Jenna Ortega is putting a spooky spin on method dressing with her “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” press tour looks. The sequel to 1988’s “Beetlejuice,” out Sept. 6, follows the Deetz family’s return to Winter River. Ortega plays the teenage daughter of Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz.
With help from stylist Enrique Melendez, Ortega has sported custom and archival looks by designers including Vivienne Westwood, Thom Browne and Dolce & Gabbana, paying homage to the original film’s iconic characters.
During the sequel’s Mexico fan event, for example, she wore a custom strapless leather dress by Lurline, which featured a molded skull bodice and braided detailing along the skirt. “Enrique had the brilliant idea to alter our moulded skull motif into something resembling the iconic shrunken heads from Beetlejuice, specifically Bob from the new film,” Lurline founders Sarah and Siham Albinali said in a statement.
“The leather corset and skirt feature subtle Bob shrunken head details, with draped waves that mimic the character’s wrinkled appearance,” they continued. “We added leather cords to accentuate the sewn up mouth and included these on the skirt to bring the look together. Enrique chose a deep teal color to match the Bob character and the Beetlejuice world which also aligns with the soft goth aesthetic we love.”
Here, WWD takes a closer look at Jenna Ortega’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” press tour looks.
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All of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Press Tour Looks: Vivienne Westwood
Image Credit: Getty Images Jenna Ortega in Vivienne Westwood at the Mexico City photo-call for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” on Aug. 13.
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All of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Press Tour Looks: Lurline
Image Credit: Getty Images Jenna Ortega in Lurline at the Mexico City fan event for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” on Aug. 14.
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All of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Press Tour Looks: Dolce & Gabbana
Image Credit: Getty Images Jenna Ortega in Dolce & Gabbana at the New York photo-call for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” on Aug. 17.
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All of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Press Tour Looks: Vivienne Westwood
Image Credit: GC Images Jenna Ortega in Vivienne Westwood on Aug. 18 in New York.
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All of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Press Tour Looks: AS by DF
Image Credit: GC Images Jenna Ortega in an AS by DF leather crop top on Aug. 18 in New York.
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All of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Press Tour Looks: Agent Provocateur
Image Credit: GC Images Jenna Ortega in an Agent Provocateur corset and a Cider skirt on Aug. 19 in New York.
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All of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Press Tour Looks: Thom Browne
Image Credit: GC Images Jenna Ortega in Thom Browne on Aug. 19 in New York.
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All of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Press Tour Looks: Dion Lee
Image Credit: GC Images Jenna Ortega in Dion Lee on Aug. 19 in New York.
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All of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Press Tour Looks: Alessandra Rich
Image Credit: GC Images Jenna Ortega in Alessandra Rich ahead of the 2024 Venice Film Festival on Aug. 27.
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All of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Press Tour Looks: Paul Smith
Image Credit: Corbis via Getty Images Jenna Ortega in Paul Smith at a photo call for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” during the 2024 Venice Film Festival on Aug. 28.
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All of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Press Tour Looks: Christian Dior
Image Credit: Getty Images Jenna Ortega in Christian Dior at the red carpet premiere of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” during the 2024 Venice Film Festival on Aug. 28.
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All of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Press Tour Looks: Harris Reed
Image Credit: Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/WireIma Jenna Ortega in Harris Reed at the U.K. premiere of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” on Aug. 29 in London.
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All of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Press Tour Looks: McQueen
Image Credit: Mike Marsland/WireImage Jenna Ortega in McQueen at a photo call for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” on Aug. 30 in London.