Zoe Saldaña’s Makes the LBD Look Like a Work of Art

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Zoe Saldaña has been on something of a fashion whirlwind.

While on her press tour to promote her forthcoming film—the highly anticipated Avatar: The Way of Water—the actress worked with stylist Petra Flannery to deliver one high-fashion look after another. From sheer ballet-inspired pieces to futuristic takes on modern suiting, we break down all of her best looks below.


December 12

For the U.S. premiere of Avatar: The Way of Water, Saldaña wore a black velvet dress with an abstract skirt from Schiaparelli's fall winter 2022 couture collection.

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Stylist Petra Flannery shared an extra look on Instagram from the Avatar Tokyo premiere, where she dressed Saldaña in a sparkling one-shoulder evening gown from the Alexandre Vauthier fall winter 2022 couture collection.

December 9

While in Seoul, the actress sparkled in a midnight black strappy minidress and matching pantaboots covered in shimmering sequins.

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Earlier, she put a sophisticated spin on feminine suiting, wearing baggy split hem trousers in black and an oversized white blazer rolled up to her elbows. She styled the look with a slinky cami tank top and a pair of strappy black heels.

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December 6

At the world premiere of Avatar: The Way of Water, Saldaña in a sheer black ball gown from Alexander McQueen. The breathtaking dress included a corset with blue, black, and silver beads and sequins, embroidered straps, and a delicate tulle skirt.

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December 4

Attending a photo-call for the Avatar sequel in London, Saldaña wore a seemingly ballet-inspired ensemble fresh off Victoria Beckham's spring/summer 2023 ready-to-wear runway. The all-black outfit consisted of a sheer top with ruffled cape sleeves and a matching, asymmetrical skirt. Underneath, she wore a scalloped black bralette and patterned tights. She finished the look with pointed black platform pumps and an array of rings.

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Later in the day, the star swapped her monochromatic fit for another all-black look, this time by Saint Laurent. She looked effortlessly cool in a plain tank top tucked into a velvet maxi skirt. Accessories included multiple silver bangles and a black patent-leather clutch.

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December 1

Saldaña put a futuristic spin on suiting during a panel for Avatar at the Comic Con Experience in São Paulo, Brazil, where she wore a cream set from Balmain's spring/summer 2023 ready-to-wear collection. The corseted, zip-up top included gold quilted detailing, which stood in stark contrast to the billowing trousers' oversized silhouette.

sao paulo, brazil   december 01 zoe saldana speaks during a panel of avatar for disney at the thunder stage during comic con experience, aka ccxp22, on december 1, 2022 in sao paulo, brazil photo by alexandre schneidergetty images for disney
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Flannery shared a photo of Saldaña in another outfit during the event, in which she made a vibrant appearance in a hot pink ruffled maxi skirt and a graphic tank top by Giambattista Valli.

November 28

Saldaña put a feminine twist on the nine-to-five uniform during a guest appearance on Good Morning America, where she paired a speckled gray blazer with a bright red patent-leather midi skirt with a thigh-high leg slit. She tucked a white button-down and a black tie into the skirt, while a thick black belt with a large silver buckle cinched the fit together.

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Saldaña later changed into a lavender satin blouse and matching flared midi skirt from Lafayette 148, which she wore with a black blazer coat and caramel-colored pumps.

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She ended her day with a glamorous appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. There, the actress looked like a vision in a sequined black gown from Michael Kors Collection, which featured a plunging neckline and ruched detailing at the center.

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