Janelle Monáe Wore Abodi To The ‘Is God Is’ New York Premiere

Janelle Monáe attended the Is God Is New York premiere at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on Monday night.

Considering the film’s mix of revenge thriller, Southern Gothic, and dark humour, this Abodi Fall 2026 look feels in step with that tone. The sheer black dress, layered with trailing ribbons and finished with clusters of red and black bows, is beautiful on paper – there’s a softness to the detailing that contrasts with the darker story it’s telling. But look closer, and there’s something slightly unsettling underneath it, which keeps it aligned with the film rather than just reading as decorative.

Janelle isn’t typically drawn to gothic dressing, so it’s no surprise she found a way to shift the mood. The white ruffled collar brings in that familiar note from her style playbook, adding character and lightness without diluting the impact of the look.

Styled with the Abodi Mini Castle bag, the shape may feel familiar, as it echoes the same sculptural thinking seen when Jaden Smith wore his Vampire Castle headpiece to the 2025 Grammys, reinforcing the designer’s focus on fashion as object and mythic architecture.

Stylist: Alexandra Mandelkorn.

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