“Glass Onion” LA Premiere: Best Dressed Stars in Elie Saab, Versace, Fendi, and Designer Heels

Looking back, the Los Angeles premiere of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery on November 15, 2022, stands out as one of that year’s most stylish red-carpet moments.

Held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the event brought together a cast whose fashion choices were as bold and expressive as the film itself.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery cast and director Rian Johnson at the Los Angeles premiere of their movie on November 15, 2022 (Credit: FAYES VISION / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)

From Kate Hudson’s shimmering couture to Janelle Monáe’s sculptural, scene-stealing glamour, the night offered a lineup of looks that still hold up beautifully today.

Below, a retrospective on the premiere’s best-dressed stars—and the standout styling details that made each appearance memorable.

1. Kate Hudson: Elie Saab Couture & Luxury Designer Heels

Kate Hudson led the night’s glamour as she showed up in a sparkling sheer gown from Elie Saab’s Fall 2022 Haute Couture collection.

Fully embellished with pearlescent sequins and crystals, the floor-sweeping, champagne-colored dress highlighted her figure with its body-skimming silhouette. It also featured a high neck, a sexy open-back design, and statement-making sleeves that cascaded to the floor.

While the specific shoe for this look was unseen, Hudson’s stylist Sophie Lopez often chose heels from luxury brands like Giuseppe Zanotti, Christian Louboutin, and Paris Texas

Kate Hudson radiates in a nude, high-neck Elie Saab gown drenched in shimmering sequins and finished with dramatic floor-length sleeves (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

As if the sparkles were not enough, stylist Sophie Lopez added a pair of Candy Ice Double Diamond Star earrings and a set of rings by Simone Jewels and Kallati to the actress’s look.

Hairstylist Peter Lux swept Kate’s dirty blonde hair back into a bun, keeping the focus on her intricate gown.

To complement her look, makeup artist Tonya Brewer applied warm-toned makeup to Hudson’s gorgeous features. She wore bronzed eyeshadow, mascara, dark eyeliner, and a hint of nude pink lip gloss.

Kate Hudson wears her dirty blonde hair in a bun to show off her sexy back (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

2. Janelle Monáe: Sculptural Elie Saab Glamour

Janelle Monáe has been showcasing her penchant for bold looks during this promo tour. And at the LA premiere of the movie, she commanded attention in a striking Elie Saab Fall 2022 Haute Couture gown.

Janelle Monáe embraced full-on drama in a daring Elie Saab couture gown, pairing a sculptural cutout velvet bodice and plunging V-neckline with a sweeping feathered skirt. The explosion of black and red plumes—dusted with crystal embellishments—balanced the bold top and created a powerful, artful silhouette that commanded the carpet.

Janelle Monáe turns heads in a dramatic Elie Saab couture gown featuring a cutout velvet bodice and a sweeping skirt covered in bold black, red, and green feathers (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn accessorized Janelle’s look with diamond rings and earrings by Al Zain and U Los Angeles. She then carried a red Rodo clutch that matched her red nail polish, done by Temeka Jackson.

Hairstylist Nikki Nelms paid homage to the 1940s by styling Monae’s blonde hair in victory rolls, while makeup artist Keita Moore applied minimal makeup to emphasize the singer and rapper’s gown.

Janelle Monáe styles her tresses in 1940s victory rolls and wears minimal makeup (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

3. Jessica Henwick: Tory Burch Mirrorwork Dress & White Pumps

Jessica Henwick went for a summery vibe, wearing a Tory Burch Spring 2023 dress to the premiere. Her quirky dress featured see-through pastel blue organza layered over a neon green and white strapless dress with mirrorwork embellishments all over.

Jessica Henwick brings a fresh, summery vibe in a sheer blue organza Tory Burch dress layered over a neon mirror-work slip, styled with sleek white pointy pumps (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Casadei’s White Blade Pumps Add a Sharp Finish to Her Summery Look

While her outfit was already eye-catching, the Game of Thrones star accessorized with a multi-tier crystal necklace and sparkling earrings.

Her center-parted ponytail and Casadei’s white leather Blade pumps—famed for their razor-sharp, architectural stiletto—rounded out the look with a sleek, modern edge.

Jessica Henwick pulls her raven hair into a sleek center-parted low ponytail (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

4. Kathryn Hahn: Carolina Herrera Bustier & Classic Black Pumps

The 49-year-old actress kept things sleek and sophisticated in a black-and-white look from Carolina Herrera’s Resort 2023 collection.

Kathryn showed a glimpse of cleavage in a white, cropped bustier top with one-shoulder detailing and balloon sleeves. She paired it with form-fitting black trousers, which she styled with a wide buckled belt.

Kathryn Hahn elevates her sleek black-and-white Carolina Herrera look—featuring a sculpted bustier top and tailored trousers—with classic black pointy pumps (Credit: FAYES VISION / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)

To complete the look, the WandaVision star slipped her feet into a classic pair of pointy pumps and accessorized with dangling earrings and a few colorful rings.

Kathryn Hahn keeps the look classy with side-parted waves and minimal soft pink makeup (Credit: Fayes Vision / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)

5. Madelyn Cline: Jade Green Versace & Nude Stilettos

Outer Banks’ Madelyn Cline opted for a classic evening red-carpet look in a jade green Atelier Versace Spring 2018 gown.

Madelyn Cline stuns in a jade green Versace gown crafted from lace and velvet, styling the dramatic thigh-high slit with minimalist nude ankle-strap heels (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Parading her flawless legs, the 24-year-old model wore a velvet number detailed with metallic baroque embroidery, gold threads, and crystals. It also featured a sweetheart neckline and a long velvet drape around the bodice.

Madelyn Cline pairs her shimmering Versace gown with sleek nude ankle-strap stilettos that elongate her legs and add a clean, minimalist finish to the look (Credit: Ovidiu Hrubaru / Shutterstock)

Stuart Weitzman “Nudistsong” Sandals Complete the Look

The Stranger Things actress completed her look with a sharp cat-eye flick, tousled waves, Reza jewelry, and a pair of Stuart Weitzman Nudistsong sandals— the brand’s iconic 4.1-inch minimalist stiletto known for its sleek double-strap design and effortlessly leg-lengthening effect.

Madelyn Cline wears cat-eye flick with nude lipstick and sultry waves hairstyle (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

6. Madison Bailey: Fendi Satin Suit & Metallic Platforms

Madison Bailey attended the Glass Onion premiere in a pink satin suit from Fendi’s Spring 2022 collection, showing her support for her Outer Banks co-star.

The American Horror Stories star flaunted her abs and cleavage in the striking co-ord as she wore nothing but a bra underneath.

Madison Bailey makes a bold statement in a blush satin Fendi suit worn over a matching bra top, finishing the look with metallic platform heels that peek out beneath her wide-leg trousers (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

She accessorized the look with a crystal necklace and a selection of rings and slipped her feet into metallic gold platform heels.

Madison styled her curly tresses with thin barrettes on both sides, adding a cute element to the edgy look. She then highlighted her eyes with pink smoky eyeshadow and eyeliner and added a hint of pink lipstick to complement her outfit.

Madison Bailey adds a cute element to her power suit with thin barrettes and pink makeup (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

7. Katherine Langford: Gothic Dior Lace & Statement Accessories

Katherine Langford, known for her role as Hannah Baker in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, went the gothic route in a Dior Resort 2023 black dress. The frilly lace number was held up by spaghetti straps and had a tulle underlay to create volume.

Katherine Langford goes the gothic route in a Dior black lace dress styled with a wide belt (Credit: FAYES VISION / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)

Styled by Molly Dickson, Katherine cinched her waist with an extra-wide black leather belt with gold-tone hardware. She further accessorized with jewelry from Dior, including a pair of large pearl earrings and a gold bracelet.

Langford sported a tousled wet-look hairstyle by Mashal Afzalzada to elevate her glam-grunge look. Makeup artist Shayna Goldberg then gave the actress a smoky eye with black eyeliner and a dark nude lip color.

Katherine Langford keeps the glam-grunge vibe going with a wet-look hairstyle, smoky eyeshadow, eyeliner, and dark nude lipstick (Credit: David Acosta / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

More “Glass Onion” Cast Shoe & Fashion Highlights

After revisiting the standout red-carpet moments from the premiere, it’s worth looking at how the film’s stars have showcased their fashion and footwear style across other events as well.