Mischa Barton Channels Old Hollywood Glamour in Blumarine at the 2016 Stylight Awards

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Mischa Barton, a 2000s icon and The O.C. star, graced numerous red carpets in 2016.

In June of that year, the 30-year-old actress brought her signature style to the 2016 Stylight Awards in Berlin, where she also served as a distinguished jury member.

Mischa Barton wears her blonde hair down at the 2016 Stylight AwardsMischa Barton wears her blonde hair down at the 2016 Stylight Awards held at Admiralspalast on June 28, 2016, in Berlin, Germany (Credit: AEDT / Frederic / Future Image / WENN)

Glamorous in Blumarine: Mischa at the 2016 Stylight Awards

Mischa Barton commands the red carpet in a sheer black beaded gown cinched with a gold-accented belt at the 2016 Stylight Awards in BerlinMischa Barton commands the red carpet in a sheer black beaded gown cinched with a gold-accented belt at the 2016 Stylight Awards in Berlin

✨ Old Hollywood Allure: Mischa Barton Shines in Blumarine’s Beaded Fringe Gown

At the 2016 Stylight Awards, she exuded glamour in a black semi-sheer dress from Blumarine’s Fall 2016 collection, which featured long sleeves and beaded fringe.

The British-American actress layered the daring — but classy — frock over a red mini dress. Mischa cinched the outfit with a belt to highlight her slim waist and completed the look with strappy heels that elegantly enhanced her statuesque silhouette.

The former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant kept everything else simple. She skipped the jewelry and rounded out the look with subtle smoky eye makeup and pink lipstick.

The actress poses confidently, showing off the gown’s fringe detail and her soft waves paired with a high neckline for sleek contrastThe actress poses confidently, showing off the gown’s fringe detail and her soft waves paired with a high neckline for sleek contrast

💐 The Allure of Blumarine: Italian Romanticism with a Provocative Edge

Blumarine is an Italian luxury fashion house founded by Anna Molinari and her late husband, Gianpaolo Tarabini, in 1977. Known for its sensual, hyper-feminine, and romantic glamour, the label’s signature motifs include roses—which earned Molinari the nickname “Queen of Roses”—and the butterfly, both symbols of delicate strength and transformation.

Its hallmark design elements span bold color, floral and animal prints, lace, tulle, and sequins, creating an instantly recognizable aesthetic. In recent years, under former creative director Nicola Brognano (2019–2024), Blumarine embraced a Y2K revival, reimagining early-2000s sensuality through low-rise denim, micro-minis, and the now-iconic fur-trimmed “Bluvi” cardigans.

Today, the brand continues to evolve while maintaining its core DNA—femininity, seduction, and playful elegance—remaining a red-carpet favorite among celebrities seeking both nostalgia and allure.

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Mischa’s head-to-toe look sparkles under the lights as her sheer beaded dress catches movement with every stepMischa’s head-to-toe look sparkles under the lights as her sheer beaded dress catches movement with every step

Mischa’s strappy sandals completed her edgy and elegant look. They feature adjustable ankle straps and front straps made of black suede material. They also have glittery asymmetric vamp straps and about four-inch gold heels.

A close-up of Mischa’s strappy black-and-gold sandals reveals the delicate metallic detailing and slim stiletto silhouetteA close-up of Mischa’s strappy black-and-gold sandals reveals the delicate metallic detailing and slim stiletto silhouette

After turning heads at the 2016 Stylight Awards in Berlin, where she wore a plunging black gown paired with metallic platform heels, Mischa Barton continued to show how her red-carpet confidence and shoe choices evolved far beyond her O.C. days.

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Her black suede and gold heels feature wraparound ankle straps that add polish and height to her modern evening ensembleHer black suede and gold heels feature wraparound ankle straps that add polish and height to her modern evening ensemble