Inside Sarah Paulson’s Show-Stopping Prada Look at the ‘All’s Fair’ London Premiere
Sarah Paulson has never been one to shy away from a fashion moment, and at Wednesday’s London premiere of All’s Fair at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, she delivered yet another thesis on contemporary elegance. Clad head-to-toe in Prada’s Spring 2026 collection, the actress orchestrated a symphony of color and texture that felt both audaciously modern and timelessly chic—a delicate balance that few can strike with such apparent ease.
The centerpiece of Paulson’s ensemble was a luminous lime green midi dress that channeled the architectural elegance of 1950s silhouettes. The frock featured a dramatically cinched waist that gave way to a pleated skirt and boxy bodice, complete with flap pocket detailing at the chest. But rather than allow the dress to speak solely in monochrome, Paulson—styled by industry maven Karla Welch—introduced an unexpected punctuation mark: rich purple leather gloves that transformed the look from merely beautiful to utterly unforgettable.
This chromatic confidence extended to her jewelry selection, where Prada’s Couleur Vivante pendant earrings made a compelling argument for strategic sparkle. Crafted in white gold and adorned with verdant peridot and regal amethyst stones, the pieces echoed the dress’s green-and-purple narrative while adding a layer of precious refinement.
Yet for all the ensemble’s kaleidoscopic bravado, Paulson demonstrated remarkable restraint with her footwear—a decision that elevated the entire composition. She selected Prada’s stark white pointed-toe leather pumps, a style that retains the classic pump’s inherent femininity while delivering a distinctly contemporary reinterpretation. These weren’t your grandmother’s white heels.
The shoes command attention through their exaggerated proportions: bold, elongated lines flow from an ultra-angular toe to a tapered 85mm heel, creating a silhouette that reads as traditional from the front but reveals its dramatic length in profile. The effect is both architectural and organic, aggressive yet refined. A black sole provides visual contrast against the pristine white upper, lending the design a more avant-garde sensibility—proof that even neutrals can make statements when executed with precision. Retailing for one thousand two hundred dollars on Prada’s website (also available in black and burgundy), these pumps represent the brand’s commitment to reimagining wardrobe essentials.
Paulson maintained this tonal discipline with her accessories, carrying Prada’s Petit Sac Noir mini bucket bag in coordinating white napa leather—a three thousand six hundred and fifty dollar investment in cohesive styling. The result was an object lesson in balancing vibrant maximalism with strategic restraint.
The occasion itself merits attention: All’s Fair, the new Hulu legal drama masterminded by Ryan Murphy, premieres November fourth and boasts a formidable ensemble including Kim Kardashian, Niecy Nash-Betts, Naomi Watts, Teyana Taylor, and Glenn Close. The series follows a collective of accomplished female divorce attorneys who abandon a male-dominated firm to establish their own all-women practice in Los Angeles, exploring themes of power, loyalty, and strategy both in the courtroom and beyond.
Much like the characters these actresses portray, Paulson’s premiere look demonstrated that true power dressing isn’t about conforming to expectations—it’s about rewriting the rules entirely. And in her lime green Prada moment, she’s made quite the opening argument.
