Orange Is the New Black's Natasha Lyonne and Taylor Schilling rock bold-collared LBDs for the fourth season premiere

By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.com

Published: 04:04 GMT, 17 June 2016 | Updated: 04:36 GMT, 17 June 2016

Orange Is the New Black's Natasha Lyonne and Taylor Schilling rocked bold-collared cocktail dresses for the fourth season premiere in Manhattan on Thursday.

The navy-blue Opening Ceremony 'Liberty' dress with V-shaped ruffle was a surprisingly edgy look for the 37-year-old Emmy nominee.

The Intervention director paired her high fashion frock with a tidy updo, red lipstick, black stilettos, and - like many there - a silver ribbon in remembrance of Orlando.

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Double take! Orange Is the New Black's Natasha Lyonne and Taylor Schilling rocked bold-collared cocktail dresses for the fourth season premiere in Manhattan on Thursday
Double take! Orange Is the New Black's Natasha Lyonne and Taylor Schilling rocked bold-collared cocktail dresses for the fourth season premiere in Manhattan on Thursday

Double take! Orange Is the New Black's Natasha Lyonne and Taylor Schilling rocked bold-collared cocktail dresses for the fourth season premiere in Manhattan on Thursday

Natasha's appearance at the SVA Theatre officially signaled her return as Nicky Nichols following the inmate's banishment to Litchfield Penitentiary's SHU for heroin possession.

Fans should be ready to binge-stream the hit show's brand new 13 episodes beginning Friday at 12:01 a.m. on Netflix.

Taylor - who turns 32 next month - looked elegant in a black cocktail pencil dress and patent leather pumps selected by stylist Penny Lovell.

Like Lyonne, the two-time Golden Globe nominee opted for red lipstick and a tendril-strewn updo to better showcase her frock's elaborate bodice.  

Recommendation from your BFF Chloë Sevigny? The navy-blue Opening Ceremony 'Liberty' dress with V-shaped ruffle was a surprisingly edgy look for the 37-year-old Emmy nominee

Recommendation from your BFF Chloë Sevigny? The navy-blue Opening Ceremony 'Liberty' dress with V-shaped ruffle was a surprisingly edgy look for the 37-year-old Emmy nominee

All smiles: The Intervention director paired her high fashion frock with a tidy updo, red lipstick, black stilettos, and - like many there - a silver ribbon in remembrance of Orlando

All smiles: The Intervention director paired her high fashion frock with a tidy updo, red lipstick, black stilettos, and - like many there - a silver ribbon in remembrance of Orlando

The fiercest @nlyonne ⚡️��⚡️

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Confirmed? Natasha's appearance at the SVA Theatre officially signaled her return as Nicky Nichols following the inmate's banishment to Litchfield Penitentiary's SHU for heroin possession 

Confirmed? Natasha's appearance at the SVA Theatre officially signaled her return as Nicky Nichols following the inmate's banishment to Litchfield Penitentiary's SHU for heroin possession 

Set your clocks! Fans should be ready to binge-stream the hit show's brand new 13 episodes beginning Friday at 12:01 a.m. on Netflix

Set your clocks! Fans should be ready to binge-stream the hit show's brand new 13 episodes beginning Friday at 12:01 a.m. on Netflix

This season, Schilling's increasingly unlikeable, panty-smuggling entrepreneur Piper Chapman gets attacked by kitchen inmates Maria Ruiz and Blanca Flores.

But at the party, actresses Jessica Pimentel and Laura Gómez looked lovely in a red dress with nude Jimmy Choos and a black Veronica Beard suit, respectively.

Meanwhile, Schilling posed beside her onscreen girlfriend Laura Prepon as well as Netflix's VP of original content, Cindy Holland. 

Stylist Hellin Kay outfitted the raven-haired 36-year-old in a floral lace and navy chiffon Nha Khanh creation with white Cecelia New York Mary Janes. 

Boston-born blonde: Taylor - who turns 32 next month - looked elegant in a black cocktail pencil dress and patent leather pumps selected by stylist Penny Lovell
Boston-born blonde: Taylor - who turns 32 next month - looked elegant in a black cocktail pencil dress and patent leather pumps selected by stylist Penny Lovell

Boston-born blonde: Taylor - who turns 32 next month - looked elegant in a black cocktail pencil dress and patent leather pumps selected by stylist Penny Lovell

Back it up! Like Lyonne, the two-time Golden Globe nominee opted for red lipstick and a tendril-strewn updo to better showcase her frock's elaborate bodice

Back it up! Like Lyonne, the two-time Golden Globe nominee opted for red lipstick and a tendril-strewn updo to better showcase her frock's elaborate bodice

Don't mess with the Latinas! This season, Schilling's increasingly unlikeable, panty-smuggling entrepreneur Piper Chapman gets attacked by kitchen inmates Maria Ruiz and Blanca Flores 

Don't mess with the Latinas! This season, Schilling's increasingly unlikeable, panty-smuggling entrepreneur Piper Chapman gets attacked by kitchen inmates Maria Ruiz and Blanca Flores 

Glammed-up duo: But at the party, actresses Jessica Pimentel and Laura Gómez looked lovely in a red dress with nude Jimmy Choos and a black Veronica Beard suit, respectively
Glammed-up duo: But at the party, actresses Jessica Pimentel and Laura Gómez looked lovely in a red dress with nude Jimmy Choos and a black Veronica Beard suit, respectively

Glammed-up duo: But at the party, actresses Jessica Pimentel and Laura Gómez looked lovely in a red dress with nude Jimmy Choos and a black Veronica Beard suit, respectively

Netflix boss: Meanwhile, Schilling posed beside her onscreen girlfriend Laura Prepon (L) as well as Netflix's VP of original content, Cindy Holland (M) 

Netflix boss: Meanwhile, Schilling posed beside her onscreen girlfriend Laura Prepon (L) as well as Netflix's VP of original content, Cindy Holland (M) 

Laura's heroin-trafficking character Alex Vause - who's back in Litchfield for violating her probation - reveals a big secret this season.

Stylist Christina Pacelli put trans-icon Laverne Cox in a thigh-baring pencil skirt and bodysuit from Laquan Smith's FW/16 collection and Stuart Weitzman stilettos. 

Sadly, the 32-year-old Daytime Emmy winner's hairdresser character Sophia Burset is still suffering in solitary confinement.

Both Uzo Aduba and Adrienne C. Moore opted for bright white dresses, stilettos, and crimson pouts on the black carpet.

Goth prom vibes: Stylist Hellin Kay outfitted the raven-haired 36-year-old in a floral lace and navy chiffon Nha Khanh creation with white Cecelia New York Mary Janes
Goth prom vibes: Stylist Hellin Kay outfitted the raven-haired 36-year-old in a floral lace and navy chiffon Nha Khanh creation with white Cecelia New York Mary Janes

Goth prom vibes: Stylist Hellin Kay outfitted the raven-haired 36-year-old in a floral lace and navy chiffon Nha Khanh creation with white Cecelia New York Mary Janes

Vause alert! ❤️ #OITNB @lauraprepon

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What could it be? Laura's heroin-trafficking character Alex Vause - who's back in Litchfield for violating her probation - reveals a big secret this season

What could it be? Laura's heroin-trafficking character Alex Vause - who's back in Litchfield for violating her probation - reveals a big secret this season

Thigh's the limit! Stylist Christina Pacelli put trans-icon Laverne Cox in a thigh-baring pencil skirt and bodysuit from Laquan Smith's FW/16 collection and Stuart Weitzman stilettos

Thigh's the limit! Stylist Christina Pacelli put trans-icon Laverne Cox in a thigh-baring pencil skirt and bodysuit from Laquan Smith's FW/16 collection and Stuart Weitzman stilettos

Free Sophia! Sadly, the 32-year-old Daytime Emmy winner's hairdresser character Sophia Burset is still suffering in solitary confinement

Free Sophia! Sadly, the 32-year-old Daytime Emmy winner's hairdresser character Sophia Burset is still suffering in solitary confinement

The two-time Emmy winner and the two-time SAG Award winner - both 34 - play Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren and Cindy 'Black Cindy' Hayes on the popular programme. 

Platinum blonde Taryn Manning vamped up her 5ft2in frame in a strapless yellow patterned gown - which needed hemming - and cabernet lipstick.

In the trailer, the 37-year-old's inmate Tiffany 'Pennsatucky' Doggett pensively asked: 'Do you know the difference between pain and suffering?'

Dascha Polanco showcased her 5ft5in, curvaceous hourglass figure in coral gown picked by her stylist Darius Baptist.  

Summery shade: Both Uzo Aduba and Adrienne C. Moore opted for bright white dresses, stilettos, and crimson pouts on the black carpet
Summery shade: Both Uzo Aduba and Adrienne C. Moore opted for bright white dresses, stilettos, and crimson pouts on the black carpet

Summery shade: Both Uzo Aduba and Adrienne C. Moore opted for bright white dresses, stilettos, and crimson pouts on the black carpet

Cleaning crew: The two-time Emmy winner and the two-time SAG Award winner - both 34 - play Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren and Cindy 'Black Cindy' Hayes on the popular programme

Cleaning crew: The two-time Emmy winner and the two-time SAG Award winner - both 34 - play Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren and Cindy 'Black Cindy' Hayes on the popular programme

Daring colour: Platinum blonde Taryn Manning vamped up her 5ft2in frame in a strapless yellow patterned gown - which needed hemming - and cabernet lipstick

Daring colour: Platinum blonde Taryn Manning vamped up her 5ft2in frame in a strapless yellow patterned gown - which needed hemming - and cabernet lipstick

 In the trailer, the 37-year-old's inmate Tiffany 'Pennsatucky' Doggett pensively asked: 'Do you know the difference between pain and suffering?'

 In the trailer, the 37-year-old's inmate Tiffany 'Pennsatucky' Doggett pensively asked: 'Do you know the difference between pain and suffering?'

The Dominican 33-year-old's character Dayanara Diaz is a new mother whose infant daughter with C.O. John Bennett is now in Social Services.

Samira Wiley - rocking twists in her short hair - took the plunge in a black Milly jumpsuit and silver stilettos.

The 29-year-old's inmate Poussey Washington bonds with a new Martha Stewart-style inmate, Marie Finch (Blair Brown), while she romances Brook Soso (Kimiko Glenn).  

Stylist Javier Pedroza dressed Selenis Leyva in a white feather-embellished sheer gown and sparkly court shoes.

Newly-named UN Global Ambassador: Dascha Polanco showcased her 5ft5in, curvaceous hourglass figure in coral gown picked by her stylist Darius Baptist
Newly-named UN Global Ambassador: Dascha Polanco showcased her 5ft5in, curvaceous hourglass figure in coral gown picked by her stylist Darius Baptist

Newly-named UN Global Ambassador: Dascha Polanco showcased her 5ft5in, curvaceous hourglass figure in coral gown picked by her stylist Darius Baptist

Cuz u can come for me... #myteam #goldgodess #Premiere #Season4

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New mama drama: The Dominican 33-year-old's character Dayanara Diaz is a new mother whose infant daughter with C.O. John Bennett is now in Social Services 

New mama drama: The Dominican 33-year-old's character Dayanara Diaz is a new mother whose infant daughter with C.O. John Bennett is now in Social Services 

Deep V-neck: Samira Wiley - rocking twists in her short hair - took the plunge in a black Milly jumpsuit and silver stilettos

Deep V-neck: Samira Wiley - rocking twists in her short hair - took the plunge in a black Milly jumpsuit and silver stilettos

The gorgeous @whododatlikedat �� #OITNB

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Starstruck: The 29-year-old's inmate Poussey Washington bonds with a new Martha Stewart-style inmate, Marie Finch (Blair Brown, R), while she romances Brook Soso (Kimiko Glenn)

Starstruck: The 29-year-old's inmate Poussey Washington bonds with a new Martha Stewart-style inmate, Marie Finch (Blair Brown, R), while she romances Brook Soso (Kimiko Glenn)

Expect the Cuban-born 44-year-old's leader of the Latinas, Gloria Mendoza, to tangle with Galina 'Red' Reznikova (Kate Mulgrew) and Sophia (Cox).

Speaking of the Spanish Harlem squad, Diane Guerrero (as Maritza) and Jackie Cruz (as Flaca) got very leggy in black mini-skirts.  

Australian actress Yael Stone - who plays newlywed Lorna Morello - looked a bit off in her red halter creation of various shades and textures.

Proving age is nothing but a number were Annie Golden (as Norma), Lori Tan Chinn (as Mei), Beth Fowler (as Sister Ruth).

Fancy frock! Stylist Javier Pedroza dressed Selenis Leyva in a white feather-embellished sheer gown and sparkly court shoes

Fancy frock! Stylist Javier Pedroza dressed Selenis Leyva in a white feather-embellished sheer gown and sparkly court shoes

Working together: Expect the Cuban-born 44-year-old's leader of the Latinas, Gloria Mendoza, to tangle with Galina 'Red' Reznikova (Kate Mulgrew, L) and Sophia (Cox)

Working together: Expect the Cuban-born 44-year-old's leader of the Latinas, Gloria Mendoza, to tangle with Galina 'Red' Reznikova (Kate Mulgrew, L) and Sophia (Cox)

Gorgeous gams: Speaking of the Spanish Harlem squad, Diane Guerrero (as Maritza) and Jackie Cruz (as Flaca) got very leggy in black mini-skirts
Gorgeous gams: Speaking of the Spanish Harlem squad, Diane Guerrero (as Maritza) and Jackie Cruz (as Flaca) got very leggy in black mini-skirts

Gorgeous gams: Speaking of the Spanish Harlem squad, Diane Guerrero (as Maritza) and Jackie Cruz (as Flaca) got very leggy in black mini-skirts

Plaited updo: Australian actress Yael Stone - who plays newlywed Lorna Morello - looked a bit off in her red halter creation of various shades and textures

Plaited updo: Australian actress Yael Stone - who plays newlywed Lorna Morello - looked a bit off in her red halter creation of various shades and textures

Lori Petty - who plays unpredictable inmate Lolly Whitehill - donned a hipster hat, skull carf, and sunglasses at night for the bash.

Both Abigail Savage (as Gina) and Lea DeLaria (as Big Boo) - posing with her fashion editor fiancee Chelsea Fairless - suited up for the festivities.

Other glam castmates included Vicky Jeudy (as Janae) in plunging Halston, Emily Althaus (as Maureen) in a white kaftan, and Emma Myles (as Leanne) in sheer Vivienne Tam.

6ft1in Amazon Alysia Reiner - whose Natalie Figueroa returns for one episode - bared her midriff in a baby-blue top and matching mini-skirt. 

Fierce after 50! Proving age is nothing but a number were Annie Golden (as Norma), Lori Tan Chinn (as Mei), Beth Fowler (as Sister Ruth)
Fierce after 50! Proving age is nothing but a number were Annie Golden (as Norma), Lori Tan Chinn (as Mei), Beth Fowler (as Sister Ruth)
Fierce after 50! Proving age is nothing but a number were Annie Golden (as Norma), Lori Tan Chinn (as Mei), Beth Fowler (as Sister Ruth)

Fierce after 50! Proving age is nothing but a number were Annie Golden (as Norma), Lori Tan Chinn (as Mei), Beth Fowler (as Sister Ruth)

Blonde ambition: Lori Petty - who plays unpredictable inmate Lolly Whitehill - donned a hipster hat, skull carf, and sunglasses at night for the bash

Blonde ambition: Lori Petty - who plays unpredictable inmate Lolly Whitehill - donned a hipster hat, skull carf, and sunglasses at night for the bash

Sharp-dressed women: Both Abigail Savage (as Gina) and Lea DeLaria (as Big Boo) - posing with her fashion editor fiancée Chelsea Fairless - suited up for the festivities
Sharp-dressed women: Both Abigail Savage (as Gina) and Lea DeLaria (as Big Boo) - posing with her fashion editor fiancée Chelsea Fairless - suited up for the festivities

Sharp-dressed women: Both Abigail Savage (as Gina) and Lea DeLaria (as Big Boo) - posing with her fashion editor fiancée Chelsea Fairless - suited up for the festivities

I'm on the electronic billboard at Penn Station... On top of Hooters. Perfect. #refusetobeinvisible

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Lovely ladies: Other glam castmates included Vicky Jeudy (as Janae) in plunging Halston, Emily Althaus (as Maureen) in a white kaftan, and Emma Myles (as Leanne) in sheer Vivienne Tam
Lovely ladies: Other glam castmates included Vicky Jeudy (as Janae) in plunging Halston, Emily Althaus (as Maureen) in a white kaftan, and Emma Myles (as Leanne) in sheer Vivienne Tam
Lovely ladies: Other glam castmates included Vicky Jeudy (as Janae) in plunging Halston, Emily Althaus (as Maureen) in a white kaftan, and Emma Myles (as Leanne) in sheer Vivienne Tam

Lovely ladies: Other glam castmates included Vicky Jeudy (as Janae) in plunging Halston, Emily Althaus (as Maureen) in a white kaftan, and Emma Myles (as Leanne) in sheer Vivienne Tam

Michael J. Harney (as Healy) and Nick Sandow (as Caputo) posed with Litchfield's new C.O. Desi played by Brad William Henke.

OITNB's resident ex-con (executive consultant) Piper Kerman - wearing a blue-patterned pencil dress - penned the 2010 memoir the entire series was based upon.

And behind every great female ensemble is an even greater creator, in this case, blue-haired Emmy winner Jenji Kohan.

Litchfield's new blood this year includes Emily Tarver (as C.O. McCollough), Kelly Karbacz (as Kasey Sankey), and Rosal Colón (new member of Spanish Harlem).

No longer the Warden Executive Assistant: 6ft1in Amazon Alysia Reiner - whose Natalie Figueroa returns for one episode - bared her midriff in a baby-blue top and matching mini-skirt

No longer the Warden Executive Assistant: 6ft1in Amazon Alysia Reiner - whose Natalie Figueroa returns for one episode - bared her midriff in a baby-blue top and matching mini-skirt

Gentlemen of authority: Michael J. Harney (as Healy) and Nick Sandow (as Caputo) posed with Litchfield's new C.O. Desi played by Brad William Henke 

Gentlemen of authority: Michael J. Harney (as Healy) and Nick Sandow (as Caputo) posed with Litchfield's new C.O. Desi played by Brad William Henke 

It all came from her brain: OITNB's resident ex-con (executive consultant) Piper Kerman - wearing a blue-patterned pencil dress - penned the 2010 memoir the entire series was based upon

It all came from her brain: OITNB's resident ex-con (executive consultant) Piper Kerman - wearing a blue-patterned pencil dress - penned the 2010 memoir the entire series was based upon

HBIC: And behind every great female ensemble is an even greater creator, in this case, blue-haired Emmy winner Jenji Kohan (4-R)

HBIC: And behind every great female ensemble is an even greater creator, in this case, blue-haired Emmy winner Jenji Kohan (4-R)

And OITNB newcomer Jolene Purdy - who will play a new inmate - donned a fabulous blue-lined cape over her cleavage-boosting LBD.

There were also a few lucky fierce fans in attendance, including designer June Ambrose, trans-model Andreja Pejić, and The #RichKids of Beverly Hills' EJ Johnson.

The 24-year-old son of NBA legend Magic Johnson - whose E! spin-off EJNYC premieres Sunday - eagerly took a snap with Laverne, which he captioned: 'All hail the queens!'

Fresh fish: Litchfield's new blood this year includes Emily Tarver (as C.O. McCollough), Kelly Karbacz (as Kasey Sankey), and Rosal Colón (new member of Spanish Harlem)
Fresh fish: Litchfield's new blood this year includes Emily Tarver (as C.O. McCollough), Kelly Karbacz (as Kasey Sankey), and Rosal Colón (new member of Spanish Harlem)
Fresh fish: Litchfield's new blood this year includes Emily Tarver (as C.O. McCollough), Kelly Karbacz (as Kasey Sankey), and Rosal Colón (new member of Spanish Harlem)

Fresh fish: Litchfield's new blood this year includes Emily Tarver (as C.O. McCollough), Kelly Karbacz (as Kasey Sankey), and Rosal Colón (new member of Spanish Harlem)

I kinda did it I kinda didn't kinda guilty kinda not #PREMIEREMUGSHOT#OITNB#SEASON4 ⚡️����@oitnb @netflix

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Dramatic entrance: And OITNB newcomer Jolene Purdy - who will play a new inmate - donned a fabulous blue-lined cape over her cleavage-boosting LBD

Dramatic entrance: And OITNB newcomer Jolene Purdy - who will play a new inmate - donned a fabulous blue-lined cape over her cleavage-boosting LBD

Binge-watchers: There were also a few lucky fierce fans in attendance, including designer June Ambrose, trans-model Andreja Peji¿, and The #RichKids of Beverly Hills' EJ Johnson
Binge-watchers: There were also a few lucky fierce fans in attendance, including designer June Ambrose, trans-model Andreja Peji¿, and The #RichKids of Beverly Hills' EJ Johnson
Binge-watchers: There were also a few lucky fierce fans in attendance, including designer June Ambrose, trans-model Andreja Peji¿, and The #RichKids of Beverly Hills' EJ Johnson

Binge-watchers: There were also a few lucky fierce fans in attendance, including designer June Ambrose, trans-model Andreja Pejić, and The #RichKids of Beverly Hills' EJ Johnson

The 24-year-old son of NBA legend Magic Johnson - whose E! spin-off EJNYC premieres Sunday - eagerly took a snap with Laverne, which he captioned: 'All hail the queens!'

The 24-year-old son of NBA legend Magic Johnson - whose E! spin-off EJNYC premieres Sunday - eagerly took a snap with Laverne, which he captioned: 'All hail the queens!'

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