Olivia Rodrigo is again, lastly. And like many a pop star earlier than her, she appears to be coming into a brand new “period.” Almost two years with out new music, the singer is again within the swing of issues together with her newest single “Vampire” off of her forthcoming album Guts. And on Thursday, Rodrigo attended the premiere of her single carrying a really “vampy” tackle the little black gown.

The 20-year-old confirmed as much as occasion in L.A. carrying a strapless satin quantity from Brandon Maxwell’s resort 2024 assortment. It was a reasonably easy column form, with the main focus of the gown being on the off-the-shoulder sleeves—two black ribbons that prolonged practically to the underside of the piece.

Rodrigo is understood for her colourful Y2K-esque fashion, so it’s no shock that she opted for a shortened silhouette for the event. Nonetheless, in contrast to her earlier Bitter period, the all-black palette of her newest look is, maybe, a sign of what to anticipate throughout Guts.

To spherical out the look, Rodrigo went with a black pair of platform heels—a footwear alternative that has turn into a staple in her wardrobe through the years. She tied her hair again in two braids and donned a daring crimson lip, which appears to one thing of a continuing on this new period.

Within the video for “Vampire” Rodrigo wears just one look, a gauzy mermaid-style mini gown, all through its entirety. She has an analogous crimson lip as she did final night time, nevertheless, her ensemble slowly turns into bloodied all through the video. Maybe a Twilight reference? She is crew Edward, in any case.

The Petra Collins-directed venture is a response to an ex-lover who took benefit of her emotionally. “Bloodsucker, famefucker / Bleeding me dry like a goddamn vampire,” she sings on the hook. Whereas Rodrigo is not any stranger to ballads (“Drivers License,” anybody?) this one appears to be her most pointed but. And when it comes to fashion, a stark departure from her tweeds and pinks of Bitter.

“Penning this music helped me kind via plenty of emotions of remorse, anger, and heartache,” Rodrigo stated on Instagram. “It’s one among my favourite songs on the album and it felt very cathartic to complete. I’m so completely satisfied it’s in your palms now and I hope it helps you take care of any bloodsuckers in your life.”