‘Masters of the Universe’ Star Camila Mendes Brought Bold Red Glamour to Vogue World’s Star-Studded Milan Runway
Milan Fashion Week has a way of turning even the most familiar red carpet formula into something genuinely unpredictable, and this year’s Vogue World event delivered exactly that kind of spectacle. Held inside one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks, the celebration brought together an unusually eclectic mix of actors, musicians, and models for a single unforgettable night of runway theater.
Among the many recognizable faces in attendance was Camila Mendes, who joined a guest list that read like a genuine who’s-who of entertainment. The former ‘Riverdale’ star has spent the past several years steadily building a career that spans television, streaming romance, and now major studio blockbusters, making her presence at one of fashion’s biggest global showcases feel like a natural fit for her rising profile.
Camila Mendes attends Vogue World https://t.co/BQtDub7LVw
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) September 22, 2026
Vogue World: Milano marked the fifth edition of the traveling fashion spectacle, and it took place on September 22 inside the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the 19th-century shopping arcade situated between Piazza del Duomo and La Scala. For the occasion, Mendes wore a striking red dress, standing out even among a guest list packed with A-list names.
Más de Camila Mendes en la quinta edición de Vogue World: Milano 2026, celebrada en la Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II en Milán, Italia. pic.twitter.com/baPjFOZEB4
— Camila Mendes Argentina (@CamilaMendesAR) September 22, 2026
The event’s roster of attendees stretched far beyond Mendes, with names like Jennifer Lopez, Dakota Johnson, Naomi Campbell, Pamela Anderson, Hunter Schafer, Heidi Klum, and Cardi B all making appearances throughout the night’s multiple themed acts. Jennifer Lopez went a step further by actually performing during the show, while other notable guests included Jason Momoa, Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, and Madelyn Cline, who made her own runway debut during the evening’s third act.
#VogueWorld: L’actrice #CamilaMendes et #CharliDamelio jouent les cartes du cœur et du pique à #VogueWorldMilan : noir #Prada et béret pour l’une, rouge flamboyant pour l’autre. pic.twitter.com/IblzsvyneI
— Vogue France (@VogueFrance) September 22, 2026
The show itself was structured as a staged history of Italian craftsmanship, blending traditional design techniques with modern technology across a series of distinct acts. According to coverage of the event, the program’s underlying message centered on the idea that even as new technology continues to reshape the fashion industry, human craftsmanship still gives it meaning, a theme reflected throughout each segment of the night’s presentation.
Camila Mendes con Charli D'amelio en la quinta edición de Vogue World: Milano 2026, celebrada en la Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II en Milán, Italia. pic.twitter.com/Ddhn0wiQey
— Camila Mendes Argentina (@CamilaMendesAR) September 23, 2026
Mendes’s appearance at Vogue World comes during an especially active stretch in her career. She most recently starred as Teela in Amazon MGM and Mattel Films’ live-action ‘Masters of the Universe,’ released this past June, joining a cast that included Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms, and Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn under director Travis Knight. The role marked a significant step up in scale for Mendes, whose career has largely been built on romantic comedies and ensemble dramas since her breakout years playing Veronica Lodge on ‘Riverdale.’
She also has additional projects on the way, including ‘Baton,’ an upcoming sports drama marking the directorial debut of actor Danny Ramirez, featuring a sprawling ensemble cast that includes Lewis Pullman, Diego Calva, Rosario Dawson, and Becky G. With production having wrapped earlier this year, the film adds yet another genre to Mendes’s increasingly diverse résumé, following her recent supporting turn in the indie comedy ‘Idiotka.’
Between a growing film slate and high-profile fashion moments like her Vogue World appearance, Mendes continues to expand her presence well beyond the world that first made her famous. As Milan Fashion Week wraps up and attention turns toward the fall release calendar, it’s clear Mendes has positioned herself as one of the industry’s steadily rising names both on screen and off.
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