Jenna Ortega Wows in Dior Newspaper Dress for ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Premiere

Jenna Ortega joined her fellow cast members and the creative team behind “Hurry Up Tomorrow” at the film’s premiere in New York City on Tuesday. The film costars The Weeknd, Riley Keough and Oscar-nominated actor Barry Keoghan.

For the red carpet occasion, Ortega went back into the archives. The actress wore a dress courtesy of Christian Dior‘s fall 2000 ready-to-wear collection, one of the many collections from the French luxury fashion house’s former creative director John Galliano, who served in the position from 1997 to 2011.

The newspaper print dress featured a slinky, slimming design and silhouette. Embossed on the fabric of the dress were newspaper printed excerpts, columns and photos featuring a black-and-white photo of Galliano and text-based references to Dior.

The neckline of the dress featured subtle fabric draping for a slight cowl neck and the straps included small gold D letters for Dior. The dress featured a tiered, flowing hemline, featuring asymmetry for added angles, sartorial tension and juxtaposition.

Ortega’s look also included a sensual detail — the dress was backless. As for the rest of her look, Ortega’s makeup, by artist Mélanie Inglessis, featured inspiration from the ’90s with hints of Studio 54. Her look featured soft brows with bold, smokey eyes and long lashes. Her hair was styled by Cesar Deleon Ramirez. Ortega’s look was curated by stylist Enrique Melendez.

Ortega’s dress carries with it an abundance of history and another iconic pop culture moment. The dress was previously worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in season three, episode 17 of “Sex and the City.” The iconic dress is part of Parker’s character Carrie Bradshaw’s wardrobe, a piece she wears at a pinnacle moment in the Emmy Award-winning HBO series when Carrie confronts Natasha, played by Bridget Moynahan. The iconic dress sold for 15,000 euros at a Bonhams auction in 2022.

Galliano’s 1999 and 2000 shows as the creative director of Christian Dior were described by the designer as “rupture” moments for the French luxury fashion house. His collections and shows, marked by their flamboyance and exuberance, heightened niche aesthetics and found inspiration from the likes of figures Lauryn Hill, and culture shifts such as the hip hop movement and more.

“Hurry Up Tomorrow” follows a troubled musician who, after crossing paths with a mysterious stranger, begins to question everything he knows. The film is directed by Trey Edward Shults. “Hurry Up Tomorrow” hits theaters on Friday.