The preparation method has been in fashion this year, which officially began with Margot RobbieThe impeccable public relations career of Barbiein 2023. So far, we have witnessed some cool fashion moments ranging from Zendaya‘s sporty and elegant look for the Challengers press events. Blake LivelyLily Bloom’s inspired floral designs adapt while promoting Ends with usNow it’s our 5-foot-10 sassy goth queen Jenna Ortega’s turn to wow us, with the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice press tour underway, and clearly, our girl and her longtime stylist Enrique Melendez are taking it very seriously.
He Wednesday The star is known for her goth girl aesthetic, with her stunning looks at several red carpet events including the Met Gala, and she devours, leaving no crumbs behind on any occasion! The star-studded cast of the sequel to the original 1988 film, Beetlejuice, including Winona RyderCatherine O’Hara, Michael Keaton and of course, Jenna Ortega The press tour began in Mexico and has been touring New York. For Tim Burton’s latest film, Ortega has chosen to pay subtle homage to the original 1988 film and its characters, wearing custom pieces from brands such as Vivienne Westwood and Thom Browne.
Beetlejuice’s aesthetic is rooted in a dark, romantic, gothic style, popularized by Aggie Guerard Rodgers Burton, the costume designer for the original film. Jenna Ortega, who plays Astrid Deetz, the misunderstood teenage daughter of Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder), has continued the sartorial style, opting for stripes, structured corsets, and monochromatic black-and-white hues. Here are some of her most striking looks that prove our resident goth girl has mastered the art of method dressing.
Spider web mini dress
Jenna Ortega officially kicked off the press tour in Mexico City on August 13, wearing an archival Vivienne Westwood midi dress, featuring black faux leather detailing reminiscent of slithering eels and organza draping resembling spiderweb—a nod to Beetlejuice’s underworld lair. Additionally, the dress was paired with custom snakeskin platform Mary-Janes by Steve Madden, inspired by a snake from the original film.
Shrunken Head Dress
For a fan event in Mexico City on August 14, the actress chose a strapless teal leather gown by Lurline, featuring a molded skull-shaped bodice and braided detailing along the skirt. “The leather corset and skirt feature subtle Bob’s shrunken head detailing, with draped waves that mimic the character’s wrinkled appearance,” said Lurline founders Sarah and Siham Albinali.
Wednesday Inspired Outfit
Ortega channeled Morticia Addams on Aug. 17, dazzling the streets of New York in a black pinstripe skirt suit by Dolce & Gabbana, a nod to her work on Netflix’s Wednesday.
Long dress with delicate lace skirt
That same day, she appeared in another spectacular all-black Dolce & Gabbana dress: a long lace skirt paired with a cropped blazer.
A nostalgic twist to the 80s
Jenna decided to keep the stripes alive and dazzle New York once again in a grey and black Vivienne Westwood corset skirt and matching cropped tuxedo jacket. Sheer striped tights tied the whole outfit together and gave it an 80s vibe.
Flashback to 1988’s Beetlejuice
Recreating one of Lydia Deetz’s iconic looks from the original film, where Winona Ryder dances to Harry Belafonte’s “Jump in the Line,” Ortega donned a custom-made Thom Browne long-sleeved cropped navy cardigan, paired with a green plaid pleated midi skirt. To add further detail, the outfit was accessorized with a brown top-handle bag that read “Bag for the Recently Deceased,” referencing the “Handbook of the Recently Deceased” from the original 1988 film.
silver chain dress
The Beetlejuice star appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on August 19 wearing a custom Dion Lee ensemble, inspired by her fall 2024 collection. The outfit included a corset-style top with glove-like sleeves, embellished with silver chains, and a matching miniskirt, again featuring spiderwebs.
Tim Burton’s highly anticipated Beetlejuice film chronicling the Deetz family’s return to Winter River is set to hit theaters on September 6, starring Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, Geena Davis, and Winona Ryder. Jenna Ortega is also filming the second season of the Netflix series Wednesday, in which she will play Wednesday Addams, while also serving as one of the show’s producers.
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