Overview
- Taylor appeared in Los Angeles on November 17 as an honoree at ELLE’s 2025 Women in Hollywood celebration, arriving in a hooded gold gown.
- The dress is a look from Olivier Rousteing’s Resort 2026 Balmain collection shown in June, reported as among his final collections before Antonin Tron takes over the house.
- The ensemble featured a plunging neckline, a low-slung statement belt, a fully backless hooded construction, gold strappy heels, and coordinating jewelry.
- In ELLE’s cover story, Taylor said being a Black woman in Hollywood presents added hurdles and emphasized forcing recognition through unapologetic presence.
- ELLE’s social posts drew enthusiastic responses to the look, and Taylor has reiterated in past interviews that she shares only what she chooses about her private life.