Jenna Ortega Declares Champagne the New It-Color for Fall 2025

Jenna Ortega Doubles Down on Champagne as the Next It-Color for Fall 2025

Jenna Ortega is no stranger to a dramatic entrance—and last night in London, she made it clear that champagne is the new butter yellow.

Stepping out for the global premiere of Season 2 of Netflix’s Wednesday, Ortega delivered not one, but two standout fashion moments that have the internet buzzing and fashion insiders rewriting their fall color palette predictions. Gone are the warm, sunny days of butter yellow. In its place? The cooler, ghostlier glow of champagne, and no one embodies this muted-glam transition better than Ortega herself.

A Gilded Alien Queen Moment on the Red Carpet

For her red carpet arrival, Ortega wore an Ashi Studio Fall 2025 couture masterpiece that felt part alien goddess, part gothic royalty. The gown featured spirals of burnt-paper-like fabric, organically curling around a transparent peplum column silhouette that gave off an eerie, sci-fi couture energy. The bottom half of the gown was completely sheer—its tissue-thin material moving like a second skin under the lights.

Her glam only elevated the look: bleached brows, a wine-stained red lip, and a tight, braided crown hairstyle completed the intergalactic goth fantasy. Hairstylist Cesar Deleon Ramirez and makeup artist Mélanie Inglessis deserve a round of applause for creating one of Ortega’s most memorable red carpet looks to date.

A Sleek Champagne Afterparty Look

If the gown was her gothic queen moment, the afterparty look was Jenna Ortega in her most quietly confident, sensual form.

Changing into a champagne-toned silky slip dress with delicate frills and a scoop neckline, the vibe shifted to something softer—yet no less commanding. The dress fell effortlessly to the calf, catching light with every movement. She accessorized minimally, with only a fine silver pendant gracing her neck, and grounded the look with black slingback stilettos featuring a flash of red on the heel—a subtle nod to her gothic beauty vibe.

Importantly, Ortega kept the same beauty styling, letting the red lip and bleached brows add edge to the romantic, whisper-soft dress. This fusion of softness and sharpness might just be the blueprint for fall event dressing.

Champagne vs. Butter Yellow: A Shift in the Color Tide

Until now, butter yellow has reigned supreme on red carpets and runways. We've seen it on Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lawrence, and even Princess Kate Middleton, who gave the hue her signature polished spin.

But Ortega’s embrace of champagne—a paler, haunted sister of gold and cream— signals a shift. Where butter yellow is about brightness and optimism, champagne leans into mystery, elegance, and an ever-so-slightly eerie undertone—perfect for cooler months and gothic aesthetics alike.

Ortega isn’t just wearing the color—she’s giving it context. Think Miss Havisham’s attic of decaying lace, the Victorian doll whose wardrobe never died, or a 1920s ghost bride at golden hour. With her stylist Enrique Melendez, she’s crafting an aesthetic narrative that blends romanticism with edge.

The Jenna Ortega Style Renaissance

The rise of Jenna Ortega as a bona fide fashion force has been a joy to witness. With stylist Enrique Melendez by her side, she’s carved out a space that feels both vintage-inspired and boldly current.

Her style resume now includes:

• Oversized tailoring from Simkhai

• Sleek leather moments courtesy of Courrèges

• Moody androgyny with Ann Demeulemeester suits

• Archival treasures from DKNY and John Galliano-era Dior

Every outfit is a narrative, an aesthetic statement. Whether she’s giving Carrie Bradshaw in leather or Morticia Addams in silk, Ortega’s styling feels intentional and fresh. Her recent Instagram caption, “Bury me in this Ann Demeulemeester,” sums it up—fashion is her language, and she’s fluent.

Fall 2025 Forecast: The Champagne Effect

So, what can we take away from Jenna Ortega’s fashion moments this week?

1. Champagne is the New “It” Neutral – Forget flat beige or overdone ivory. Champagne offers a glow that feels rich, layered, and just a bit spectral.

2. Gothic Glam is Not Going Anywhere – Whether it’s bleached brows or vampy lips, expect to see this aesthetic threaded through more mainstream trends.

3. Statement Styling is in the Details – From frilled necklines to minimalist pendants and red-accented heels, Ortega proves that thoughtful details elevate even the simplest slip dress.

If Jenna Ortega continues down this path—and we hope she does—expect to see more of champagne tones and eerie elegance dominating magazine spreads, fashion TikTok, and fall 2025 red carpets.

She’s not just dressing for herself anymore. She’s dressing for a new generation of style rebels who want their fashion to whisper with mystery—and shimmer in champagne.