Karen Gillan gave noir minimalism a thigh-high twist—her one-shoulder slit dress and boots combo at Simkhai’s NYFW show was pure power dressing, redefined.
Karen Gillan knows how to command a room—and at the Simkhai Spring/Summer 2026 show during New York Fashion Week, she did it with quiet force. On September 11, 2025, the actress arrived in a look that fused architectural elegance with a dash of rock-and-roll rebellion.
Her outfit? A sleek black one-shoulder dress with a dramatic thigh-high slit that sliced through the silhouette like punctuation. The fabric, matte and structured, hugged her frame with precision, while the asymmetrical neckline added a sculptural edge. It was the kind of dress that doesn’t need embellishment—it speaks in clean lines and confident cuts.
Gillan paired the look with black knee-high boots, a styling choice that grounded the ensemble in urban grit. The boots—fitted, bold, and unapologetic—added a sense of movement and modernity, turning the dress from red carpet-ready to runway-adjacent.
Her long red hair, worn straight and parted down the middle, added warmth and contrast to the monochrome palette. Makeup was kept minimal, with a focus on glowing skin and a soft lip—letting the outfit do the talking. No jewelry, no distractions. Just presence.
Olivia Cooke and Robin Wright embraced duality—leather, denim, and quiet intimacy—in a Jennifer McCord shoot that felt more like a character study than a fashion spread.
There’s something magnetic about seeing two actors known for their emotional precision step into a fashion frame—and make it feel like a scene. In Jennifer McCord’s September 2025 editorial for the Los Angeles Times, Olivia Cooke and Robin Wright didn’t just pose—they performed.
The styling was stripped-back but intentional. Cooke, with her signature auburn hair, wore a dramatic black leather coat with oversized lapels—cinched at the chest, arms crossed, gaze locked. The texture of the coat, matte and structured, played against the softness of the background, creating a visual tension that felt cinematic.
Wright, in contrast, leaned into quiet elegance. A dark button-up shirt with rolled sleeves and classic blue jeans gave her a grounded, almost Americana vibe. Her short, light blonde hair and delicate jewelry—a thin necklace and bracelet—added subtle polish. Hands in pockets, slight smile, eyes direct. It was a portrait of calm resolve.
Dua Lipa turned stagewear into spectacle—her metallic bodysuit and dominatrix-chic dancers gave Madison Phipps’ shoot the energy of a pop opera in motion.
Dua Lipa doesn’t just wear fashion—she performs it. In her September 11, 2025 photoshoot with Madison Phipps, the pop icon delivered a visual crescendo that blurred the line between concert couture and theatrical fantasy.
Center stage: a gold metallic bodysuit that clung like armor, reflecting light and attitude in equal measure. The silhouette was pure power—high-cut hips, sculpted torso, and a neckline that dared you to look away. It wasn’t just a costume; it was a declaration.
Surrounding her, a chorus of backup dancers in silver and white corsets, black bottoms, and fishnet stockings. Their look? Cabaret meets cyberpunk. The styling synergy was deliberate—each dancer a mirror, a foil, a fragment of Lipa’s own glamorized persona.
The stage itself pulsed with drama. Warm lighting bathed the scene in amber tones, while elevated platforms and musical instruments created a layered, immersive backdrop. It felt like a still from a dystopian musical—equal parts Burlesque and Blade Runner .
