Mohammed Ashi has developed a distinctive place in modern couture by treating clothing as more than something to wear. Through Ashi Studio, the Saudi designer combines sculptural silhouettes, dramatic textures, unusual proportions, and meticulous craftsmanship to create pieces that often resemble works of art. His designs have become particularly memorable on the red carpet, where celebrities can fully embrace their theatrical qualities.
At the 2025 London Film Festival, Claire Foy demonstrated the quieter side of Ashi’s dramatic aesthetic. Wearing a sculptural black velvet mini dress at the premiere of H is for Hawk, Foy transformed the classic little black dress into something far more architectural. The design was surrounded by an oversized cocoon-like shell, with exaggerated rounded shoulders that created a striking silhouette around her figure.
A year later, Maika Monroe brought Ashi’s couture to the 2026 Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony. Her metallic silver gown combined a sleek, body-skimming shape with thick shoulder straps and a softly squared neckline. Rows of vertical sequins visually elongated the design from the bodice to the hem, while the silhouette gradually extended into a subtle train. The result was glamorous without losing the structured character associated with Ashi Studio.
For the 2026 Met Gala, Emily Blunt embraced the event’s “Fashion Is Art” theme in an Ashi Studio Spring-Summer 2026 creation. Her black tulle and silk ensemble featured a hand-beaded corset and dramatic tassel detailing across the sleeves, paired with fluid wide-leg silk trousers. Completing the look was an elaborate Mikimoto pearl body necklace, which draped across her torso and added another artistic dimension to the outfit.
Jenna Ortega took Ashi’s aesthetic in a darker direction at the London premiere of Wednesday Season 2. Her ivory illusion gown incorporated reptile-inspired fabric, a dramatically frayed peplum, and a stained yellow train that extended the unsettling mood of the design. An intricate lace-up back completed the look, creating a combination of gothic romance and deliberately eerie couture that suited Ortega’s association with the Wednesday universe.
Taking the top spot, Teyana Taylor turned an Ashi Studio creation into something closer to a performance piece at the New York premiere of The Rip. Her black semi-sheer draped jersey design featured exaggerated tulip-shaped hips and a sculptural midi silhouette. The high sheer neckline extended over her face like a couture veil, transforming the outfit from conventional red carpet fashion into a dramatic visual statement.
Across these five appearances, Ashi Studio demonstrates why Mohammed Ashi has become known for pushing couture toward wearable art. Each design approaches the body differently, using volume, texture, movement, and structure to create memorable silhouettes. Rather than simply dressing celebrities, Ashi creates looks designed to command attention, turning the red carpet into another stage for his imagination.
