Jenna Ortega Debuts a Deconstructed Glamour in New York • CelebMafia

Jenna Ortega, a true gothic icon, was seen outside her New York hotel in a deconstructed (and utterly stunning) Elena Velez dress.

There is a moment, just before a celebrity steps into a car, when a look is captured in its rawest, most authentic form. It’s not the red carpet, but it’s the real runway. On August 5, 2025, that moment belonged to Jenna Ortega, who stepped out of her New York hotel in an ensemble that once again cemented her status as the queen of modern gothic. And what a look it was.

The outfit, another visionary piece from the Elena Velez Fall 2025 collection, is not a dress in the traditional sense; it’s an event. It’s an act of beautiful, chaotic creation. The top, a cinched, strapless bodice in a pale, almost washed-out satin, features deconstructed corset boning and an array of raw, utilitarian straps—a nod to the underpinnings of historical dress, but styled for a woman who has no intention of being constrained. It’s a beautifully un-done, undone look. It’s a sartorial rebellion, and I, for one, am here for it.

The skirt, a continuation of the same pale satin, falls in a beautiful, liquid line to her mid-calf, where a frayed, unfinished hem—a key feature of Velez’s Fall 2025 collection—adds a touch of purposeful dishevelment. It’s a dress that feels like it’s been through something, seen some things. It’s got a history, a story.

But what truly captivates me is the tension between the polished and the punk. Her hair, a cascade of dark waves, and her makeup—a subtle nod to her famously bleached brows—provide a beautiful frame for the chaotic elegance of the dress. The shoes, a pair of woven, strappy heels, add a final touch of subversive femininity. It’s a cohesive aesthetic, a look that says she’s both a style savant and an artist in her own right.

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