Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy brought architectural drama to Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood—her voluminous black mini dress was part flamenco, part futuristic flamethrower.
There’s a moment—just before the flash hits—when a look either collapses or crystallizes. Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy’s did the latter. At Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event on August 7, 2025, held at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, the “Dancing with the Stars” alum stepped onto the red carpet in a black off-the-shoulder mini dress that felt like couture caught mid-twirl.
The dress, strapless and sculptural, featured dramatic volume around the hips—a silhouette that flirted with flamenco but landed somewhere closer to sci-fi flamethrower. It was a study in contrasts: soft fabric with hard lines, romantic neckline with kinetic energy. The black hue grounded the look, allowing its shape to take center stage.
She paired the dress with strappy black high-heeled sandals—minimalist, yes, but sharp enough to echo the dress’s architectural edge. Jewelry was nearly absent, save for a whisper of sparkle at the ears. Her hair was swept into a clean updo, and makeup stayed natural: dewy skin, nude lips, and a hint of contour. It was styling that respected the dress’s drama without competing with it.
