Tessa Thompson recently turned the heat up in a daring Collina Strada gown that redefined red carpet sensuality with an artful twist. She stepped out in a fully sheer black dress, embracing transparency in a way that felt both bold and beautifully intentional. Even more stunning is the fact that the outfit came straight off the runway.
Tessa Thompson stuns in sheer black Collina Strada dress for 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Tessa Thompson has been a fixture at award shows this season, thanks to her incredible performance in “Hedda.” She delivered some of the best looks throughout her press run and is now continuing the streak with her award show appearances. At the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards, Thompson showed up in a sheer black Collina Strada dress. The piece is look 31 from the brand’s Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear collection, “The World Is a Vampire,” designed by Hillary Taymour.
The floor-length dress skimmed the star’s silhouette in a fluid, body-hugging cut. The diaphanous fabric revealed just enough while maintaining an air of sophistication. The bodice featured an oversized white floral motif blooming across it, contrasting the inky black backdrop. It added a romantic flourish to the dress, softening the sultry sheerness. Up top, a panel of satin fabric formed a draped neckline and extended outwards to rest on her upper arms.
Styled by Karla Welch, the Marvel actress paired the dress with black Jimmy Choo Minny Sandals. She accessorised with jewelry from Rouvenant, per Star Style. Furthermore, she let her natural curls flow freely over her shoulders, enhancing the effortless feel of the ensemble. Overall, Thompson’s makeup was soft and glowing to match the romance of her dress. Adir Abergel styled her hair, while Alex Babsky worked on her glam.
Welch posted a photo of Thompson’s look on February 16, with the caption”TESSA.” Fans stormed to the comments with compliments. One individual wrote, “So so so pretty,” while another commented, “Not DAMN NOTES.”
Originally reported by Ankita Shaw on theFashionSpot.
