Among the celebrities who always attract attention on the red carpet, very few do it like “Article of Faith III” star Tessa Thompson. As a risk-taker in apparel, Thompson knows how to stop people from following them with a look that makes others look. Styled by the famous outfit duo Wayman Deon and Micah McDonaldThe 39-year-old actress always appears bold and thoughtful, as her recent press tour proves.
Thompson was especially inspired by Vivienne Westwood passes away, their work infused the punk aesthetic with avant-garde charm. Accordingly, Deon and McDonald pulled Westwood classics from the archives for a number of Thompson appearances. They also source themselves from emerging Westwood-inspired designers such as Wiederhoeft and Saint Sintra. And Thompson has a say in every outfit. “Tessa loves being involved and we work well together,” Deon And McDonald’s told POPSUGAR together via email. “We developed the mood board together and started discussing the creative direction we wanted weeks in advance to make sure we had a clear vision for every look of her.”
Deon and McDonald explain that Thompson’s bravery Character “Creed” Bianca influenced her off-screen style by encouraging experimentalism. For example, Thompson loves heels. “Tessa loves height and a 6-inch shoe with a sole is always a favorite because it literally elevates the look,” said Deon and McDonald, while also appointing Roger Vivier and Stuart Weitzman. and Naked Wolfe are the footwear brands of her choice.
While Thompson’s entire red carpet repertoire is visually stimulating, Deon and McDonald share that their favorite moments in recent history include the silver Robert Wun tent gown she wore to the show. eye “Creed III” in London because it’s “so cool and easy but still has a bit of drama to it.” She also loved the head-to-toe red Elie Saab Haute Couture from the Venice Film Festival, which was paired with Christian Louboutin heels and a Brandon Maxwell box bag.
Clearly, the “Westworld” actress has cemented her place as a style icon and her future appearances will continue to pay off. In the meantime, immerse yourself in her best ensembles to date.
— Additional reporting by Shelcy Joseph and Corinne Sullivan
