Bebe Neuwirth. (Patrick McMullan)

Bebe Neuwirth looks old-money fabulous at the premiere of Copper, a TV drama about the Five Points in the 1860s–VERY Gangs of New York. In insouciant black lace with a strand of pearls, Ms. Neuwirth recalls a burlesque dancer of a bygone era, while her flats and leopard-print clutch keep the look very contemporary.

Follow Daniel D'Addario via RSS. ddaddario@observer.com