Leah Kateb Debuts Bandage Dress at Skylar LA Event

On July 10, 2025, Leah Kateb stepped into the spotlight at 706 N Citrus Ave in Los Angeles, hosting an intimate evening to celebrate her new role as Chief Creative Officer and “Refounder” of Skylar, the cult-favorite clean fragrance brand. The event marked a bold new chapter for Skylar—and for Kateb, it was also a fashion moment steeped in Y2K revival.

She wore a baby pink strapless bandage dress, clinging to her frame with the kind of precision that made the style iconic in the early 2000s. The silhouette—tight, sculpted, and mid-thigh—was paired with matching pink strappy heels, creating a monochrome palette that felt both nostalgic and freshly intentional. Her long, dark hair was styled in beachy waves, and her makeup leaned into rosy blush and a darker nude lip, completing the look with a sun-kissed finish.

The bandage dress, first introduced by Azzedine Alaïa in the 1980s and later popularized by Hervé Léger in the ’90s, became a staple of nightclub glamour in the 2000s. Worn by everyone from Lindsay Lohan to Kim Kardashian, the style has recently resurfaced on celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Kaia Gerber—and now, Leah Kateb joins the revival with unapologetic flair.

The event itself was a sensory celebration of Skylar’s rebrand: cocktails, scent discovery stations, and a first look at the brand’s elevated direction under Kateb’s leadership. Guests included her Love Island partner Miguel Harichi, and the vibe was unmistakably West Coast—clean fragrance, warm lighting, and a touch of flirty edge.

Kateb’s appointment as Skylar’s creative lead follows her breakout success on Love Island USA Season 6 and her viral shower routine featuring Skylar’s Vanilla Sky fragrance. Now, she’s not just the face of the brand—she’s shaping its future.

Is this the new blueprint for beauty launches—where nostalgia meets narrative, and the dress is as bold as the scent?