Every Chic Look Hermione Corfield Wore to Promote the Outlander Prequel
When I spoke with Hermione Corfield, she was in the middle of a whirlwind press tour for Outlander: Blood of My Blood, the highly anticipated prequel to Starz's hit series. In recent weeks, the British actress has been traveling between New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, and London for busy days filled with press stops and premieres. Corfield worked alongside iconic stylist Cher Coulter—who is known for dressing Bel Powley, Eva Mendes, Rosy McEwen, Michelle Dockery, Phia Saban, and Sylvia Hoeks—and the duo collaborated closely to curate looks across cities, incorporating subtle nods to the Outlander world through pieces from Coperni, Rabanne, and other coveted labels.
The East Coast stops showcased Corfield's versatility: a bright, sunshine-yellow Coach minidress; a laid-back flannel-and-jeans outfit by ACNE Studios; and quintessentially fall gray Marni suiting featuring a pleated bubble skirt and Dear Frances loafers. Out West, she boldly wore Self-Portrait burgundy leather hot pants and Louboutins, followed by a softer choice—a romantic high-low floral dress from Alessandra Rich that felt reminiscent of the Victorian era. Her three days at Comic-Con included a chic Miu Miu midi dress, jewelry from cult favorite Justine Clenquet, and a matching crop top and skirt by Shushu/Tong. For the Hollywood screening, she fully channeled the period piece's aesthetic with a romantic, maiden-esque Alberta Ferretti gown, and subsequent interviews were in Patou and Isabel Marant. Back across the pond for the finale, she opted for MM6 Maison Margiela's Off-White Longline Maxi Dress with an asymmetrical hem and wrapped the entire run in a pink silk slip from Beirut-based designer Renaissance Renaissance.
It's been a massive summer for the leading lady. Just a couple of months ago, the 31-year-old was highlighted on Who What Wear's Ones to Watch list for her breakout performance in the historical romance. Since then, I've seen her face across subway platforms throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan—a testament to just how big this project has become. In fact, it was renewed for a second season before it even aired.
During our conversation, Corfield reflected on embodying her latest character, figuring out press tour outfits, and preparing to write and direct her debut feature.
I would love to hear more about your background and how you got into acting. When did you decide you wanted to pursue it professionally?
The first time I thought it could be a career was when I was 15 and joined the National Youth Theatre. I did a course during the school break, and being there—surrounded by people from all over the UK who also wanted to be actors—made me think, "Okay, this could actually be a career."
I got an agent because a casting director saw a photo of me, called up my school, and asked if I was an actor. I went into the casting for Snow White and the Huntsman, the one with Kristen Stewart. I didn't get the part, but the casting director set me up with my agent, who I'm still with now at Independent. That was really the starting point.
