Avantika’s mirrored moment at the Banquet of Cleopatra was pure theatrical excess—voluminous sleeves, pink stilettos, and a blue so bold it bordered on operatic.
There’s something deliciously defiant about showing up to a masked ball dressed like the heroine of a Technicolor opera. Avantika did just that at Save Venice’s Un Ballo in Maschera 2025, held at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York—a venue already steeped in drama, now eclipsed by her entrance.
The look? A study in saturated grandeur. Her off-the-shoulder dress, rendered in electric blue satin, caught the light like a stage curtain mid-rise. The fabric’s sheen wasn’t just decorative—it was declarative. Voluminous sleeves ballooned with baroque bravado, cinched at the waist by a matching belt that gave the silhouette a regal hourglass shape. The skirt flowed with a kind of cinematic sweep, as if designed for slow-motion entrances and dramatic exits.
Accessories were chosen with a wink. A statement necklace—chunky, crystalline, unapologetically maximalist—anchored the neckline, while pink pointed-toe heels added a jolt of unexpected sweetness. The shoes, almost bubblegum in hue, felt like a deliberate clash, a reminder that this Cleopatra had a sense of humor.
Morgan Lily’s sheer noir moment at VERAFIED Café was less cocktail party, more cinematic seduction—think Old Hollywood meets downtown cool, with leopard print in tow.
Madelaine Petsch delivers a lesson in effortless chic, appearing on a Wednesday morning show in a subtle, monochromatic look—a refreshing shift from her usual vibrant, high-impact style.
Madelaine Petsch unveils a sophisticated and airy two-piece set that redefines professional-casual with a modern twist. The look features a light, almost translucent pale mint button-up shirt, worn with an unbuttoned collar and tied at the waist, creating a playful, cropped silhouette. This styling choice—along with the wide, flared cuffs that elegantly drape over her wrists—adds a softness to the otherwise sharp lines of the outfit. Paired with a matching knee-length pencil skirt, the ensemble presents a unified, elongated form. The fabric appears to be a lightweight silk or fine chiffon, giving the outfit a gentle, flowing quality that seems to move with her.
