Scarlett Johansson revived the Y2K-era statement belt in a black midi dress by Balmain for her appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on Monday in New York City.
For her appearance on the late-night talk show, the two-time Oscar-nominated actress and Prada’s latest campaign ambassador wore pieces from Balmain’s pre-fall 2025 collection by creative director Olivier Rousteing. The strapless midi dress featured a sweetheart neckline with subtly exposed seaming near the bust.
Scarlett Johansson on ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ on Sept. 22, 2025 in New York City.
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The dress incorporated other details, like a slit at the back and a bold black statement belt with gold hardware that created a defined silhouette. The piece was highly reminiscent of the Y2K trend, which featured statement belts at the waist on “going-out tops,” blouses and dresses alike.
As for the rest of her look, Johansson wore strappy black heels and accessorized with jewelry by Sidney Garber, including a gold coil necklace and bracelet. Johansson’s hair was styled by Renato Campora, with makeup provided by artist Hung Vanngo. The actress’ look was curated by award-winning stylist Kate Young, who also works with Dakota Johnson, Michelle Williams and Julianne Moore, among others.
Scarlett Johansson, left, and Stephen Colbert on ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ on Sept. 22, 2025 in New York City.
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Balmain’s pre-fall 2025 collection debuted in Paris in December, offering a pared-back curation of wardrobe essentials. Creative director Olivier Rousteing’s “pre-fall collection was brimming with gold buttons: an agglomeration of hundreds on a minidress that would look sensational on South African singer Tyla, or just a handful lined up neatly on terrific cotton poplin shirts, and on cropped tweed jackets so light they have a bit of swing,” Miles Socha wrote in WWD’s review of the collection.
“Rousteing plied a mostly neutral palette, offering such wardrobe builders as perfectly tapered black trousers; a blanket-like, batwing camel opera coat; a meaty black leather parka with four military pockets, and those strong-shouldered blazers that have become a house signifier, here done up in black lace for a frothier effect.”
Scarlett Johansson and Stephen Colbert
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Johansson is promoting her directorial debut, “Eleanor the Great.” The film follows Eleanor (June Squibb) after she suffers a devastating loss and embarks on a surprising journey. The film is in theaters Friday.
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