Natasha Lyonne Dons Custom Opening Ceremony For Emmys

Last night's annual Primetime Emmy Awards was a celebratory night of firsts. Not only was it the first time that OC's fave it-girl Natasha Lyonne was nominated for an award, it was also the first time OC was commissioned to create a custom dress for the award show. While Natasha has been killing the fashion game at various press circuits and red carpets as of late in support of her show Orange is the New Black, her custom Emmy dress was arguably the crescendo of a fashionable press season. 

While most of television's biggest stars stuck to gowns laced in the various shades of red, black, and ivory, Natasha opted for a dark navy. OC's design team created the gown out of semi-transparent custom corded lace, trimmed with silk and satin. Highlighting the fabric's design is the hem of the dress, hand-cut into a scalloped edge.

Inspired by a pleated dress from our Pre-Fall 2013 COLLECTION, the piece was effortless and elegant without being fussy or formal. "It's notably a very flattering, easy-to-wear style," said womenswear designer DYLAN KAWAHARA, who worked with OC creative director Humberto Leon (a friend of Natasha's) and the actress' stylists on the dark lace number. "The peplum detail finishes the dress with something a little bit more unexpected."

For a star that has regularly chosen a road less traveled when it comes to her style and career, the understated piece was a perfect fit. Is navy the new black? We think so...

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Natasha Lyonne in her custom Opening Ceremony dress during the 2014 Primetime Emmy Awards. Photo courtesy of AP Images.  

A sketch of Natasha's custom OC gown.