Naomi Ackie’s Style Marathon in London & New York for ‘Clayface’
Since the Los Angeles premiere of Clayface, where Naomi Ackie wore Gucci, the British actress has delivered five more looks during the film’s promotional tour this week, moving between experimental knitwear, gothic romance and graphic prints.
London Photocall
There’s something wonderfully defiant about this Colleen Allen Fall 2026 look, and Naomi has the confidence to pull it off. The cardigan and sheer embroidered skirt might seem like an unlikely combination, but that slightly unsettling quality feels perfectly suited to the darker mood of Clayface.
London Screening
Had this been any other label, I might have wondered how this black knitted dress manages to hold its sculptural shape. But this is Issey Miyake, a fashion house with decades of innovation in fabric manipulation, pleating and experimental construction behind it.
The exaggerated sleeves are the defining feature of this Fall 2026 design, turning an otherwise simple black mini dress into something far more interesting. I’m also glad she opted against the longer skirt we saw on the runway.
Styled with Paris Texas slingback pumps, this was another example of Naomi’s willingness to experiment.
London Premiere
You could identify this as Dilara Fındıkoğlu without needing to see the label. The corseted bodice, exposed lacing, textured finish and dramatic shoulders are all signatures of the designer. The gothic sensuality feels particularly appropriate for Clayface.
Barbie Ferreira wore the same dress back in April while promoting Faces of Death, which only reinforces my feeling that this is exactly the kind of fashion I want to see from my scream queens.
Jessica McCormack earrings completed her look.
Press Junket
Yesterday, things brightened up considerably when Naomi stepped out in a pale blue Diotima Spring 2027 ensemble.
After several days of black, this was a welcome change of pace. But the lighter colour didn’t mean abandoning her love of unusual silhouettes, as the sculpted hem of the top demonstrates.
The long ponytail and sunglasses are becoming something of a signature throughout this press tour, and they work just as well with this softer colour palette.
Empire State Building Visit
Naomi rounded off the week in a Jean Paul Gaultier Smoking Graphic mesh bodycon dress.
After the architectural shapes and gothic detailing of her London appearances, this was a more streamlined look. I love that she’s kept us guessing throughout this press tour rather than settling into one particular aesthetic.
Stylist: Nicky Yates.
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