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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
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Meguire Hennes

Caitríona Balfe's Final 'Outlander' Premiere Louis Vuitton Dress Will Stand the Test of Time

Caitriona Balfe attended the final Outlander premiere in a tomato red Louis Vuitton take on the lace-trimmed slip dress trend.

I've been dreading this moment since Outlander, in all its Scottish, kilt-clad glory, first won me over in 2014. The final season will premiere on March 6, forcing me to bid adieu to Claire and Jamie's time-traveling romance. Caitríona Balfe, aka Claire, knew only a passionate press tour—featuring a lingerie-inspired Louis Vuitton slip—would make up for the series' end.

On March 2, the Irish actress made her grand entrance at Outlander's Season 8 premiere in New York City. She traded historically-accurate, 18th-century method dressing for one of Spring 2026's leading dress trends: a red, lace-trimmed slip from Louis Vuitton. (It was custom, but the silhouette could've been plucked from any number of recent collections.) Stylist Karla Welch ensured every element—especially the plunging bodice, empire waistline, and lace-trimmed hem—paid homage to the show's intimate storyline. The scalloped lace returned to border Balfe's neckline, as well as vertically atop the skirt's center.

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