Amber Heard swapped her demure black dresses for a sharp suit while her ‘squad’ put on a united ‘power-dressing’ front for the third day of her estranged husband Johnny Depp’s libel trial against The Sun.
The Hollywood legend, 57, is suing the British tabloid newspaper for labelling him a ‘wife beater’.
He has been accused of slapping the American actress, 34, three times in 2013 after she laughed at his infamous ‘Wino Forever’ tattoo, and attacking her in a cocaine and alcohol-fuelled tirade on a plane over accusations that she cheated on him with ‘rapist’ James Franco.
The trial will last three weeks and promises to be full of revelations about Depp and his celebrity friends as he fights allegations that he was abusive towards Amber during their five-year relationship.
British stylist Susie Hasler, who who runs Styled by Susie, told FEMAIL that Amber’s legal team and supportive sister Whitney ‘all received the power dressing memo today’.
Amber Heard (pictured beside her sister Whitney Heard and her legal team) swapped her demure black dresses for a sharp suit while her ‘squad’ put on a united ‘power-dressing’ front for the third day of her estranged husband Johnny Depp’s libel trial against The Sun, says stylist Susie Hasler
‘The actress – as always – looks incredible in an understated, business-like suit, a figure-hugging skirt, and a crisp white shirt,’ she observed.
‘It’s a serious look. She’s power dressing – she wants to be seen as strong and not fussy. A trustworthy figure. It’s an outfit that says, “I mean business”.
‘The rest of Team Amber has followed suit with their outfits too. It shows they are unified. They are in this together.
‘They’ve all got their hair loose and they’ve all opted for minimal make-up. There’s nothing to take the spotlight away from what’s important. They don’t want to detract from their message.’
Susie told FEMAIL that Amber’s lawyers and supportive family members ‘all received the power dressing memo today’
Susie said the actress ‘looks incredible in an understated, business-like suit, a figure-hugging skirt, and a crisp white shirt’
Yesterday Susie told how Amber’s choice of a red polka dot scarf as a face covering to comply with Covid-19 precautions and an accessory is also most likely a very deliberate move.
‘The red scarf is interesting as red is a powerful, intimidating colour,’ she pointed out.
‘Red is worn in powerful meetings to assert your authority.’
‘The rest of Team Amber has followed suit with their outfits too. It shows they are unified. They are in this together,’ says Susie. Pictured: Amber and Whitney outside court
Speaking about her look today, Susie said: ‘The scarlet scarf is a loud nod towards her personality. Red is a passionate colour – and can sometimes be interpreted as intimidating.’
Whitney ditched the plain black face mask she wore on Tuesday today, replacing it with a vibrant green paisley scarf which brightened up her black attire.
Yesterday Amber donned a chic below-the-knee black dress cinched in at the waist with a belt, with sleeves capped just above the elbow.
Her outfit featured a longer, floatier skirt than day one, but remained demure with long sleeves and a looser fitted top.
Amber Heard arrived for her estranged husband Johnny Depp’s libel trial at the High Court in London yesterday in her second black outfit of the week – a move that shows she ‘means business’, according to Susie
British stylist Susie Hasler, who who runs Styled by Susie, told FEMAIL that Amber has carefully chosen her wardrobe for this ‘incredibly important moment in her life’
Susie said Amber ‘means business’ with her outfit choices to appear in court, with her black dresses yesterday and the day before ‘feminine in a “don’t mess with me” kind of way’.
‘Her outfits have been carefully chosen for this incredibly important moment in her life,’ Susie observed.
‘She hasn’t opted for a style that is distracting in any way or that draws the spotlight from what is being said in court.’
Amber has worn her long blonde locks down and in a natural wave throughout the trial and also opted for minimal make-up and accessories.
She’s added a touch of glamour to her muted outfits with black leather pointed toe stilettos.
Amber has worn her long blonde locks down and in a natural wave during the trial and also opted for minimal make-up and accessories. Pictured in her all black outfit on day one of the trial
Speaking about her first two outfits, Susie continued: ‘Amber’s black dresses are chic and figure-hugging, and her hourglass figure is accentuated with the use of a belt.
‘It’s smart and straightforward, not fussy, overpowering or too glamorous – just like her choice of a pointy court shoe.
‘She’s looking her formal best for the occasion. It’s a very typical outfit to wear in court.’
Amber’s splash of colour in the red scarf is how she’s making a statement, letting her personality shine through, according to Susie
Susie said: ‘Amber’s black dresses are chic and figure-hugging, and her hourglass figure is accentuated with the use of a belt’
Susie added that Amber’s choice of a red scarf as a face covering to comply with Covid-19 precautions and an accessory is also most likely a very deliberate move
Yesterday the court heard a recording of Johnny Depp appearing to howl ‘like an animal’ after he attacked Amber Heard in a cocaine and alcohol fuelled tirade on a plane over accusations that she cheated on him with ‘rapist’ James Franco.
The actor was asked about ‘the Boston plane incident’ in May 2014, where he is alleged to have attacked Ms Heard on a flight from Boston to LA after consuming cocaine, whisky, pills and champagne before passing out in the plane’s toilet.
He denied screaming about how Heard ‘liked getting f****d on set’ and making ‘vulgar’ comments while grilling her about sleeping with Adderall Diaries co-star Franco in 2014.
The Sun’s lawyer, Sasha Wass QC, said Mr Depp made ‘vulgar references to [Ms Heard’s] genitalia’ and called her a ‘go-getter sl**’ in front of crew members on a flight from Boston to LA.
He denied having launched the attack, commenting: ‘That’s quite a stretch of her imagination.’
Johnny Depp also opted for all black attire yesterday, dressing his three-piece suit with a blue shirt and a cream tie with a geometric print, along with a monochrome paisley print scarf
On Tuesday, Ms Wass put it to Depp that the actor first hit Heard, 34, in early 2013 – one of 14 separate allegations of domestic violence, all denied by Depp, relied on by The Sun in their defence.
When asked if he was taking cocaine in March 2013, Depp said it was ‘difficult to recollect’ but was ‘possible’.
The barrister asked Depp about a tattoo he had done on his arm during his relationship with actress Winona Ryder, which read ‘Winona Forever’ and which he had changed to ‘Wino Forever’ after they split.
Ms Wass asked if he thought it was a joke at the time, to which he replied: ‘Yes, it seemed fitting.’
On Tuesday, Hollywood legend Depp, 57, sported a navy suit with a white shirt and black tie
She then probed the actor further about the alleged incident in March 2013, which Depp agreed was at a time when he had ‘fallen off the wagon’ following about 160 days of sobriety.
The barrister put it to Depp that he had slapped Heard three times after she laughed at the ‘Wino Forever’ tattoo during a period where he was drinking heavily.
She said: ‘Do you accept that Ms Heard was making a joke out of your tattoo, ‘Wino Forever’?’
Mr Depp replied: ‘I don’t recall any conversation.’