Scarlett Johansson arrived at the Oscars red carpet in a sapphire velvet dress from Manfred Thierry Mugler’s Fall-Winter 1999/2000 «Les Méduses» collection, gloves included. The look channels Mugler’s sculptural, futuristic roots—a thread Casey Cadwallader has been weaving into the brand since 2018. Presenting at the 97th Academy Awards, Johansson opted for a draped neckline and floor-length cut, paired with De Beers diamonds, keeping it clean and letting the design speak.
Velvet’s been everywhere this season—think Cynthia Erivo’s green Louis Vuitton or Isabella Rossellini’s Dolce & Gabbana at the same Oscars—but Johansson carved her own lane. The gloves scream Mugler’s DNA, mirroring Cadwallader’s rework of the archives with a sleek, modern bite.
