Lesley Manville Wins Tony Award In Vibrant Loewe Orange Gown
Lesley Manville collected the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for Oedipus at the 2026 Tony Awards on Sunday.
The British actress has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Loewe. From that unforgettable sculptural look at the 2024 BAFTAs, to the 2025 Olivier Awards where she won Best Actress for Oedipus, and throughout the Queer press tour where she wore the label exclusively. It’s a relationship that has continued seamlessly into the Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez era.
On his occasion, Lesley wore an orange sequinned off-the-shoulder gown paired with matching Comic slingback pumps.
I have to say, I absolutely love this dress.
The vivid orange instantly stood out against a carpet dominated by darker hues, while the generous draping across the neckline and sleeves gave the silhouette a sense of occasion without being overly dramatic. There is a celebratory quality to the colour and sparkle that felt exactly right for a winner’s moment.
If I were to nitpick, I wish the neckline sat just a touch higher across the shoulders. That said, considering the amount of fabric and all-over sequins involved, I suspect the gown carried a fair amount of weight. It’s a minor point in what was otherwise a joyful and memorable moment.
Stylist: Stephanie Wilson.
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