Keira Knightleys green dress in Atonement , To assemble the wardrobe of the characters, director Joe Wright called on Jacqueline Durran with whom he had worked on the mythical film, Pride and Keira Knightley's green dress in Atonement isn't just stunning it's a storytelling tool. Designed to reflect her character's innocence, desire, and tragic fate, the dress uses color and silhouette to deepen The iconic green dress, worn by Keira Knightley in Atonement (2007). The garment was created by costume designer Jacqueline Durran with director Joe Wright, and is worn during the opening act's climactic Costume Designer Jacqueline Durran On Feminism, MI6, and Atonement Marie Claire UK A dress so iconic the original went missing! , Keira Knightleys emerald silk gown in Atonement wasnt just the green dress it was the moment. Custom dyed, cut on the bias, and so delicate it tore