With a minimalist black palette and sharp tailoring, Emma Roberts redefined celebrity style at the REFORM Casino Night Gala—proof that restraint can be just as commanding as sparkle.
Emma Roberts walked into the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City with an aura of deliberate understatement—an aesthetic choice that, paradoxically, made her stand out even more.
Her look began with a tailored black blazer, satin lapels catching the light like a quiet exclamation mark against the matte backdrop of her column dress. The ruched detailing of the gown gave movement and shadow to an otherwise streamlined silhouette, elongating her frame without fuss or flourish. Black pointed heels, accented with subtle bow details, anchored the look in quiet precision.
Accessories were minimal yet intentional: a pair of hoop earrings, a neat stack of rings, and a crisp pocket square peeking from the blazer’s chest. Together, they formed a vocabulary of elegance—sharp, disciplined, but far from austere.
Roberts’ slicked-back hair, parted cleanly at the center, emphasized her sculptural makeup: softly contoured cheeks, neutral lip, and brows that framed her gaze with editorial confidence. The styling cohesion suggested not just polish, but a deliberate alignment with the event’s philanthropic purpose—fashion in service of focus, not distraction.
In cultural terms, this was Roberts moving beyond Hollywood ingenue territory, into something cooler, sharper, almost European in its restraint. Think Helmut Newton muse meets modern American philanthropy—a play of power dressing stripped of gimmick, left with pure form.
So the question lingers: was this Roberts’ quietest look in years—or her loudest, precisely because she let silence do the talking?
Lily Chee stepped into the spotlight, channeling a kind of understated confidence that proves a great dress—and a killer accessory—is all you need to own a room.
The night belonged to the Michael Rubin REFORM Alliance Casino Night, but Chee’s look was the real headline. Rather than a voluminous gown or a riot of color, she opted for the quiet power of a custom black slip dress. The fabric, a sleek matte jersey, clung with a liquid-like fluidity, forming a clean, uninterrupted line from her decolletage to the floor. The dress’s most striking feature was the delicate, glimmering silver straps that crisscrossed over her bare back, creating a web of subtle sparkle that framed the deep V-neckline—a clever detail that elevated the classic silhouette.
Against this minimalist backdrop, the accessories did the talking. Chee carried a structured, stark-white Valentino bag from the brand’s Rockstud collection, its bold metallic studs serving as a perfect textural counterpoint to the fluidity of her gown. On her wrist, a glimmering silver watch and a single diamond bracelet added a touch of classic luxury. Her hair was left long and loose, a cascade of deep brown that felt effortless and intentional, while her makeup was a study in natural glow, with a dewy finish and a soft, rosy lip. It’s a look that feels both timeless and perfectly of the moment.
Brooks Nader leaned into high-gloss drama—mauve, strapless, and poker-table poised—at Michael Rubin’s REFORM Alliance Casino Night, rewriting the rules of celebrity fashion with one calculated look.
There’s something about Brooks Nader that makes even a poker chip feel like a prop in a fashion editorial. At the REFORM Alliance Casino Night hosted by Michael Rubin in Atlantic City on September 13, 2025, Nader didn’t just attend—she staged a sartorial coup.
The moment she took her seat at the table, the mood shifted. Her strapless mauve gown, ruched and sculpted to precision, offered a masterclass in controlled sensuality. The fabric caught the ambient light like a whisper of silk, yet held its structure with architectural intent. It’s unclear who designed the piece (unconfirmed at press time), but the silhouette echoed the kind of body-conscious tailoring favored by Alexandre Vauthier or vintage Mugler—where softness meets steel.
Her accessories were minimal but deliberate: a single ring on her left hand, no necklace to interrupt the neckline, and a poker chip placed just so in front of her. It wasn’t about excess—it was about control. The yellow chip, almost neon against the muted mauve, added a pop-art punctuation to the scene.
Nader’s long, wavy blonde hair cascaded over her shoulders in loose waves, styled with a kind of undone polish that felt more “off-duty supermodel” than red carpet. Her makeup leaned warm and bronzed, with a soft matte finish and a neutral lip—nothing to compete with the dress, everything to complement it.
