At Thursday's Berlin premiere of "Masters of the Universe," Camila Mendes tapped into a primal elegance, wearing a leopard-print Roberto Cavalli dress from the house's pre-fall 2010 collection. The choice is a masterclass in lingerie-adjacent construction: the fitted bodice, with its exposed boning and asymmetrical off-the-shoulder straps, echoes the structural elements of a corset - a garment that has shaped women's silhouettes since the 16th century. In lingerie history, boning was once a tool of constraint; here, it becomes a statement of confidence, framing Mendes' form without apology.
Cavalli himself, who built his empire on audacious animalier prints and luxurious fabrics, understood the power of such revealing structures. His designs often blurred the line between outerwear and undergarments, a tradition Fausto Puglisi has refined since taking the creative helm in 2020. Puglisi has noted that the brand's early-2000s aesthetic must evolve with contemporary conversations around the female body. This dress - with its streamlined skirt and short train - suggests a softer, more self-possessed sensuality, one that aligns with the lingerie industry's shift toward comfort and personal expression.
Stylist Molly Dickson curated the look, pairing it with silver cuffs and a minimalist collar. Makeup artist Alex Babsky added smoky eyes and a neutral gloss, while hair stylist Christian Wood slicked Mendes' bob into a sleek frame. The result is a nod to Cavalli's wild heart, reimagined for a modern heroine - much like the film's story of a young man discovering his hidden legacy. In a world where lingerie-inspired fashion continues to reclaim its narrative, Mendes' red-carpet moment proves that animal energy, when worn with intention, is anything but tame.
Originally reported by WWD