Alix Earle Is Poised in Sophisticated Black Gown With a Twist

The model and content creator attended the 2025 LACMA Art+Film Gala this weekend.

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Alix Earle brought classic glamour with a modern edge to the 2025 LACMA Art+Film Gala on Nov. 1. The Dancing With the Stars frontrunner arrived at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art event in a stunning Saint Laurent gown that expertly showed off her sculpted frame and signature confidence.

Red carpet elegance

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The floor-length black number featured a form-skimming silhouette and strapless sweetheart neckline, complete with a tiny keyhole cut-out front and center for an unexpected twist.

Earle’s toned arms and petite waist were impossible to ignore in the structured bodice, which sparkled subtly with textured swirls across the bust. The daring, stylish detail added a couture edge to the sleek column design, a hallmark of Saint Laurent’s sophisticated aesthetic.

She paired the look with Jimmy Choo’s Heloise platform sandals and kept the accessories minimal—letting the dress do all the talking.

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Beauty breakdown

The Miami-based content creator leaned into timeless glam for her beauty look. Her long blonde locks were styled into silky, Hollywood waves with a soft side part. Her makeup was ethereal and elevated: feathery brows, matte taupe eyeshadow, wispy lashes, rosy cheeks and a glossy mauve lip created a fresh yet camera-ready finish.

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Earle shared a sweet behind the scenes moment en route to the gala, posting an Instagram reel of herself lip-syncing to a fun rendition of Marilyn Monroe’s “Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend.” The on-screen text read, “Saturday night Gala attire,” as the SI Swimsuit model smiled and swayed in the car on her way to the event.

“Outfit for LACMA Art & Film Gala ✨🖤,” the New Jersey native wrote under the clip.

“perfect princess,” Ashtin Earle commented.

“Absolute SLAYYYYY,” Aspen Brook added.

“I’m convinced she never sleeps 😭,” one fan gushed.

Dancing with the Stars domination

Earle’s polished red carpet appearance followed her near-perfect score on Dancing With the Stars last Tuesday. The 24-year-old and her pro partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, wowed the judges with a dramatic Halloween tango to Billie Eilish’s “bury a friend,” earning 39 out of 40 points on the leaderboard.

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The duo will be back on screens tomorrow, performing a Paso Doble to “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi.

“I am obsessive about critiques, so I actually love when the judges are able to give some feedback. It’s something I take into every step and into account every day in rehearsals. I’m very curious in rehearsals,” she told the Hollywood Reporter on how she’s improving each week. “I will videotape myself and then go home and dance in my bathroom and watch myself on video. You’re able to catch things you don’t feel when you’re dancing. Then I try my best to apply those corrections. It’s also been a lot of studying the styles of dances.”

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