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Kerry Washington Channels Old Hollywood in Zuhair Murad at ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ LA Premiere

The couture gown signals a runway-to-red-carpet moment ahead of the film’s release.

Overview

  • Washington attended the Los Angeles premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Nov. 17.
  • She wore a strapless Zuhair Murad Fall 2025 couture gown in onyx styled by Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn.
  • The design featured a sweetheart neckline, a ruched fitted bodice with a subtle cutout, a thigh-high slit, shimmering embellishments, and a short train.
  • Makeup was by Carola Gonzalez with hair by Takisha Sturdivant-Drew, and she finished the look with pointed-toe pumps plus statement earrings and rings.
  • Fashion outlets praised the Old Hollywood aesthetic, noting the look’s Paris Couture Week origin, as the film opens in theaters Nov. 26 and arrives on Netflix Dec. 12.