Janelle Monáe never does basic, so when she stepped up to accept the Equality Award at the Human Rights Campaign’s Los Angeles Dinner—where Ashley Park and Hannah Einbinder were also honoured—you knew she was going to bring her signature avant-garde flair.
And what better way to make a statement than by turning to her go-to latex couturier, Dead Lotus Couture? The brand, helmed by Nange Magro, is all about individuality, open-mindedness, and challenging traditional beauty standards—so really, this red, black, and ivory latex dress wasn’t just a fashion choice; it was a statement.
Everything about this look screams Janelle. The harness detail, the bold colour-blocking, the playful yet undeniably fierce aesthetic—it’s exactly the kind of offbeat glamour she owns. Some might say latex can be tricky to pull off, but Janelle? She does so with ease.
Then came the pièce de résistance: chunky platform boots completing the Judy Jetson does latex fantasy—and honestly, I’m here for it. It’s fun, it’s camp, and it’s unapologetically Janelle.
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