Maika Monroe Wears Colleen Allen Dress to Premiere
The black lace gown from Allen's fall 2026 collection was worn at a New York City screening of Victorian Psycho.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Fashion
Actress Maika Monroe wore a black see-through lace dress by Colleen Allen to the New York City premiere of Victorian Psycho at the Village East Cinema on Monday. The gown debuted during New York Fashion Week in February 2026.
Why it matters
The look reflects the dark glamour trend, which gained visibility in 2024 through celebrities including Lady Gaga and Zoe Saldaña. Its continued momentum as the season shifts toward winter suggests the aesthetic is gaining traction beyond the red carpet.
The black see-through lace gown features a plunging neckline and thicker fabric on the straps and bust, with black undergarments visible beneath the skirt. Monroe paired the dress with chandelier earrings.
The players
Maika Monroe
Maika Monroe is an American actress known for the horror film It Follows and her work in independent cinema.
Colleen Allen
Colleen Allen is a fashion designer whose label presents ready-to-wear collections during New York Fashion Week.
The details
Monroe wore the botanically inspired lace dress at the Village East Cinema premiere on Monday. The gown is from Colleen Allen's fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection and was first shown during New York Fashion Week in February 2026.
Timeline
February 2026: Colleen Allen's dress debuts at New York Fashion Week.
Monday: Victorian Psycho premieres at the Village East Cinema in New York City.
November 13: Victorian Psycho hits theaters.
Culture Shift
The dark glamour movement that Lady Gaga and Zoe Saldaña helped popularize in 2024 is now carrying into the colder months through looks like Allen's sheer lace gown. The persistence of the aesthetic points to a sustained appetite for Gothic romantic styling rather than a single-season moment.
New York City shoppers and fashion followers can watch how the dark glamour look develops through the winter season. Readers interested in recreating the style can look for sheer lace and high-neck or plunging silhouettes as the trend builds.
The takeaway
Sheer, Gothic-inspired lace is moving from red carpet novelty into everyday seasonal dressing. Readers who want to try the look can start with a single statement piece layered over neutral basics.
What happens next
Victorian Psycho opens in theaters on November 13.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WWD.
