Fashion trends have a habit of coming back around, and it didn’t take long for “method dressing” to make its grand return. After topping the list of the leading red carpet trends of last year, dressing in character was all the rage in 2024, and these stars embraced it with open arms.
Zendaya (Dune: Part 2, Challengers)
Zendaya was the queen of “method dressing” even before this term was invented. She did a great job doing promo for Dune: Part 2 and Challengers, and each of her red carpet looks was a love letter to these films.
Blake Lively (It Ends with Us)
Blake Lively’s press tour for It Ends with Us included many floral looks inspired by her role in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s hit novel.
Anya Taylor-Joy (Furiosa)
Anya Taylor-Joy put her own twist on method dressing while doing promo for Furiosa and delivered a series of edgy, futuristic red carpet looks that looked straight out of the Mad Max universe.
Jenna Ortega (Beetlejuice 2)
Jenna Ortega embraced the power of method dressing while promoting Wednesday, and she did it again during the Beetlejuice 2 promo tour. She delivered a series of goth-themed looks while paying homage to her favorite characters from the original Beetlejuice.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo delivered a master class in method dressing while promoting Wicked. Grande wore a series of pink outfits inspired by her character Glinda, while Erivo’s black and green looks were a clear nod to Elphaba.
