On the Venice red carpet, Nathalie Emmanuel turns minimalism into high drama—proving that sometimes, the darkest moments are the most luminous.
Nathalie Emmanuel’s arrival at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival for the Frankenstein premiere was a masterclass in gothic elegance . Against the festival’s iconic red carpet and the buzz of paparazzi, she stood out not with color, but with texture, cut, and an almost architectural precision .
The dress—a strapless, black velvet column —was a study in contrasts. The structured bodice , with its sharp, angular seams, gave way to a fluid, high-slit skirt that moved like liquid with every step. The fabric’s matte richness absorbed the light, making the dress appear almost three-dimensional, as if carved from shadow itself.
Accessories & Atmosphere: Sparkle in the Dark
Emmanuel’s accessories were deliberate and dazzling :
- Statement chandelier earrings that caught the light like shards of ice.
- A stack of delicate rings and a thin diamond bracelet , just enough to glint against the velvet.
- No necklace , letting the dress—and her radiant smile—take center stage.
Her pose— hands clasped, shoulders back, chin slightly tilted —radiated quiet confidence. The red carpet chaos around her only made her stillness more striking.
For more iconic red carpet moments, explore our gallery of the season’s most unforgettable looks.
Never one to shy from the surreal, Vicky Krieps delivers a masterclass in avant-garde audacity—part performance art, part sartorial manifesto—for CULTURED Magazine’s latest cover story.
Vicky Krieps, photographed by Marc Hibbert, transforms the pages of CULTURED into a playground of conceptual fashion. The shoot’s centerpiece is a series of looks that defy convention, each more daring than the last. In one frame, she dons a voluminous black cape-like hat paired with a sleek, asymmetrical black bodysuit, her pose exuding an air of quiet authority. The stark contrast between the hat’s dramatic silhouette and the minimalist bodysuit creates a visual tension that feels both futuristic and timeless.
Another standout moment features Krieps in a crisp white shirt, its simplicity disrupted by an oversized, sculptural white paper hat—an homage to the surrealist tradition of turning the mundane into the extraordinary. The hat, with its sharp, angular lines, feels like a nod to the architectural, while the shirt’s classic cut grounds the ensemble in wearable reality.
The pièce de résistance arrives in the form of a voluminous pink tulle dress, its layers of fabric cascading around her like a cloud of cotton candy. The dress, paired with delicate white lace-up heels, strikes a balance between whimsy and sophistication. Krieps’ playful pose—mid-twirl, arms outstretched—captures the joy of fashion as an act of liberation.
This shoot feels like a commentary on the very nature of celebrity and identity. The title of the feature, Cult of Personality , hints at the performative aspects of fame—how public figures like Krieps use fashion as a tool for self-expression and reinvention. The surreal elements in the styling evoke the work of artists like Salvador Dalí or Meret Oppenheim, who played with scale, texture, and the unexpected to challenge perceptions.
In an era where celebrity style often leans toward the safe and the marketable, Krieps’ collaboration with CULTURED feels like a breath of fresh, rebellious air. It’s a reminder that fashion, at its best, isn’t just about looking good—it’s about sparking conversation, evoking emotion, and pushing boundaries.
With a sleek black dress and a smile that could outshine the NYC skyline, Malin Åkerman proves that understated elegance is the ultimate power move—no frills, just effortless celebrity style.
Malin Åkerman’s appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (September 3, 2025) was a masterclass in less-is-more sophistication . Against the show’s iconic blue backdrop and neon cityscape, she stood out not with embellishment, but with precision : a single, impeccably tailored black dress that spoke volumes.
The dress—a sleeveless, high-neck silhouette —was the star. Its mesh paneling at the chest added a touch of intrigue, breaking up the solid black with a geometric, almost architectural pattern. The fabric clung just enough to hint at structure, yet flowed with her movement, striking that rare balance between polished and relaxed . The knee-length hem and subtle peplum detail at the waist elongated her frame, while the sleek, straight cut kept the focus on clean lines.
For more iconic celebrity style moments, explore our gallery of the season’s most unforgettable looks.
