybody turned out looking great, you’re wrong. The question is, how many of the few failures will finally let somebody advise them in their choice of outfit next time …
Jiří Bartoška:
Jiří has always been every inch the elegant gentleman. Upon thorough inspection, there is really nothing to reproach. His charisma and perfectly tailored suit underscore his position of president of the film festival.
Score: 90%
Andrea Bartošková:
Jiří Bartoška’s wife (since 1976) wore a very extravagant gown to the opening ceremony, as always. This time, it is a design by Liběna Rochová from the Colours 2018 collection. The gown is a mix of French linen yarn and artificial fibre made in Switzerland. The overall shine is provided by sequin stripes, which obviously looked good in the sun. I give the outfit a high score for the considerable dose of originality! And also because I think the dress must be pretty scratchy… that makes Mrs Andrea even braver!
Score: 80%
Aňa Geislerová:
One of the most famous Czech actresses come to Karlovy Vary once again as the queen of the red carpet! Even though she wore a gown of the dullest colour ever. But the cut is fundamental, and designer Ivana Mentlová did a perfect job! I like the accentuation around the breasts. The dress is perfectly matched with Cartier jewels. All I want to know is where Aňa found the elixir of youth, because such naturally looking fresh skin can’t be found even on Simona Krainová after a fresh dose of Botox!
Score: 88%
Alena Mihulová:
For me the most legendary nurse on the silver screen, Alena Mihulová, arrived at the gala evening in a decent white dress by Poner embellished with only a few red flowers. I love the red glasses and clutch, which match perfectly and both stand in perfectly for jewellery, which isn’t even needed. And the tailoring of the dress!!! This lady is 53 years old and she aced the snug gown!
Score: 75%
Tereza Voříšková:
Tereza Voříšková was one of the few young actresses to appear on the red carpet. She wore a half sheer nude dress from the Odivi salon, which she paired with a black jacket from the second-hand store. Although the jacket was not a particularly luxurious item, it livened up the absolutely sub-average dress, which isn’t particularly suitable for an event like the KVIFF.
Score: 45%
Jitka Schneiderová:
Jitka faded in among the hostesses practically at first glance (only the jewels made her stand out). Her black gown may have been by Tom Ford, but even a good brand can’t always save the overall impression. The pleating did nothing at all for Jitka’s figure. For the next event, I would definitely opt for a more comfortable A-cut or something in the style of a maxi dress, like the one worn by Andrea Bartošková.
Score: 59%
Daniela Peštová:
The former Czechoslovak top model showed up at the opening ceremony alongside her husband Palo Habera in a dress of unknown origin. Daniela’s hair, makeup and jewellery are nice, but in my opinion this type of dress (which looks like a curtain with pompon stripes) is suitable at best for an afternoon lunch on the beach or by the hotel pool somewhere in Mallorca. A major fail!
Score: 60%
Jana Plodková:
In recent years, Jana has become a fixture on the red carpet of the KVIFF. And she obviously knows how to work with this fact. She wore a gown by Elisabetta Franchi, which could not be overlooked with its salmon-coloured sequins. Jana shone like a star in all directions. It’s no surprise that she wore no jewellery. The tailoring of the dress fit her perfectly! The only thing I didn’t particularly like was the hair. I clean the house with an ordinary ponytail like that… this is, after all, the “red carpet”!
Score: 85%
Kateřina Sokolová:
The model, who is fairly successful abroad, appeared on the red carpet alongside Marek Eben. Not least because she associated the 53rd year of the KVIFF with the AutTalk foundation in support of people with autism, of which she is a co-founder. Maybe this is why she hit the red carpet dressed like a nun from watery realms. The dress was chosen by stylist Filip Vaněk from Alizé Fashion House. I found it rather disappointing, because I would like to see more on a woman this beautiful: more curves, flair and at least a touch of sex appeal!!! Yes, I know, clothing makes the man, but this look won’t make Kateřina into a saint overnight…
Score: 65%
Kateřina Klausová:
Kateřina Klausová is known primarily from musicals, and attended the opening ceremony in a pink dress with ostrich feathers from the Poner designer duo. The dress is essentially minimalist and doesn’t stand out in any way, which is why I would definitely pair it with simple strappy heels of an inconspicuous colour. Unfortunately, Kateřina ruined the overall impression with cheap looking sparkly shoes and a clutch of the same style. A pity to ruin such a nice dress …
Score: 30%
