Zoe Saldaña turned heads with her new sculpted look as she stepped out for the “Avatar: Fire and Ash” premiere. The actor wore a dramatic black Balmain ensemble that bespoke texture, structure, and bold craftsmanship. As it was, Saldaña’s latest appearance added yet another striking fashion moment to her ongoing press tour for the movie.
Zoe Saldaña arrives for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ premiere in a striking Balmain dress
On December 5, Zoe Saldaña arrived at the premiere in a dramatic black gown from Balmain. The dress, which instantly stood out for its architectural design, featured an off-shoulder bodice crafted from angular, overlapping panels paired with black beading. The uniquely crafted bodice formed a rigid frame across the neckline and upper torso of the “Guardians of the Galaxy” star, giving the dress a sculptural finish.
The beaded panels flared outward into a pointed peplum detail before narrowing down into a long column skirt. The skirt, crafted in matte black velvet, fell straight to the floor. Furthermore, it offered a rich textural contrast to the embellished bodice. There was also a back slit in the skirt, which subtly showed off Saldaña’s Saint Laurent La Scandale satin-crepe platform heels as she moved along the red carpet.
The actor paired her striking attire with Cartier Libre Polymorph earrings and a matching ring. The 47-year-old star was styled by celebrity artist Petra Flannery, who gave her a bold look with refined elegance. To complete her look, Saldaña kept the rest of her appearance understated, letting the dramatic silhouette of the dress outshine.
Saldaña’s Balmain moment followed a series of equally dramatic outfits from the “Avatar: Fire and Ash” press tour. During the Los Angeles premiere, Saldaña dazzled in a Saint Laurent gown featuring a one-shoulder draped silhouette. For the Paris premiere, she opted for a sculptural leather look from Balenciaga’s Spring 2026 collection. With its conspicuous features, Saldaña’s gown stands out as one of the most eye-catching entries in her ongoing press tour wardrobe.
Originally reported by Samridhi Goel by theFashionSpot.
