At the Emilia Pérez headline gala during the BFI London Film Festival on Oct. 11, Selena Gomez moved away from her usual little black dress routine. She chose a striking cherry red A-line gown with a scooped neckline, accented by a twisted bow at the waist.
The bold Oscar de la Renta design closely matched the red carpet and echoed the crimson Prada gown she famously wore at the 2016 American Music Awards, where she gave an emotional speech about her mental health journey.
The punchy red shade aligns with recent collections from designers like Stella McCartney and Proenza Schouler
Whether the gown was meant to reference her earlier look or not, stylist Erin Walsh certainly nailed a trend. The punchy red shade has dominated recent collections from brands like Stella McCartney, Ferragamo, and Proenza Schouler, and it seems the obsession with red continues into the fall and winter seasons of 2024, embraced by both celebrities and fashion enthusiasts.
It’s refreshing to see Gomez stepping into bold colors again after relying heavily on black ensembles. While she certainly looked stunning in her dark-toned outfits, the variety felt limited across back-to-back press tours.
Her black looks ranged from playful options, such as a velvet Schiaparelli keyhole gown, to a sleek mini blazer dress. Honestly, I was starting to worry her monochrome streak might affect holiday party fashion trends if it persisted much longer.
Gomez completed her look with a bit of sparkle, adding a diamond pendant necklace, crawler earrings, and two pear-shaped diamond rings to complement the gown. Her trusted glam team worked their magic again for this red carpet appearance. Hairstylist Nikki Lee styled her brunette hair into a sleek high ponytail, leaving a few soft waves to frame her face.
Meanwhile, makeup artist Hung Vanngo enhanced her features with warm orange and brown eyeshadows, subtle rose-toned blush, and a glossy nude-pink lip, finishing the look with neatly laminated brows.
It’s likely that most of the makeup came from Rare Beauty’s collection, and given the soft matte finish of her skin, it’s reasonable to assume the new True to Myself Tinted Pressed Finishing Powder was part of the final touch.
