Keira Knightley's Valentino Dress Just Got Upstaged by an Umbrella

Updated on 10/9/2014 at 12:25 PM

We're sure the fine folks at Valentino were pretty excited yesterday. Keira Knightley hit two red carpet events in two gorgeous Valentino dresses. The first, a red printed dress straight off last month's Spring 2015 runway, and for the London Film Festival's opening night gala, a tiered gold dress from the fashion house's Fall 2014 Haute Couture collection.

We're also sure, however, that they weren't expecting such a gorgeous gown to get upstaged by something so pedestrian. But when some typical London rain made a cameo on the red carpet, Keira — along with her Imitation Game costar and chronic gentleman Benedict Cumberbatch — took post under an umbrella. And it really did steal the spotlight.

Keep reading to see Keira (and Ben!) working the unexpected accessory, and while you're at it, you might as well zoom in on that Valentino.

It's a Bit Cold Outside

But Keira's a Consummate Professional

She Does What She Came to Do

But Knows to Accept Help When Needed

And that Wind Is Not Messing Around

Keira Knightley's Valentino Dress Just Got Upstaged by an Umbrella

It's a Bit Cold Outside

But Keira's a Consummate Professional

She Does What She Came to Do

But Knows to Accept Help When Needed

And that Wind Is Not Messing Around

She Keeps Walking the Red Carpet With Her New Accessory

But One Umbrella Just Isn't Enough

So She Eventually Seeks Refuge With a Friend

They Huddle Up Together

And Do Their Best to Stay Dry

Until Benedict Almost Loses It

But It All Worked Out in the End

So We Can Now Focus on that Valentino

And the Delicate Lacework on the Sleeves

And Those Statement Earrings

But Even Keira Can't Take Her Eyes off The Night's Best Accessory