Demi Moore’s Landman Premiere Look Proves Denim Dresses Are Back—And Better Than Ever
In the ever-evolving lexicon of fashion trends, cowboycore has galloped from niche aesthetic to mainstream obsession, championed by everyone from the Hadid sisters to Beyoncé, and yes, even Michelle Obama. But leave it to Demi Moore to take the fresh-off-the-ranch energy and translate it into red carpet brilliance with the kind of effortless sophistication that has defined her six-decade career.
On Thursday night, the 62-year-old actress arrived at the Landman Season 2 premiere in Los Angeles, delivering a masterclass in how to merge Western-inspired elegance with contemporary glamour. Styled by her longtime collaborator Brad Goreski, Moore stepped out in Paris Texas’ Lidia slingback heels—a cognac suede leather pump that has quietly become one of the footwear brand’s most coveted silhouettes. Retailing for $745, the pointed-toe pumps feature a skinny 105mm heel and represent the label’s commitment to timeless design, available in everything from grey satin to silver mirror-effect leather, with crystal-adorned variations for those seeking extra sparkle.
But it was Moore’s choice of dress that truly captured the evening’s sartorial narrative. The actress wore a denim midi dress from GapStudio’s Fall 2025 collection, designed by none other than Zac Posen, Gap Inc.’s creative director and Moore’s close friend. The piece served as a love letter to the Noughties-era pencil skirt dress—that bodycon, midi-length staple that once dominated Millennial work-to-club wardrobes with unapologetic confidence.
Moore’s dark-wash denim interpretation featured a plunging scoop neckline, subtle cap sleeves that gracefully covered her shoulders, and a corset-inspired bodice with visible panels that sculpted her silhouette from chest to calves. The result was both nostalgic and entirely modern, proving that the best fashion references aren’t merely recycled—they’re reimagined.
Standing alongside co-stars Billy Bob Thornton and Ali Larter, Moore brought her signature beauty aesthetic to the forefront. Her long black hair was styled in a sleek, middle-parted straight style that framed a pair of minimalist diamond drop earrings. Her makeup—bold brows, soft taupe eyeshadow, nude lips, and sculpted cheekbones—demonstrated the power of restraint, allowing the architectural drama of her dress to command attention.
Thornton, by contrast, dressed down in relaxed jeans, a black cut-off tank, baseball cap, and matching light brown suede boots, creating an interesting visual dialogue between casual Western wear and Moore’s elevated interpretation of the trend. It’s this juxtaposition that makes cowboycore so endlessly adaptable—it can swing from festival fields to film premieres without losing its essential character.
In the Taylor Sheridan-created Paramount+ series, Moore portrays Cami Miller, the wife of one of Texas’s most powerful oilmen—a role that seems tailor-made for an actress who has spent decades navigating Hollywood’s complex power dynamics with grace and grit. The show also stars Ali Larter, Sam Elliott, and Thornton, all of whom joined Moore on the red carpet.
As cowboycore continues its cultural domination, Moore’s red carpet interpretation offers a blueprint for how to wear the trend with sophistication. It’s not about literal interpretation—it’s about capturing the spirit of Western elegance and filtering it through a lens of contemporary refinement.
