Sheer Daring: Riley Keough Bares It All on the Red Carpet
In a sea of sequins and satin, Riley Keough made waves at the Los Angeles premiere of her new Hulu series “Under the Bridge” on April 15th by baring nearly all in a sheer black dress that left little to the imagination. The actress and granddaughter of music legend Elvis Presley turned heads in the daring look that celebrated the naked dress trend in the most literal sense.
The frock in question, a design from Chanel’s Spring 2024 collection, was a masterclass in playing with fabrics and silhouettes. At first glance, the midi-length black dress appeared demure, with a high scooped neckline, long billowy sleeves gathered at the cuffs, and a tiered skirt nipped at the waist. But upon closer inspection, the sheer fabric revealed Keough’s minimalist black bra-and-briefs set peeking through, adding an unexpected dose of sultriness.
Keough fully leaned into the risqué appeal, eschewing modesty panels or strategic layering. Instead, she let the dress speak for itself, pairing it with simple black peep-toe pumps and barely-there jewelry, allowing the sheer fabrication to take center stage. Her glam was equally pared-back, with natural makeup, loose tousled waves, and a muted raspberry lip shade.
The overall effect was a study in contradiction – at once elegant and provocative, sophisticated and audacious. Keough managed to evoke the spirit of a Victorian governess while also channeling the unapologetic sensuality of her character Daisy Jones from the hit Amazon Prime series based on the book by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
While sheer dressing is certainly nothing new on the red carpet, Keough’s interpretation felt remarkably fresh and daring. She seemed to revel in the subtle shock value, putting a modern spin on exposed lingerie by treating her lacy underpinnings as outerwear. It was a bold departure from the typical nude illusion dresses or strategic cut-outs celebrities often employ.
Keough’s daring look dovetailed perfectly with the night’s vibe of celebrating her edgy new series. Co-star Lily Gladstone also made a statement in a dramatic printed cape dress by indigenous designer Pamela Baker for the label Himikalas. The two leading ladies showcased the power of fashion to convey multitudes – at once commanding attention while expressing something deeply personal.
For Keough, the sheer dress seemed to telegraph her newfound confidence and boundary-pushing spirit. Having long operated in the considerable shadow cast by her legendary grandfather and mother Lisa Marie Presley, the actress now appears poised to forge her own daring path – one unabashedly baring it all, personal and sartorial daring fully entwined.
