Trending Now: Tessa Thompson Wore Monse To Golden Eve – Fans React

Tessa Thompson made her first red carpet appearance of the year at Golden Eve: The Golden Globes honouring Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker, held at The Beverly Hilton on Tuesday evening.

When you think of Monse, deconstructed silhouettes and sharp ideas usually come to mind. But for Pre-Fall 2026, Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim appear to be shifting their focus following their departure from Oscar de la Renta. The shift doesn’t abandon the brand’s design language, but it does soften it.

Tessa’s strapless draped dress carries a familiar Monse sensibility through its asymmetry and wrapped construction, yet the overall effect is gentler, more fluid, and arguably easier to wear. The grey tone keeps things understated, while the sculpted drape through the hip and thigh adds interest without pushing into the brand’s once-famed experimental territory.

Given Tessa’s reputation for choosing more directional red carpet looks, this felt like a soft launch for everyone involved. It signalled a new chapter for Monse while still feeling authentic to Tessa’s ever-evolving style. Christian Louboutin Miss Z patent leather pumps finished the look neatly, letting the dress do the talking.

Stylist: Karla Welch.