I Know What You Did Last Summer is the gift that keeps on giving (albeit a jump scare-filled one). Back in 1997, the horror film projected Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jennifer Love Hewitt to star status. 27 years later, the spooky storyline—and its hook-wielding killer—are back for round two. This summer, the remake unites a new group of burgeoning young actors, led by Outer Banks breakout star, Madelyn Cline.
Since early June, the 27-year-old has been the press tour's unofficial It-girl-in-Chief, much like her character, Danica Richards. With help from her stylist, Mimi Cuttrell, Cline embodies Danica's flirty, popular girl get-up on and off the red carpet. Most recently, on July 14, she made the grandest of entrances at the L.A. premiere of I Know What You Did Last Summer.
Complete with an ultra-plunging halter neckline and an open back, Cline's baby pink gown hailed from the Spring/Summer 2025 collection by Conner Ives, the innovative New York designer behind the viral "Protect the Dolls" T-shirt. Look 23 was a perfect pick for the summer premiere. The entire look was light and airy, especially the skirt's delicate ruching that cascaded down a high-low train.
The gown's asymmetrical hemline revealed her Paris Texas mules in a similar neutral shade. Perhaps inspired by the model, Cline accessorized with minimal bling: only diamond-encrusted hoop earrings, mismatched rings, and a singular bracelet, all from Gabriel & Co. Her $15,700 huggie hoops sparkled with 4.25 carats laid within 18k white gold hardware.
Pastels mark a vibrant detour for the neutral-loving minimalist. While promoting Outer Banks Season 4, Cline followed a more narrow color palette of white, black, and the occasional beige number. At the Oct. 2024 premiere, she got her hands on a vintage Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2010 gown in stark white. (As the all-American label's brand ambassador, she likely has an all-access pass to the brand archives.)
Judging by the first few events, Cline's I Know What You Did Last Summer trail appears to follow an overarching preppy and polished, yet vibrant, theme. On June 14, she teased the new era in a corseted little red dress, courtesy of Magda Butrym. Its crimson color was bookended by her costars, Chase Sui Wonders and Sarah Pidgeon, both in luxe LBDs.
Sourcing Conner Ives was another momentous move for Cline. The 29-year-old creative experienced a meteoric rise to fame this decade, at the hands of Rihanna, Zendaya, Emma Watson, Kim Kardashian, and Dua Lipa.
This spring, his white T-shirt adorned with the phrase, "Protect The Dolls" stole the hearts of fashion muses everywhere. Within weeks, Charli XCX, Pedro Pascal, Tilda Swinton, and Lisa Rinna (to name a few celebs) styled the plain white tee, showing support for transgender women. The $99 shirt consistently sells out, each time donating a portion of the proceeds to Trans Lifeline, a nonprofit.
I Know What You Did Last Summer hits theaters on July 18, so stay tuned for Cline's next press tour 'fit. Perhaps she'll give the "Protect the Dolls" shirt a go.
