Elle Fanning made an elegant statement at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York. The actor embraced understated glamor in a custom Coach ensemble that perfectly balanced minimalism and sophistication. The plunging dress with thin strings immediately caught attention as she arrived at the star-studded event. Meanwhile, her sweeping black leather coat added a dramatic finish to the refined look.
Elle Fanning’s plunging Coach dress barely hangs on by thin strings for CFDA Fashion Awards
The 28-year-old attended the ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History in a blush-toned custom Coach slip dress. Creative Director Stuart Vevers designed the piece while Samantha McMillen styled the look. The silky gown featured an ultra-plunging scoop neckline suspended by delicate spaghetti straps, making the barely-there design the focal point of the outfit. A diagonal wrap-style seam across the thigh added subtle structure, while the floor-length silhouette flowed into a graceful train behind her.
Elle Fanning layered the dress beneath a long black leather trench coat that draped effortlessly over her shoulders. She later posed without the coat, allowing the minimalist slip dress to tak...