Tessa Thompson Wore Palomo To The WIF 2025 Honors

Tessa Thompson joined Felicity Jones on the red carpet at The Beverly Hilton for the WIF 2025 Honors.

The Hedda actress wore a Palomo Spain Spring 2026 look that channels the unapologetic confidence of ’80s power dressing, but with a contemporary twist.

At first glance, it may appear to be a traditional tailored skirt suit, but a closer look reveals Palomo’s signature theatricality. The exaggerated shoulders and structured peplum-like volume, created by a pleated patch pocket, bring a sculptural edge that transforms this piece from office attire to a directional design. It’s business wear rewritten through the lens of surrealism — elegant yet slightly offbeat in the most intentional way.

Some might argue that she should have gone all-in with the runway’s striped tights, but I think her minimalist approach — the crisp white leather choker and white pumps — gives the look a cleaner edge. It reframes the ensemble as something sleeker.

There’s an undercurrent of androgyny that feels completely in tune with Tessa’s red carpet identity — powerful tailoring softened by thoughtful styling. Overall, this look feels like a futurist reinterpretation of ’80s business wear: refined, assertive, and just theatrical enough to keep things interesting.

Stylist: Karla Welch.

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