October 21, 2026

Jenna Ortega Finds Another Way to Embrace the Sun

Following her playful archival look for the photocall, Jenna Ortega attended the Rome Film Festival premiere of her new film, Klara and the Sun, on Saturday, continuing her exploration of a lighter, more colourful wardrobe.

Jenna Ortega wearing a Roberto Cavalli Spring 2027 devoré velvet gown with gold detailing at the 'Klara and the Sun' Rome Film Festival premiere.
IPA / Roberto Cavalli

This time, she wore a Roberto Cavalli Spring 2027 slip dress in devoré velvet, featuring a painterly gradient of muted florals, earthy greens with a gold pigment.

There is something distinctly archival about this dress, which is hardly surprising considering how much Fausto Puglisi’s latest collection felt like a love letter to Roberto Cavalli’s early 2000s era. Everything about this says it could easily have come from the designer’s archives.

What I particularly love is how the print becomes more concentrated towards the hem, where the gold catches the light beautifully. And while this isn’t as obvious a reference to the sun as her vintage Pierre Cardin dress from the photocall, the gold pigment scattered across the fabric catches the light, creating an almost sun-dappled effect. It’s a more subtle interpretation of the theme, but one that still feels connected to the film.

Jenna Ortega showing the open back and flowing train of her Roberto Cavalli gown, paired with gold Dolce & Gabbana platforms at the Rome Film Festival.
IPA / Roberto Cavalli

It’s been refreshing to watch her explore a different side of her style without losing her edge.

Damiani Mimosa jewels and gold Dolce & Gabbana platform sandals completed her look.

Stylist: Enrique Melendez.

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2027 runway model wearing the devoré velvet slip dress with a painterly floral print and gold pigment detailing.
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2027

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