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Jenna Ortega and Jennifer Lopez share a bold fashion moment in sculptural armor-inspired couture

This breastplate style isn’t new to the red carpet

OCTOBER 20, 2025 2:36 PM EDTOCT 20, 2025, 2:36 PM EDT

When it comes to bold and sculptural fashion statements, Jenna Ortega is quickly stepping into a league shared by Jennifer Lopez. At the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 18, Ortega turned heads in a striking ensemble by Grace Ling, a designer whose daring, armor-inspired pieces have long captivated style icons like Lopez and Kylie Jenner.

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Ortega’s look featured a silver metal breastplate shaped like a delicate leaf, wrapping around her neck and seemingly floating over her chest, paired with a deep chocolate brown silk maxi skirt.

Ortega’s styling perfectly complemented the dramatic outfit.

This stunning piece is part of Ling’s Spring 2026 collection recently unveiled at New York Fashion Week, embracing both strength and sensuality with its backless design and asymmetric waistline that dipped low at the back.

Grace Ling, a designer whose daring, armor-inspired pieces have long captivated style icons like Lopez and Kylie Jenner.

This breastplate style isn’t new to the red carpet, Jennifer Lopez has famously worn Ling’s boldest armor-inspired creations, pushing the boundaries of fashion with sculptural metal pieces that blend couture with wearable art.

Ortega’s look featured a silver metal breastplate shaped like a delicate leaf, wrapping around her neck and seemingly floating over her chest

Ortega’s choice to wear the same designer comes after her latest jaw-dropping looks while promoting season 2 of Netflix's 'Wednesday.' Stylist Enrique Melendez, Ortega’s longtime collaborator, praised the look on Instagram, saying, “You are true Genius,” while Ling expressed her gratitude,“Enrique, thank you so much for working your magic!! She looks so fab."

Jennifer Lopez wore the bold backless ensemble for Elle's 2023 Women in Hollywood celebration

Ortega’s styling perfectly complemented the dramatic outfit. Her cherry-red hair was pulled back into a sleek low ponytail with thick side bangs by Cesar Deleon Ramirez, and makeup artist Mélanie Inglessis enhanced the look with bleached brows, smoky eyes, and a muted taupe lip.

Ortega’s choice to wear the same designer comes after her latest jaw-dropping looks while promoting season 2 of Netflix's 'Wednesday.'

The ensemble was accessorized subtly with Tacori jewelry, allowing the dress to remain the undeniable star. This daring aesthetic aligns seamlessly with Ortega’s evolving signature, described as a dark, gothic glam vibe that has become her red carpet trademark.

When it comes to bold and sculptural fashion statements, Jenna Ortega is quickly stepping into a league shared by Jennifer Lopez.

From a reptilian Ashi Studio gown to a pirate-inspired Vivienne Westwood number, and a jewel-encrusted Givenchy top at the 2025 Emmys, Ortega continues to make her mark.