Carey Mulligan Stuns in Dries Dress, Defying Fashion Norms
Carey Mulligan turned heads at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s Beef season two. She arrived alongside co-star Oscar Isaac in a striking Dries Van Noten column dress from the brand’s autumn/winter 2026 line. Filmogaz.com photographed the moment as photographers clustered for shots.
The dress and runway context
The gown combined dense florals, metallic panels and pixellated 17th-century still life motifs. The mix created a layered, visually intense effect that stood out on the red carpet. The piece came directly from creative director Julian Klausner’s recent runway collection.
Klausner’s show leaned into teenage awkwardness. He paired baroque prints and pixelation with clunky knitwear and heavy boots. Vogue’s Nicole Phelps praised the collection’s rich, mosaic-like sensibility.
Brand background
Dries Van Noten’s founder stepped down from creative leadership in 2024. He had long expressed a fondness for clashing elements in design. Klausner appears to have embraced that approach for the autumn/winter 2026 season.
Styling and team
Stylist Danielle Goldberg swapped Mulligan’s usual monochrome separates for this bold look. Goldberg’s roster includes clients named Kendall, Zoë and Jessie. Her choices often favor visual contrasts and surprising combinations.
Mulligan has recently fronted Prada’s spring/summer 2026 campaign. She also introduced King Charles to barrel-leg trousers while being made a CBE. Her acting work includes an Emmy-nominated turn in Beef season two.
Red carpet history
- 2024 Oscars: a cinched Cristóbal Balenciaga recreation, described by Mulligan as her favourite dress.
- 2021 Met Gala: a bubblegum-pink Valentino gown that drew wide attention.
- 2012 Met Ball: a metallic, fishscale-inspired look for her second Met appearance.
Carey Mulligan stuns again on the red carpet. She proved she can wear a Dries dress while defying fashion norms. The actress continues to shift between minimalist staples and bold, unexpected statements.
