Sheer, metallic, optical illusion-style dressing, the wet dress look — Laverne Cox trends that have been ubiquitous on red carpets and added her own twist to them in a shimmering ensemble on Tuesday at the New York premiere of “The Apprentice” in New York.
The “Orange Is the New Black” star wore a liquid-like breastplate from Amplituda Design. The futuristic, strapless top featured chrome detailing on the chest, resembling the tips of fire or ice. The breastplate transitions to sheer under the bustline, with black, gold and silver streaks cascading down.
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She paired the sculptural top with a silver, sequined skirt by David Koma. The asymmetrical miniskirt featured a side slit and draped detailing on one side. Cox, who styled herself, kept her accessories minimal, opting for vintage earrings and jewelry from Manfred Thierry Mugler. She completed the look with silver pointed-toe pumps.
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The actress and LGBTIA+ advocate has worn other optical illusion ensembles in the past, often pairing an archival piece with something new. During the Tribeca Film Festival last June, she wore a 2010 “Plato’s Atlantis” dress by Alexander McQueen, pairing the ruffled dress with two leather harnesses to add playful dimension to the look. While hosting “Live From E!” on the 2023 Emmys red carpet, she chose an archival Mugler “Sea Urchins” dress from the brand’s spring 1989 collection. The dress features futuristic details, including fin-like textures and high-contrast angles.
Designs featuring liquid-like material, known as the wet look, have become increasingly common on the 2024 red carpet and during New York Fashion Week spring 2025. These designs often incorporate fluid fabrics like ethereal silks and lightweight chiffons. In Cox’s case, metallic-hued plastics were used to enhance the futuristic feel of her outfit at the premiere.
Here’s a look at what some of the other celebrities wore for the New York premiere of “The Apprentice.”
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway made an appearance at the premiere in a black leather minidress under a long black coat, with a glimpse of the shiny liquid skirt peeking out. She paired the ensemble with thigh-high black boots.
Maria Bakalova
Maria Bakalova, the Bulgarian actress portraying Ivana Trump, embraced her character’s style with a power suit moment, wearing a shoulder-padded Balmain dress. She completed the look with Wolford stockings, Jimmy Choo shoes and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Sebastian Stan
Sebastian Stan, who plays Donald Trump in the film, wore deep navy blue pinstriped suit and a white dress shirt with the first button undone.
“The Apprentice” tells the story of Trump’s early career in 1970s New York, honing in on his formative mentorship under attorney Roy Cohn (played by Jeremy Strong) and how it shaped the former president’s ambitions and career trajectory. The film hits theaters in the U.S. on Oct. 11.