Julia Fox’s dress at the NYC Ballet’s 2025 Fall Fashion Gala came from Iris van Herpen’s Fall/Winter 2021 haute couture “Earthrise” collection, and the photos show her wearing it with confidence. The body-hugging design is built from curved, scale-like pieces that form a graphic pattern over sheer panels. Up close, the dress shows dense handwork that gives the surface a raised effect. Moreover, from a few steps back, the pattern creates the feel of ripples across the body.

The skirt lifts into shaped fins around the knees and hem, adding structure. It’s the kind of piece that changes as the wearer walks, making it ideal for a gala that celebrates performance.

Fox kept the rest of her styling chic yet simple so the dress could do the talking. She wore canary yellow Cosmic Court pumps by Loewe, adding a pop of color against the silver-and-black palette. She carried a pearl-satin Siren bag by Bhumi, while her hair was slicked up into a tight bun and finished with purple accessories. Additionally, her makeup focused on defined eyes and a neutral lip.

The gala itself spotlighted new works and designer collaborations. Besides being a fundraiser, it’s also a stage for ideas, where couture techniques and choreography meet. And Fox’s dress captured that spirit. The scale pattern, the precise cuts, and the 3D finish made it feel like she was carrying a sculpture down the carpet.

On a night built around style and movement, Julia Fox’s piece from Iris van Herpen’s Couture collection did both.