The Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Los Angeles Dinner played host to a constellation of stars, but it was Janelle Monáe who truly illuminated the blue carpet, accepting the Equality Award in a latex look that was both daring and deeply chic. Beyond the accolades, it was Monáe’s sartorial statement that had the fashion cognoscenti buzzing: a high-shine latex dress in a striking palette of white, red, and black.
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The garment, designed by Dead Lotus Couture was designed to mimic the sharp lines of traditional suiting, offered a masterclass in modern tailoring. Structural shoulders provided a powerful silhouette, while a faux tie detailing added a touch of classic elegance, subverted by the unapologetic gloss of the latex. The playful short flouncy skirt injected a youthful energy into the otherwise sharply defined piece. Known for their boundary-pushing use of latex, Dead Lotus Couture appears to be the perfect architect for Monáe’s bold aesthetic.
Further amplifying the drama were buckle accents placed on the bodice, mirroring the detailing on her chosen footwear: glossy black platform Mary Janes boasting lofty platform soles and sky-high block heels. These vertiginous steppers, secured with delicate silver buckle closures, elongated Monáe’s already statuesque frame, creating an illusion of unparalleled height and length.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Janelle Monáe in latex, as she also recently appeared at BlerDCon once more wearing Dead Lotus Couture.
Monáe, ever the style iconoclast, proves once again that fashion can be a powerful form of self-expression. This latex look, a daring dance between classic suiting and avant-garde materials, cements her status as a true visionary on the red carpet.
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