Naomi Watts' Mugler Plunge and Thigh Slit Turn Heads

Naomi Watts turned heads in a plunging, thigh-high-slit Mugler dress at the 'All's Fair' Season 2 premiere, later switching to a Balmain look.

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Naomi Watts' Mugler Plunge and Thigh Slit Turn Heads

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Naomi Watts turned heads in a plunging, thigh-high-slit Mugler dress at the 'All's Fair' Season 2 premiere, later switching to a Balmain look.

A Mugler dress with two daring details

Yahoo reports that Naomi Watts brought a sharply sculpted head-to-toe black look to the 'All's Fair' Season 2 premiere in New York City, wearing a Mugler number from the label's Fall/Winter 2026 Ready-to-Wear collection.

According to Yahoo, the black midi dress featured an exaggerated plunging V-neckline that dipped dramatically down her chest, with the neckline extending upward into sharply pointed shoulders that created an architectural silhouette.

The fitted bodice flowed into a streamlined column toward her ankles — until a thigh-high slit cut into one side revealed a second daring detail as Watts stepped forward to pose for cameras.

Understated styling let the dress do the work

Yahoo reports that Watts kept her accessories deliberately understated so the Mugler dress could remain the centerpiece of the ensemble. She paired the gown with classic pointed-toe black pumps and statement silver hoop earrings, while her blonde bob was styled sleek and tucked behind her ears.

A vivid red lip added the only major pop of color to the monochromatic look, with blush cheeks and softly done eyes completing the makeup.

According to Yahoo, citing Fashion Bomb Daily, celebrity stylist Jeanann Williams was behind the ensemble, and the outlet shared a runway comparison showing how Watts adapted the Fall/Winter 2026 design for the event.

The next day: Balmain color and a quiet-luxury bag

WWD reports that Watts continued her 'All's Fair' Season Two press rounds in New York on Tuesday with a fresh look pairing Balmain with DeMellier.

According to WWD, she wore Balmain's Cloqué Jacquard dress, crafted with a high neckline and three-quarter-length sleeves in contrasting shades of crushed purple and green, finished with pointed-toe butter yellow pumps, sheer black polka dot tights, statement gold earrings and black sunglasses.

WWD also notes she carried DeMellier's Stockholm shoulder bag — a $595 piece from the label's all-female London-based design team — in black fine-grain leather with a signature hand-knotted leather pull.

Why the press tour matters

The two looks show Watts working contrasting registers within a single press tour: one dramatically minimal and sculptural, one textural and colorful, both anchored by major accessories.

Yahoo frames the Mugler dress as a bolder interpretation of classic black evening wear, relying on exaggerated proportions rather than embellishments or bright color for its impact.

WWD notes Watts is currently promoting the second season of Hulu's 'All's Fair,' which follows a high-powered divorce attorney and her all-female law firm and also stars Niecy Nash, Kim Kardashian, Teyana Taylor and Sarah Paulson; the first three episodes of Season Two are now available to stream.

With the series drawing premiere-week attention, her red carpet and street-style choices are landing before an unusually large audience.

Sources

  1. yahoo.com › Naomi Watts' Plunging Mugler Dress Gets a Ridiculously High Slit at Premiere
  2. wwd.com › Naomi Watts Pairs Balmain with DeMellier

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