Host Galilea Montijo opened the fourth season of The House of the Famous Mexico on July 27, 2026, wearing a “fashion tech” gown featuring 1,200 LED filaments and 65 mil hand-embroidered crystals. The dress, designed by Iann Dey, was inspired by neural networks and the concept of luminescence to create a futuristic, glowing effect.
The premiere of The House of the Famous Mexico was marked by a high-tech sartorial statement that merged haute couture with electronic engineering. According to reports from HOLA and Reforma, the gown functioned as a “second skin,” utilizing a transparent mesh and microcrystals to multiply light flashes, while an organic network of LED filaments traced the host’s silhouette to simulate light emerging from within the body.
The Engineering of the Iann Dey Gown
The garment was a collaboration between fashion stylist Jessica Marmolejo and Iann Dey, founded in 2016 by Iván Gallegos and David Márquez. Based in León, the designers combined traditional sewing techniques with lighting engineering over a six-month production period.
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- LEDs: 1,200 ultra-fine filaments distributed to draw luminous lines.
- Crystals: 65 mil hand-embroidered microcrystals on a transparent mesh.
- Design: Invisible seams and hidden electrical components to maintain an ethereal appearance.
The design allowed for movement despite the rigidity of the filaments, with lights that shifted as Montijo moved. Expert Araceli Motta noted that the lack of visible wiring gave the piece a vanguard quality reminiscent of designer Iris Van Herpen, who is known for mixing technology with fashion.
The best thing is that the cables and electrical components were not visible inside the structure of the garment, which gave it a very ethereal, subtle but also vanguard air that recalls the dresses of the designer Iris Van Herpen, one of the most advanced in mixing technology with fashion. Araceli Motta, via Reforma
Styling and Beauty Details
To ensure the dress remained the focal point, the beauty team opted for a minimalist approach. Jorge Beltrán styled Montijo’s hair straight with a center part, while makeup artist Alfonso Waithsman used a matte finish with a subtle contour and a smoky eye in dark brown and black tones, paired with a nude brown lip.
Public Reaction and Facial Nerve Controversy
While the dress dominated social media conversations, Montijo also faced scrutiny regarding her physical appearance. According to TV Notas and Crónica de Hoy, users on X claimed her face looked different in promotional materials, with some alleging she spoke with a crooked mouth.
Montijo addressed these critiques during a press meeting and on the program “Hoy,” stating that she has never hidden her use of aesthetic treatments. She clarified that the specific issues observed in her face were caused by an affectation of one of her facial nerves following a medical intervention.
The host criticized the lack of gender solidarity, noting that the harshest criticisms often come from other women. To provide further clarity, she announced plans to record a podcast with the doctor managing her treatment to explain the complications of her case in detail.
Premiere Night Game Mechanics
The fashion spectacle coincided with a high-stakes start to the season.
| Event/Action | Person Affected | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| First Phone Call | Aldo Rendón | Direct Nomination |
| Second Phone Call | Brianda and Masad Altamimi | Private Dinner |
| Third Phone Call | Yahir | No suitcase until Wednesday |
| Final Decision | Cynthia Klitbo | First-week immunity |
The night also featured the entry of Fede Vigevani, who entered not as a contestant but as an infiltrated accomplice of the public.
The season’s emotional tone was set early, with Cynthia Klitbo crying after a message from her daughter, Elisa Fernanda, and Montijo offering a supportive embrace to Gema Garoa following the recent death of Garoa’s father.