What did Jenna Ortega wear for her recent ‘Death of a Unicorn’ press tour? Details explored 

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A24's "Death Of A Unicorn" New York Screening - Source: Getty

The A24 film Death of a Unicorn, which attracted a lot of interest this year because of its odd mix of horror and dark comedy, made viewers nervous. Its recent press tour was held in Austin, Texas, at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival, which has long housed film, music, and technical breakthroughs.

Though the movie was innovative, the true show-stopper was Jenna Ortega's amazing oxblood leather outfit for the press tour. The young actress, whose style is characterized as "edgy sophistication," proved once again why she is a fashion star.


Jenna Ortega's outfit for her recent ‘Death of a Unicorn’ press tour

As part of the promotional events before the SXSW premiere, principal actors Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd participated in an exclusive press tour of Death of a Unicorn in Texas.

Media and fan attendees rushed to the event to obtain the inside knowledge on the film, which centers on a father and daughter trapped in a corporate scheme to profit off the unicorn's claimed magical powers after they unintentionally run over one.

Speaking in an interview, Ortega—who plays Ridley Kintner—called the movie "one of the most unique projects" she has ever worked on. She was especially effusive in her appreciation of director Alex Scharfman, whose vision deftly mixed elements of absurdism with actual dread.

At the press tour event, Ortega drew attention with her arresting oxblood leather outfit. Her choice of Enrique Melendez's structured leather jacket and high-waisted leather shorts reflected a modern yet vintage mood. Her basic white turtneck gave the otherwise edgy look some feminine touch.

She elongated her form and balanced the monochrome appearance by wearing transparent reddish-brown stockings and pointed-toe oxblood shoes. The jewelry was basic—thin rings and silver hoop earrings—so that the clothes can speak for themselves. Her makeup had subdued tones and soft smoky eyes; her hair was laid in a casual updo with wispy bangs framing her face.

Apart from Death of a Unicorn, the SXSW Festival has consistently shown to be a starting point for innovative stories—other notable films launched with panel discussions including both seasoned and up-and-coming Hollywood performers. Ortega, Paul Rudd, and director Alex Scharfman discussed how they blend ridiculousness with actual emotional consequences during the Q&A sessions.


Jenna Ortega appeared on the Death of a Unicorn Texas press tour in a manner that combined style statement with promotional value for the movie. Once her oxblood leather outfit went viral online, she became even more well-known as a style icon. Audiences are eager to watch Ortega's and Ridley's trip into the strange and horrible world of unicorn mythology as the movie's wider release draws near.

Edited by Ishita Banerjee
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