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Fashion Rewind

From the Spirit Awards to Berlinale: Fashion Experts Break Down Nina Dobrev, Keke Palmer, Pamela Anderson & More

Premieres, photocalls and fashion risks – let's go.

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Feb 20, 2026
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The red carpets didn’t cool off for a second… and neither did our fashion critics.

From the Film Independent Spirit Awards to Berlinale and splashy premieres for The Bluff and Paradise, stars like Regina King, Zoey Deutch, Pamela Anderson, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas delivered glamour, risks, and a few “wait… what?” moments.

Now, style expert Maria Molino and OK! Senior Editor Rebecca Friedman are diving in – grading the gowns, clocking the tailoring and calling out the bold bets. Expect sharp takes, fearless fashion verdicts and plenty of red carpet drama.

Let’s dive in.

Nina Dobrev at the 41st Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards

MARIA MOLINO: I love her. I always have, and I’m not completely mad at this. However, the color does drain her a bit. Maybe if she had more of a summer glow this would have worked better. I do wish it was a touch more fitted or shaped near her waist, but that isn’t a deal breaker. I do like the print, again though that yellow/gold color isn’t the best.

REBECCA FRIEDMAN: This dress has potential and is a gorgeous design, I just don’t think it’s the most flattering around her chest/cleavage. The yellow also is washing out her skin tone and face. I’m surprised by her makeup, it looks a bit caked on, making her smile lines super prominent and visible.

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