Murder, Veils & Vengeance: Blake Lively & Anna Kendrick Reignite the Fire in ‘Another Simple Favor’ – Where Fashion Slays and Secrets Explode Amid Capri’s Sunlit Chaos

Just when you thought couture couldn’t cut deeper than a betrayal—bam—Blake Lively struts back onto our screens in Another Simple Favor, wrapped in latex, shadowed by a 40-foot veil, and exuding femme fatale energy with a vengeance. Yes, darlings, six years after the original fashion-soaked murder mystery gripped us all, Lively and Anna Kendrick return, wittier, deadlier, and draped in even more dangerously divine threads.

Set against the jaw-dropping backdrop of Capri, Italy—where sun-drenched cliffs meet the sins of the rich—the sequel spirals into scandal from the moment Emily (Lively), now freshly sprung from prison for a glamorous double homicide, extends an invitation that no one saw coming:
“Will you be my maid of honor?”
To Stephanie (Kendrick). The woman who helped put her behind bars. Awkward much?

But what’s an Italian destination wedding without betrayal, stilettos sharp enough to stab, and a groom (played by brooding heartthrob Michele Morrone) so suave you’ll need SPF 100 just to look at him?

Directed by the ever-stylish Paul Feig (of Bridesmaids fame), this sequel is more than just a follow-up—it’s a full-blown fashion-fueled opera of secrets, style, and sinister smiles. Think The Godfather meets Vogue Italia, with enough hats to block out the Amalfi sun and dialogue so snappy it could slice prosciutto.

Fashion That Screams Murder (And Maybe Cries a Little Too)

Costume designer Renée Ehrlich Kalfus doesn’t just dress characters—she weaponizes them. Emily re-emerges in a twisted haute couture take on a prison jumpsuit, with earrings like handcuffs and a belt that whispers “chain gang chic.” Her fashion says it all: she’s been caged, but now she’s the storm.

And then there’s the dress—the myth, the latex legend. A baroque ensemble of contradictions: bustier and leggings dipped in dominatrix allure, contrasted with a regal satin skirt from Tirelli Costume House, and a veil edged in blood-red crystals. It doesn’t just turn heads—it threatens to roll them.

Kalfus calls it “an unexpected mix of beauty and harshness.” We call it murder in motion.

Meanwhile, Stephanie’s wardrobe is a visual sigh of innocence and hesitation—garden-party florals, girl-next-door softness, and moments of casual dishevelment that betray her inner turmoil. But don’t be fooled: when she steps up in formalwear, it’s not just pretty—it’s purposefully powerful.

High Society or High Stakes?

This wedding isn’t just lavish—it’s laced with doom. Inspired by the opulence of fashion icon Giovanna Battaglia’s real-life nuptials, Feig ensured every scene bled luxury. But amidst champagne toasts and yacht-side selfies, something dark simmers beneath the surface.

Emily’s power suits—tailored within an inch of their life—clash magnificently with Stephanie’s soft silhouettes. It’s not just contrast; it’s psychological warfare, with fabric as the first weapon.

Even Dante’s mother, the regal Portia (played by Italian screen queen Elena Sofia Ricci), throws shade sharper than a stiletto heel, declaring:
“No amount of fashion can save this wedding from being a disaster.”

We believe her.

What’s Really Happening in Capri?

Rumors of blackmail, rekindled rivalries, and a jaw-dropping final act twist swirl around this sequel like sea mist off the Mediterranean. And in true A Simple Favor fashion, every character’s smile might just be a trap—and every outfit a clue.

One thing’s clear: this isn’t just a film. It’s a cinematic catwalk of chaos—an haute couture hurricane where secrets strut, and style kills.