Ayo Edebiri Brings Couture Process to Life in Custom Thom Browne at Academy Museum Gala
October 20, 2024
Rising star Ayo Edebiri brought sartorial drama to the 4th Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, wearing a custom creation from Thom Browne's Couture 2024 collection. The actress joined Hollywood's elite at the star-studded fundraiser honoring Paul Mescal, Rita Moreno, and Quentin Tarantino.
Awards presented included the Vantage Award to "Gladiator II" star Paul Mescal, the Icon Award to Rita Moreno celebrating her global cultural impact, and the Luminary Award to Quentin Tarantino honoring his creative contributions to cinema.
The couture ensemble showcased Browne's masterful tailoring and exploration of process through an hourglass corset crafted in muslin, featuring intricate lace embroidery with an Olympic athlete constellation toile motif. The dramatic silhouette culminated in an asymmetrical tiered petticoat with gathered muslin layers, creating a contemporary take on classical elements.
The Academy Museum Gala, supported by Rolex, brought together an impressive roster of co-chairs including Academy Museum Trustee Dr. Eric Esrailian, Salma Hayek Pinault, Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria, and Tyler Perry. The evening served to raise vital funds for the museum's exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming.
The combination of Edebiri's stunning Thom Browne hourglass creation and the gala's celebration of cinematic achievement created a perfect synthesis of fashion and film, demonstrating how red carpet moments can elevate both industries simultaneously.
