Ana de Armas Defines Modern Edge with Daring Louis Vuitton Looks at Paris Fashion Week and Academy Gala
Ana de Armas has reinforced her status as a high-fashion trailblazer through a series of bold red carpet appearances that highlight her ongoing partnership with Louis Vuitton. The Cuban-American star, widely recognized for her performance in Blonde and the upcoming action film Ballerina, recently took to the front row at Paris Fashion Week to view the brand’s Spring/Summer 2027 womenswear collection, debuting a look that blended industrial edge with classic tailoring.
For the Paris event, de Armas wore an oversized Louis Vuitton blazer styled as a mini dress, layered over shorts. The garment’s most distinctive feature was its leather construction, integrated with nude-toned harnesses along the sides. These structural elements created a series of strategic cutouts that exposed her torso and bust, offering a modern take on architectural fashion. She paired the ensemble with waved raven tresses and sultry makeup, emphasizing the edgier aesthetic she has adopted in recent months.
Fashion commentators have noted that the side-strap detailing of the dress evokes memories of historical red carpet moments, specifically the iconic safety pin dress worn by Elizabeth Hurley in 1994. While that Versace gown utilized oversized gold pins to hold together silk and lycra panels, de Armas’s modern iteration relies on structured leather and harness-style straps to achieve a similar daring effect. Hurley herself recently commented on the nature of such adventurous designs, noting that while they appear precarious, they are often as securely crafted as a bathrobe, emphasizing the balance between visual risk and technical safety in high-end couture.
This appearance followed another significant fashion moment for de Armas at the Academy Museum Gala. On that red carpet, she opted for a sculpted black velvet gown, also by Louis Vuitton, characterized by a deep plunging neckline. The dramatic silhouette served as a backdrop for a display of high-jewelry craftsmanship. She wore the French brand’s ‘Sirius’ necklace, an intricate piece featuring a combination of tourmaline, aquamarine, tanzanite, sapphire, emerald, and diamonds. The look was completed with matching earrings from the Louis Vuitton Mythica collection and black satin sandals.
As de Armas prepares for the release of Ballerina, her choices continue to demonstrate a preference for structured, adventurous designs that move beyond traditional gown silhouettes. Her recent streak of appearances highlights a transition into more experimental fashion territory, utilizing her role as a brand ambassador to showcase the more technical and avant-garde aspects of contemporary luxury design.
