Hooded gowns have become a new favorite on the Hollywood red carpet. This spring, stars like Anne Hathaway, Jenna Ortega and Mikaela Cole donned body-hugging, floor-length dresses with hooded hoods. Striking eveningwear looks pioneered by late designers like Yves Saint Laurent and Azzedine Alaīa in the 1980 era, but are just as fresh today. However, let Kylie Jenner give the upward trend her own twist while out and about in Paris last night. Forget the hooded dresses—Jenner wore a hooded miniskirt.
Jenner arrives in the City of Lights for Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” show in white for Ferragamo’s Spring2023 collection cap mini dress. As seen on the runway, designer Maximilan Davis wore a white one-shoulder dress with a white hood that wrapped around the head like a scarf. But cut just above the knee, the hem revealed more skin than a standard hooded gown—giving it a more playful, youthful vibe. It’s more for loud parties than grand soirees. Given that the look itself is such a statement, Jenner minimally accessorized with black point-toe pumps and a white mini mini bag, both by Ferragamo.
This shows that the hooded dress is more than just a fad. This updated style has a range—a mini hooded dress for a rave, à la Jenner, or a flowy maxi dress for an elegant party (see: Anne Hathaway’s gold dress for Bulgari’s High Jewelery Gala). You’ll feel your best no matter which hem you’re wearing, but one thing’s for sure: a hooded gown will always make you the life of the party.
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