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If there's one thing Jenna Ortega's going to do, it's serve a look that walks the razor's edge between chic and creepy in the best way possible, during her smoldering appearance at the Netflix Tudum event in Inglewood, California, where she singlehandedly made a strong case for ombré as the new black.
Not everyone can pull off a dark-toned gradient trench dress that looks like it was dipped in the shadows of a haunted mansion. But Jenna Ortega? She didn't just wear it; she embodied it. Styled by Enrique Melendez, her custom Markgong trench dress transitioned from stormy charcoal to a soft taupe hue before plunging back into the dark depths again. It's Wednesday Addams meets Old Hollywood, with a dash of villain energy.
A Style Spell
Melendez, the stylist behind Ortega's signature spooky-yet-sophisticated red carpet aesthetic, revealed that Joan Cusack's delightfully deranged character inspired the look in the 1993 cult classic "Addams Family Values."
The trench coat–style dress features all the best details: a sharp oversized collar, double-breasted buttons, and an industrial-style grommet belt that cinches at the waist with power and precision. The edgy hardware adds just enough bite without stealing the thunder from the ombré gradient, which is basically a masterclass in modern gothic.
Ortega elevated the look even further with a matching hood-style scarf made from the same sleek material as the dress. Draped over her perfectly coiffed waves and tied neatly under the chin, the accessory oozed vintage glamour while still feeling right at home in her Addams-coded style universe.
And then there's that hair. Styled by Cesar Deleon Ramirez, her glossy brunette locks were swept into retro waves with a dramatic kiss curl sitting front and center on her forehead.
Impeccably On Brand
Ortega paired the dress with sheer black tights and icy white pointed-toe heels, a high-contrast move that made the whole ensemble pop like a monochrome masterpiece. Her jewelry, a layered silver necklace, delicate rings, and simple earrings, allows the drama of the dress to take center stage without distraction.
With nails painted in a moody plum and makeup that kept things clean but sultry, Jenna didn't need to shout.
What makes this outfit so captivating isn't just its aesthetic precision. It's the way Ortega continues to lean into her evolving identity as the reigning queen of gothic glamour. From her breakout as Wednesday Addams to her red carpet slays, she's consistently embraced fashion that blurs the line between the eerie and the elegant.
This Markgong moment continues that narrative, proof that dark fashion doesn't have to be basic or brooding. It can be layered, luxurious, and layered with pop-culture references that reward those paying attention.
And let's not overlook the styling brilliance of drawing inspiration from "Addams Family Values," a fashion-forward throwback with just the correct dose of nostalgia, villainy, and vintage.
So yes, goth glam is alive and well. And thanks to Jenna, it's a little more fabulous than frightening.