A dress so iconic the original went missing! Keira Knightley's emerald silk gown in Atonement wasn't just the green dress it was the moment. Custom dyed, cut on the bias, and The Symbolism & Appeal Of Green Dresses: Trend History Keira Knightleys green dress in Atonement (2008) was designed to embody desire, elegance, and envy. Flowing and sultry, it enhanced the passion of the library scene while its striking shade of PART 1: The Green Atonement Dress #keiraknightley #atonement #fashioninfilm #costume #costumedesign #filmandtv #fashion #jacquelinedurran The green dress which Keira Knightley wore in Atonement (2007) has been named "the best of all time" by InStyle Magazine, exceeding some classics as Audrey Hepburn's little black dress in Breakfast