Sydney Sweeney has officially raised the bar on red carpet daring. At Variety’s Power of Women event in Los Angeles, the actress redefined sultry glamour in a liquid-silver chainmail gown that shimmered with every flash of the camera.
Designed by Christian Cowan and pulled straight from his Spring/Summer 2026 collection, the metallic masterpiece was a study in sensual architecture. The gown’s wide scoop neckline and fluid mid-length sleeves balanced its sculptural silhouette, which appeared to twist and gather at the waist, as though molten metal had been draped over Sweeney’s form. From behind, a lace-up spine detail ran the length of her back, lending the illusion of armor delicately undone.
Worn over nude panties and nothing else, the gown epitomized the modern “naked dress” — a fearless blend of confidence, craftsmanship, and cinematic allure. Sweeney complemented the look with diamond drop earrings and Effy rings, keeping her accessories minimal to let the chainmail’s gleam do the talking. Her honey-blonde bob was styled in a soft, glossy wave, while her bronzed makeup, winged liner, and mocha lip completed the look with effortless sophistication.
The evening, hosted at the Beverly Hills Hotel, honored influential women across entertainment, philanthropy, and activism. But even amid the powerhouse lineup, Sweeney’s arrival was impossible to ignore — a moment that captured her evolution from Hollywood ingénue to full-fledged fashion icon.
Just the day before, the Anyone But You star had been spotted courtside in a white tank and denim shorts at a Dodgers game — proving once again her mastery of contrasts. From off-duty ease to high-octane glamour, Sydney Sweeney continues to keep the spotlight exactly where she wants it: on her.
