Keke Palmer knows how to throw a party—and more importantly, how to host one in style. For the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards at The Lot at Formosa in Los Angeles, the actress, singer, and avid archiver stepped into the spotlight wearing an Oscar de la Renta archival gown from the 2013 collection.
Now, for some, this peach-hued confection with crystals and feathers may feel like a flashback in more ways than one. The silhouette, the sparkle, the dramatic plumage—it all screams early-2010s glamour with a whisper of old Hollywood.
But here’s the thing: Keke doesn’t dress to appease trend forecasts or play it safe in “timeless” territory. No ma’am. She dresses to evoke—feelings, memories, MTV-era moods. With those copper curls giving serious 1993 Janet Jackson vibes from the That’s The Way Love Goes video (the one with pre-fame J.Lo in the mix), it’s clear she’s playing on more than fashion references—she’s tapping into the culture.
Now, onto the accessories. The SHAY jewellery choker? For me, it was a nope. The gown’s already doing the most (and doing it fabulously), so adding a choker felt like a detail too far. Thankfully, the earrings hit the right note—elegant, but not competing.
Overall, Keke brought the drama, the references, and that ever-playful Keke energy. She’s not dressing for the algorithm—she’s dressing for the moment.
Stylist: Molly Dickson.
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