Jenna Ortega made a striking appearance at the New York City premiere of the highly anticipated film Hurry Up Tomorrow. The movie, which boasts a star-studded cast including The Weeknd, Riley Keough, and Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan, is directed by Trey Edward Shults. Ortega attended alongside her co-stars and the film’s creative team, generating buzz not just for the project but also for her fashion choice. The film, slated for release this Friday, explores the psychological unraveling of a musician after a fateful encounter.
Ortega Honors Galliano’s Dior Era in Vintage Newspaper-Print Dress of Iconic Design
For the red carpet event, Ortega made a bold sartorial move by selecting a vintage Christian Dior dress from the fall 2000 ready-to-wear collection. Designed by John Galliano during his tenure as creative director of Dior, the dress exemplifies his signature flair. Galliano’s era, spanning 1997 to 2011, was known for its dramatic storytelling and avant-garde styles. Ortega’s choice paid homage to this influential period in fashion history.
Jenna Ortega Channels Galliano-Era Dior in Iconic Newspaper Dress at NYC Premiere of Hurry Up TomorrowThe standout feature of Ortega’s dress was its newspaper print—a hallmark of Galliano’s work—embellished with columns, images, and references to Dior, including a black-and-white photo of the designer himself. The dress had a slimming silhouette with a softly draped cowl neckline and delicate gold Dior “D” charms on the straps. An asymmetrical, tiered hemline added visual intrigue and artistic tension to the look, emphasizing the craftsmanship and narrative styling Galliano is known for.
A Backless Statement Blending Retro Glamour with Pop Culture’s Iconic Fashion Legacy
Ortega’s look was made even more memorable with the dress’s backless design, adding a touch of sensuality to the vintage piece. Her glam team drew inspiration from the 1990s and Studio 54 aesthetics, with makeup artist Mélanie Inglessis giving her soft brows, dramatic smoky eyes, and long lashes. Hairstylist Cesar Deleon Ramirez and stylist Enrique Melendez completed the ensemble, ensuring Ortega balanced retro elegance with contemporary edge.
The newspaper dress Ortega wore carries cultural weight beyond the runway. It was famously worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City—specifically in season three’s pivotal 17th episode—where her character Carrie Bradshaw confronts Natasha. That moment is etched in TV history and solidified the dress’s status as a pop culture relic. In 2022, the dress sold for 15,000 euros at a Bonhams auction. Ortega’s choice to wear this piece links her red carpet appearance to fashion legacy and television nostalgia alike.