Janelle Monáe Stuns in Butterfly-Inspired Robert Wun Gown at Academy Museum Gala
Janelle Monáe made a striking appearance at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, wearing a custom Robert Wun couture gown covered in blue-to-black sequins. The mermaid-style dress featured a dramatic three-dimensional butterfly bodice, with sculpted wings stretching across the singer and actor’s upper body. She completed the look with sheer opera gloves, metallic blue nails, blue-toned makeup and a butterfly hair clip. The outfit shows how a bold statement piece can lead an entire look. Keeping jewellery and other accessories minimal allowed the gown’s sculptural details and rich jewel tones to stand out.
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