Jenna Ortega knows how to keep us on our toes, whether it’s her on-screen screams or her off-screen style statements. This time, she took a page straight out of Demi Moore’s fashion playbook, stepping out on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in a mini version of Moore’s jaw-dropping shattered-glass gown by Oscar de la Renta. If anyone thought fashion history doesn’t repeat itself, Ortega just proved otherwise, and made it clear that she’s taking notes.
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Demi Moore walked so Jenna Ortega could strut in a shattered glass dress
Let’s rewind for a second. Back in peak awards season, Moore made headlines when she hit The Substance premiere in a floor-length Oscar de la Renta masterpiece, stitched together like fragments of stained glass. The symbolism? A bold commentary on beauty standards, perfectly aligning with her body horror film’s themes. The fashion girlies lost their minds.
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Jenna Ortega in a glass dress
And now, Ortega, who’s been serving gothic-meets-power-dressing looks throughout her Death of a Unicorn press tour, has given the shattered glass moment a fresh spin. Ditching the full-length drama for something more Gen Z-friendly, she opted for a strapless mini version with a rosette detail on the bust.
Jenna Ortega wears the #odlrfall2025 scarlet hand-dyed plexi tree peony mini on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for ‘Death of a Unicorn’ press.
Styled by Enrique Melendez pic.twitter.com/ggHvDsiz2g
— Oscar de la Renta (@OscardelaRenta) March 26, 2025
The original embroidery technique, pioneered by Oscar de la Renta designers Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, remains the same: reflective panels stitched together in a mosaic effect. But where Moore’s gown leaned into moody elegance, Ortega’s had a sheer twist, revealing just the right amount of skin.
Jenna Ortega’s recent looks for the promotions of Death of a Unicorn
But let’s be real, was it the “shattered” aesthetic that drew Ortega in, or was it the deep, blood-red hue? If you’ve been following her Death of a Unicorn promo looks, you already know she’s been living in shades of oxblood and burgundy. Her stylist, Enrique Melendez, has been curating a wardrobe of dark romance, think sultry red hot pants, sheer tops, and gothic office-core fits.
Fashion moments like this don’t happen by accident. Moore’s team, led by Brad Goreski, carefully chose the glass-like dress for its resonance with The Substance’s message. Ortega, meanwhile, is fully embracing her eerie, gothic-chic brand. One thing’s for sure: both women absolutely shattered the fashion game.
