Keke Palmer was the quintessential main character at The Pickup premiere. Stepping out to spotlight her new movie, the multi-hyphenate combined a vintage gown with Studio 54-worthy glam and no shortage of diamonds.

Joining Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson, her co-stars in the Prime Video comedy heist, the vintage-loving 31-year-old once again turned to the archives. For the premiere at LA Regal, Palmer opted for a slinky embellished dress by Versace, with a retro one-shoulder silhouette and burnout detailing across the torso and chest.

Palmer, styled by Molly Dickson, also wore an array of bling alongside the Studio 54-worthy gunmetal grey dress including a choker with a solitaire, bangles, and spiral earrings.

On the glam front for the Sunday evening outing, makeup artist Kenya Alexis complemented Palmer’s metallic number with a shimmering smokey eye and a frosted baby pink pout. Meanwhile, hair stylist Davontae’ Washington dialed it up with dance floor-ready curls pulled back high on the crown.

The gown is almost the exact same as one that Naomi Campbell wore to the 13th annual Night of Stars event in New York City event at The Pierre Hotel in 1996 alongside designer Donatella Versace, although the supermodel’s version featured a long sheer sleeve.

Since working with Dickson, whose clientele also includes Sydney Sweeney, Lana Del Rey, and Sadie Sink, Palmer has delivered no shortage of vintage fashion moments particularly Karl Lagerfeld-era Chanel. This isn’t her first Versace nod either, having recently worn a gilded mini dress from the Italian luxury label, as well as an embellished orange frock when appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Over the weekend, for an interview on Screen Rant ahead of The Pickup’s release next week, Palmer delivered a monochromatic moment in fire engine red; literally from head-to-toe. Complementing her chili-hued locks, the Master of Me author even teamed the look with a 00s-era John Galliano for Dior red and leopard print Saddle bag.

Just like when Palmer wore an archival Jean Paul Gaultier dress last seen on Sex and the City season 2, Carrie Bradshaw — a famous fan of the iconic Y2K handbag — would be proud.

Happy hot summer nights, mid-July! It’s time to be forever wild, and sometimes that means chopping your hair into a bob.

Right, Keke Palmer?

On July 16, the actor’s new Who What Wear July cover story dropped. In the piece and a corresponding Instagram Reel, she wears her hair in numerous short styles as she pays homage to various women who inspire her. Each and every Kira Dior-styled bob is fabulous, which is not a surprise at all. It’s an easy look to pull off when you’re… young and beautiful.

Keke Palmer’s ’20s Bob

Forgive all the Gatsby x Lana Del Rey nods, but I hade to: one of the bob inspos is famous flapper Josephine Baker, which means we got plenty of retro ’20s hair inspo from one of our modern ’20s hair muses.

Dark and sleek as can be, the classic ultra-short cut was worn slicked down against Palmer’s head and featured a number of looping curls. Back in May, Betty Boop Bangs took over the red carpet at the 2025 Met Gala. Here, the finger-waved fringe appeared again, which makes sense: so many of those styles were also paying tribute to Baker.

Keke Palmer’s Whitney Houston Bob

There’s more where that comes from, obviously. This is Keke Palmer.

In another major bob moment, the 31-year-old transformed into Whitney Houston with the cutest blunt bob with bangs. As dark as her Baker style, the wig swayed as she grooved—and honestly looked as of-the-times as anything.

Something to think about when it comes time for an actual chop, perhaps? Though we love Palmer’s long copper hair, too.

Keke Palmer’s Eartha Kitt Bob

For her last trick, Palmer wore her short hair in an Eartha Kitt-inspired style that combined the best of both the Baker and Houston looks. Romantic curls hugged her face, a little more voluminous this time around, while one perfect swooping bang held court in the middle of her forehead.

Keke Palmer, I promise that I will still love you when you’re no longer young and beautiful. But for now, you are! And I’m glad you’re sharing all your glow with us.

There are a lot of hairstyles I could easily “sorry to this man” these days. The wolf cut?! I barely know her anymore.

But the bob… the bob could be walking down the street and I would absolutely know a thing. Especially if the person rocking it was Keke Palmer.

On Monday, June 9, Palmer attended the BET Awards at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Though she’s seemingly always booked and busy, the 31-year-old didn’t have to host or perform at the event—she simply got to enjoy the show. While showing off a perfect summer haircut, of course.

Keke Palmer’s Slick One-Length Bob

Falling right past her shoulders—the perfect neck-cooling length for hot summer days, mind you—Palmer’s bob was middle parted and straightened to perfection. The blunt ends curved slightly inward, emphasizing the elegance of the one-length cut. Who needs major layers and framing when your face stands so well on its own?

The singer has been loving red hair these days; she even added “THEE Ginger Doll” to her Instagram bio. Thus, she stuck with a rich chestnut shade for the event. Her roots and baby hairs were kept darker, a nod to her natural brunette hair color.

The Rest of the Look

Palmer paired the bob with glowy skin, a pearly pale purple-pink sharp almond-shaped manicure, and shimmery shadow and an expertly lined lip by her go-to makeup artist, Kenya Alexis.

As for her outfit, the fashionista once again went the vintage route with a Chanel Haute Couture fall/winter 1993 dress sourced at LILY et Cie by stylist Molly Dickson. Designed by Karl Lagerfeld, the plunging, partly sheer mini is made from dark blue tulle layered with gold sequins for a little modesty.

On the red carpet, she had fun showing off her similarly sequined tulle train, which was short enough that there was no danger of her stepping on it with her black patent leather pumps.