Kerry Washington Lets a Crystal Zebra and a Checkmate Ring Do the Talking at the 'Animals' Premiere

Kerry Washington wore white Carolina Herrera to the premiere of "Animals" and let two small accessories carry the wit. In one hand she held a crystal zebra clutch by Judith Leiber. On her finger was a Checkmate ring in black enamel and diamonds. Against all that white, both pieces stand out right away: the wild markings of the clutch and the sharp, graphic lines of the ring. It's a lesson in proportion, because the Herrera stays calm and the two smallest things in the picture set the mood. The pairing also suits the film: a zebra fits a premiere called "Animals," and the ring takes its name from the last move in a game of chess.

With reporting from WWD.