Russian actress and television presenter Ekaterina Varnava has replicated a revealing outfit originally worn by American actress Sydney Sweeney. The Russian star shared photos of the styling in an update on her official Instagram account.
The 41-year-old performer, best known for starring in the Russian comedy show Comedy Woman, posed without a bra in a sheer silver maxi dress created by designer Christian Cowan.
The look closely matches the daring gown worn by Sweeney at the Variety Power of Women event in October 2025. The annual gala, organised by the American entertainment magazine Variety, celebrates prominent female figures across cinema, television, and music.
Addressing the shoot in her social media caption, Varnava wrote that she had long wanted to produce a photo series highlighting the outfits she puts together for major events. She added that styling these looks is a distinct part of her life that she loves deeply.
Christian Cowan red carpet style
The garment is the creation of Christian Cowan, a British-born fashion designer based in New York City. Cowan is widely recognized across the fashion world for high-glamour evening wear, metallic fabrics, and provocative silhouettes tailored for celebrity red carpets.
Varnava is a prominent face on Russian television, having spent years as a core performer and choreographer on the long-running sketch show Comedy Woman. Her recent fashion update was shared via Instagram, which remains restricted in Russia after its parent company Meta was designated as an extremist organisation by Russian authorities.
Sydney Sweeney lingerie launch controversy
Sweeney, who gained international fame through her roles in the television drama series Euphoria and The White Lotus, has also been at the centre of fashion headlines in recent weeks.
Earlier in October, the American actress presented a revealing lingerie collection designed for the New Year holiday season. The campaign quickly triggered public backlash, with critics accusing the promotional material of sexualising children's imagery drawn from famous cinema films.
