The red carpet certainly is no stranger to a bold, statement-making fashion moment, with singers and actors alike dishing out some of their most iconic ensembles. Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake's denim-on-denim moment back in 2001 continues to be one of the most referenced looks from the early aughts. At the 2010 Grammy Awards, Lady Gaga's architectural, Armani Privé gown stole the show. And as of Mon. evening, Amber Heard's swim cap at the Aquaman premiere may just be the defining style moment of 2018.
On Nov. 26, Heard attended the London premiere of her latest film, Aquaman (which hits theaters on Dec. 21). For the star-studded occasion, the 32-year-old actor walked the blue carpet in an ensemble that, upon first glance, seemed a bit unusual and, to be quite frank, slightly outside of her typical wheelhouse. But, as it turns out, her eye-catching gown-and-swim-cap combo was the perfect homage to her on-screen role as Mera, an underwater warrior and heroine.
Heard's head-turning premiere look consisted of a green-and-gold brocade gown that was plucked straight from Valentino's Autumn/Winter 2018 Couture collection. It features a plunging neckline, side and back cutout detailing, and a long train. The real, show-stealing piece, though? The coordinating brocade headpiece that was a couture take on your average swim cap.
Heard's head-turning look made its debut on Valentino's runway back in July. And as it turns out, that's the exact moment her stylist, Karla Welch, knew it was the perfect pick for the actor's Aquaman movie premiere.
"When you’ve waited since July to wear a @maisonvalentino haute couture masterpiece," she captioned a photo of Heard on her Instagram. As for her reasoning for adding in the swimming cap-inspired accessory? "And duh, it’s @aquamanmovie, so obviously we went for the swim cap!" she wrote. Makes perfect sense, no?
Heard's look is certain to go down as one of the most memorable premiere fashion moments to date. And while it may not seem like the most likely of outfits to draw inspiration from for your own, everyday ensembles, Heard's look offered up one styling trick that can't be missed: matching your hair accessory to your outfit. The no-fuss fashion hack makes any look appear 10 times more coordinated and cohesive — who doesn't want that?
Next time you find yourself sporting a rugged leather jacket, throw in a matching leather headband to pull everything together. Have a floral-print dress hanging in your closet that you're not quite sure how to accessorize? Add in a matching hair-clip for a trendy yet practical touch. Ahead, shop The Zoe Report's roundup of the best hair accessory-and-outfit combos to try this season.
