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Jenna Ortega's Red Carpet Fashion Evolution, From Valentino Pink to Vintage Dior

other · 2026-10-22

Jenna Ortega graces the cover of Vogue's November 2026 issue, showcasing a look back at 27 of her standout red carpet outfits. Her fashion evolution kicked off at the 2022 Met Gala, where she donned a Valentino minidress. Following her role in Netflix's Wednesday, Ortega collaborated with stylist Enrique Melendez to craft a wardrobe with a darkly romantic flair, highlighted by a navy Versace dress at the series premiere. Key moments include her Gucci ensemble at the 2023 Golden Globes, a Thom Browne outfit at the 2023 Met Gala, and a Dior look at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. Recent highlights feature a Pierre Cardin minidress at the 2026 Rome Film Festival and Calvin Klein at the Klara and the Sun photocall, along with her appearances on Nickelodeon and Disney.

Key facts

  • Jenna Ortega is the cover star of Vogue's November 2026 issue
  • Ortega wore Valentino pink, in a shade linked to Pierpaolo Piccioli, to the 2022 Met Gala
  • Stylist Enrique Melendez has worked with Ortega on her red carpet wardrobe
  • Her Wednesday role prompted a goth-inflected fashion direction starting with a navy Versace dress and tulle veil at the 2022 world premiere
  • She wore a custom Ashi Studio peplum dress likened to molted snakeskin
  • A 1966 Pierre Cardin Neoplasticism minidress was worn at the 2026 Rome Film Festival
  • Her looks include vintage Dior and a Death Becomes Her homage
  • The retrospective covers 27 red carpet appearances across her decade-long career

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Vogue
  • Netflix
  • Nickelodeon
  • Disney
  • Valentino
  • Versace
  • Gucci
  • Thom Browne
  • Dior
  • Monse
  • Donna Karan Collection
  • Balmain
  • Markgong
  • Ashi Studio
  • Dolce & Gabbana
  • Givenchy
  • Amiri
  • Harper's Bazaar
  • Academy Museum Gala
  • Mugler
  • McQueen
  • Roberto Cavalli
  • Calvin Klein Collection
  • Torlowei
  • BFI London Film Festival
  • Rome Film Festival
  • Venice Film Festival
  • Marrakech International Film Festival
  • Sundance
  • Golden Globes
  • Emmys
  • Met Gala
  • SNL 50
  • Vanity Fair

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Venice
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Seoul
  • South Korea
  • Marrakech
  • Morocco
  • New York
  • United States

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