Since she tripped onto our screens as Manson Family member Pussycat in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Margaret Qualley has cemented her status as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after fashion muses.
The actress stepped out in New York on Wednesday, making a rare public appearance while promoting the latest onscreen endeavour Honey, Don’t! She attended the film’s Manhattan screening at Metrograph on the Lower East Side, sporting a look that remains one of fashion’s most iconic dress codes.
The 30-year-old slipped into a classic LBD, complete with a mini silhouette, a scooped neckline, fine spaghetti straps and a midnight black hue. The custom Chanel piece was paired with some slingback heels complete with a barely-there frontal strap, proving the power of less is more.
© GC ImagesThe daughter of Hollywood veteran Andie MacDowell wore her raven hair slicked back into a tightly-coiffed ballerina bun - a subtle nod to her dancing roots. She was joined on the red carpet by co-star Aubrey Plaza, flashing a glimpse of her beautiful diamond engagement ring during the photocall.
The actress, who is married to musician and producer Jack Antonoff, effortlessly showcased the timeless elegance of the LBD.
The design became an enduring fashion staple thanks to Coco Chanel, who in the 1920s popularised its simplicity and versatility. Over the decades, designers like Givenchy, Dior, and Valentino have reinvented it on the runway. Celebrities from Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Rihanna and Margot Robbie have cemented its iconic status, making the LBD synonymous with playful femininity and timeless glamour.
© Getty ImagesIt certainly seems to be the summer of Margaret Qualley - with the actress’ latest film set to hit cinema screens in late August. Honey Don't! is a neo-noir dark comedy directed by Ethan Coen, co-written with Tricia Cooke.
The film stars Ms Qualley as Honey O'Donahue, a private investigator in Bakersfield, California, who delves into a series of strange deaths linked to a mysterious church led by Reverend Drew Devlin, portrayed by Chris Evans. Aubrey Plaza plays MG Falcone, a police officer who becomes involved in the investigation.
The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and is scheduled for theatrical release in the US on August 22.
