Lily Collins Evokes 'Bold Roman Statue' Look for “Emily in Paris” Season 4 Part 2 Premiere in Rome (Exclusive)

The sexy low-back look had sophisticated sequin detailing and bronze medal embellishments that matched Collins' layered bracelets

What better way for Lily Collins to celebrate Emily Cooper's holiday in Rome than by taking inspiration from its rich history?

PEOPLE caught up with the Emily in Paris star, 35, at the season 4 part 2 premiere event held at The Space Cinema Moderno in Rome on Tuesday, Sept. 10. While there, she revealed that her dazzling gold dress was a subtle ode to her character's new adventure.

"I'm wearing Schiaparelli, and it was my kind of bold Roman statue moment," she tells PEOPLE.

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The sexy low-back look had sophisticated sequin detailing and bronze medal embellishments that matched Collins' layered bracelets. She added some contrast by wearing brown peep-toe heels with a bright red toenail color.

Her chic bob cut was worn with a middle part, light makeup, and a dark pink lip.

In addition to Collins, other cast members in attendance included, Ashley Park, Paul Forman, Lucas Bravo, Camille Razat, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, William Abadie, and Eugenio Franceschini.

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Franceschini, 32, who joins the new season as Emily's potential new beau, Marcello, tells PEOPLE that appearing in the show was an "unexpected gift because everything happened very quickly."

"When I was selected, I was filming a TV series here in Italy, so I didn't have time to realize what was happening," he says. "So, I threw myself into something."

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His character joins the show at a point after Emily and Gabriel (Bravo) finally professed their love for each other.

"Emily and Gabriel’s chemistry is undeniable as they work together towards a Michelin star [for his restaurant], but two big secrets threaten to undo everything they’ve dreamed of," Netflix's official synopsis explains. "As old patterns clash with new complications, Emily feels drawn to a potential new love interest… and a new city."

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Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 and 2 are now streaming on Netflix.

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