As The Odyssey’s premiere on the 2026 movie schedule gets closer and closer, the cast is showing up to promote the film in some iconic looks. Case in point, while Zendaya wore a curve-hugging corset and beaded fringe at the London premiere, Charlize Theron rocked a high-slit dress with some epic gloves. And it’s that look, and specifically those gloves, that we need to focus on.
It’s no surprise that Charlize Theron attended The Odyssey’s premiere and after-party in a look that is both classically beautiful yet also a bit experimental. She’s known for riding that fashion line between classy and edgy very well, and she did just that while walking the sandy carpet in London; take a look:
This lovely gown is by Givenchy, and according to its Instagram, it’s made of black velvet. It also features “a bow spine and peplum.” So, while the dress has a high-neck cut in the front, it’s open in the back and features a flowy bow spine. Going back to the front, there’s also a notably high slit that shows off Theron’s legs and her black strappy heels.
However, the stars of the show are those gloves. I love how they balloon out, and I’m obsessed with the bows at the top. It’s what makes this whole look totally unique. According to Givenchy, those gloves are “white leather Bonbon gloves.”
She then topped the look off with beautiful dangling diamond earrings and perfect glam that featured a statement pinky red lip.
This fashion moment does not end with the black and white, though. At the after-party, Theron rocked the same dress and glove combo in a different color. Take a look at her red gown and black gloves:
As Theron wrote in her Instagram post about this dress, “you always bet on red.” And she’s right; this fit is truly stunning, and I'm actually obsessed with how the black gloves complement the red gown! I love that the Apex actress rocked the same dress in different colors for these events, too. While it’s the same dress and gloves, they pack different punches, and they juxtapose each other wonderfully.
Along with this being a stunning fashion moment on its own, these looks also fit right in with Charlize Theron’s catalog of inventive outfits, thanks to the gloves. From rocking a wild collar and blazer-only look earlier this year to wearing a string of pearls as a top a few years ago, her fashion choices are always classy yet edgy and unlike anything I’ve ever seen before.
Now, all this was for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic. In it, Theron plays Calypso, and this will mark a major reunion for her and Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus. It’s a very big deal too, considering all the hype and acclaim already surrounding The Odyssey.
However, we still have a few weeks before The Odyssey’s July 17 premiere. So, in the meantime, I’ll be waiting to see what unexpected and glamorous look Charlize Theron gives us next (hopefully, it includes another pair of epic gloves).
