A Walk on the Wild Side: Mandy Moore Stuns in Risqué Donna Karan at Dr. Death Premiere
Mandy Moore commanded attention on the red carpet at the season two premiere of Peacock’s true-crime drama Dr. Death, held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on December 14th. The This Is Us star embraced the dark theme of the series in a daring Donna Karan gown from the designer’s spring/summer 1999 collection, proving she can pull off retro fashion better than most starlets half her age.
Ever the risk-taker in couture, Moore’s standout look was a curve-hugging, asymmetric black dress with extreme cutouts on the sides showcasing the star’s enviable figure. The sheer panels revealed just glimpses of skin, lending an alluring yet elegant touch. The gown’s pièce de résistance? Discreet pockets seamlessly camouflaged amidst ruching on the hips, satisfying fashionistas’ perennial desire for functional flair.
Moore played up the smoldering effect with her beauty choices for the evening as well, sporting a rich wine-hued lip, gray-tone smoky eyes, and slicked-back updo to echo the mysterious mood. Statement rings in silver and gold and stacked bangles finished off the accessories. The 38-year-old has been favoring shorter hemlines lately, often spotlighting her shapely stems, but this floor-length number provided sophisticated coverage while still oozing vamp appeal.
The actress mingled with her dapper co-stars on the red carpet, including Edgar Ramirez and Christian Slater, before joining them inside the special screening. The eight-part Peacock Original delves into the true story of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, the Italian surgeon notorious for harming patients after promising to save their lives with experimental procedures. Ramirez portrays the controversial doctor, while Moore steps into the shoes of the investigative journalist who exposed his misdeeds.
The series marks one of Moore’s first major television projects after wrapping up the beloved NBC family saga This Is Us earlier this year. The new material will allow the skilled actress to demonstrate her dramatic range beyond tearjerker plotlines. Known for balancing dramatic work and comedic roles throughout her prolific career, Moore has amassed an impressive resume across mediums, though her most fashionable red carpet moments traditionally accompany more serious subject matter.
Nevertheless, the star manages to consistently ace high-wattage events with style and confidence. Moore stunned at the SAG Awards over the summer in embroidered tulle Rodarte contrasting with edgy Saint Laurent at the Tribeca Festival. Last awards season, she wowed in plunging red Safiyaa at the Critics’ Choice Awards following multiple head-turning maternity looks.
Indeed, the actress has a long history as a fixtures on best-dressed roundups. She first splashed onto the scene in early aughts teen fare but has since accumulated critical acclaim for meatier turns, all the while maturing into bonafide fashion plate status along the way. Though casual athleisure frequent her off-duty rotation these days as a busy mother of two toddlers, Moore still toys with trends when opportunity permits.
The nostalgic Donna Karan number perfectly encapsulated Moore’s adventurous red carpet spirit. While the distinctive piece exposed skin, it exuded infinitely more nuance and class than the usual bondage-esque vibes dominating young starlets’ attempts at shock value. Moore effortlessly achieved striking results by taking a note from old Hollywood’s alluring elegance playbook – highlighting her forties have only amplified her command of confident, glamorous style.
