
Stepping Into Tomorrow: Laverne Cox’s Architectural Approach to Red Carpet Style
In a sartorial spectacle that left fashion enthusiasts breathless, Laverne Cox commanded attention at the New York screening of Prime Video’s “Clean Slate,” wearing what can only be described as architectural couture meets avant-garde sophistication. The moment wasn’t just about making an entrance – it was about redefiting the boundaries of contemporary glamour.
The “Orange is the New Black” alumna orchestrated a masterclass in monochromatic dressing, anchoring her ensemble with Mugler’s conversation-starting Fang mules – a design that’s been setting the fashion world ablaze. These aren’t your grandmother’s kitten heels; they’re a revolutionary statement piece featuring an ultra-pointed toe box that could cut through conventional style rules like a hot knife through butter. The silver architectural heel, with its distinctive indentation, proves that sometimes the most striking details come from what’s taken away rather than what’s added.

The shoes, which retail for a cool $755, weren’t merely an afterthought but rather the foundation of Cox’s entire aesthetic narrative. They’re the same showstoppers she deployed to devastating effect at Mugler’s spring 2025 presentation last September, where she joined fashion’s elite in championing the style. This time, she paired them with a leather bodysuit that could have been plucked from a haute couture sci-fi film – all angular lines and bold geometries, featuring a conic bust and a perfectly positioned rounded cutout that played with negative space in the most delicious way.
The styling was nothing short of masterful: above-the-elbow leather gloves added a touch of retro-futuristic elegance, while sheer black tights with linear accents created a continuous line of drama from hip to toe. Her fierce bob with bangs framed her face like a piece of living art, while oblong earrings added just the right amount of orbital allure.

This isn’t Cox’s first dance with Mugler, of course. The fashion cognoscenti will remember her vintage Mugler moment at the “I Am: Celine Dion” premiere last June, and her show-stopping appearance at the “Thierry Mugler: Couturissime” exhibit in 2022. But there’s something particularly compelling about this latest iteration of her Mugler love affair – perhaps it’s the way it seamlessly blends the brand’s architectural heritage with contemporary edge.
The look follows Cox’s recent triumph at “The Apprentice” premiere, where she paired Amplituda Studios’ artistry with embossed silver pumps, further cementing her status as a style chameleon who understands the power of a perfect shoe to elevate any ensemble from memorable to legendary.