The 15 Most Showstopping Red-Carpet Moments of 2025
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Sophie WangDecember 30, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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The 15 Best Red-Carpet Moments of 2025 Design by Sarah Olivieri
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Naked dresses, sculptural gowns, playful fashion momentsâ2025 had more than its fair share of memorable red-carpet looks.
From Zendayaâs engagement ring debut at the Golden Globes in January to TimothĂ©e Chalamet and Kylie Jennerâs matching take on Marty Supreme-themed dressing in December, the year started and ended in style. In between, award shows and film festivals alike created backdrops for everything from Jonathan Andersonâs custom creations at Dior (Greta Leeâs Academy Museum Gala look, Jennifer Lawrenceâs Governors Awards pick), to archival pulls (Chappell Roanâs Degas-embellished, Y2k-era Jean Paul Gaultier dress at the Grammys), sweet tributes (Ariana Grandeâs polka-dot Gilbert Adrian gown, Margot Robbieâs transparent Armani PrivĂ© dress), and tons of straight-off-the-runway Spring/Summer 2026 ensembles.
Elsewhere, Ayo Edebiri solidified her status as a fashion icon on the After the Hunt press tour and Sarah Jessica Parker looked ready to fly at the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala. Rihanna continued to redefine the meaning of maternity dressing and Alexander SkarsgĂ„rd continued to push menswear to new heights. Then, more broadly, revenge dressing saw a widespread resurgence, and despite the Venice Film Festivalâs new dress codes, transparent styles and cheeky cutouts prevailed. And while we cannot pick a top favorite, Emma Stoneâs popcorn-pocket dress certainly gets extra points for creativity.
Ahead, see all of these moments and more, in our breakdown of the best red-carpet looks of 2025.
Zendaya in Louis Vuitton
Kicking off 2025 in style, Zendaya attended the Golden Globes on January 5 in a burnt-orange Louis Vuitton gown with a dramatic train and couple of hidden meanings. Styled by Law Roach with a diamond necklace and retro curls, the old Hollywood look paid homage to â40s singer Joyce Bryant, who often wore a similar silhouette on stage. Moreover, the actress debuted a special piece of jewelryâa sparkling diamond engagement ring.
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Chappell Roan in Jean Paul Gaultier
Attending the Grammy Awards on February 2, Chappell Roan walked the red carpet in a rare JPG Spring/Summer 2003 gown. Styled by Genesis Webb, the layered tulle skirt featured a rendering of Edgar Degasâs âDancer With a Bouquetâ painting in shades of gold and light blue.
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Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton
On February 16, Emma Stone stuffed her dress pockets with popcorn and headed to the SNL50 anniversary special. Her custom, red halter-neck dress, courtesy of Louis Vuitton, was as much about function as it was fashion, making for a glamorous and tasty result.
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Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent
At the Vanity Fair Oscars Party on March 2, ZoĂ« Kravitz wore a custom little black Saint Laurent dress, inspired by one of the houseâs 1996 designs. Fashioned from silky satin with long sleeves and crystal-embellished panel detailing, it featured an extra-cheeky transparent moment around back.
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Alexander SkarsgÄrd in Saint Laurent
At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 17, Alexander SkarsgĂ„rd showed up to the premiere of The Phoenician Scheme in a full Saint Laurent Autumn/Winter 2025 lookâincluding, most notably, the new thigh-high leather boots. Styled by Harry Lambert and paired with a suit jacket, it was all business on top, party on the bottom.
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Rihanna in Saint Laurent
This year saw a plethora of incredible maternity style moments from Rihanna, and at the Los Angeles premiere of Smurfs on July 13, she wore a chocolate-brown drop-waist gown that was stood out as one of her best. Accentuating her baby bump, the Saint Laurent number was pulled from the houseâs Autumn/Winter 2025 collection and featured a lacy neckline and decorative green sash.
She layered the gown with a leather jacket and brought her sons Riot and RZA as her dates, who made their red carpet debuts in the cutest looks, also from Dior.
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Margot Robbie in Armani Privé
At the London premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (September 11), Robbie walked the red carpet in a transparent, open-back gown from the Armani Privé Spring/Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection. Embellished with crystals and jewels, the dress was worn just a week after Giorgio Armani passed away, making it a sweet tribute to the late designer.
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Dakota Johnson in Gucci
At the Zurich Film Festival (September 25), where she received the Golden Eye Award for Splitsville, Dakota Johnson walked the green carpet in a vibrant cobalt-blue gown from Gucci. The mock-neck custom design featured a transparent, long-sleeve, lacy bodice and a drop-waist skirt.
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Sarah Jessica Parker in Iris van Herpen
On October 8, Sarah Jessica Parker attended the New York City Balletâs Fall Fashion Gala in a striking sculptural gown by Iris van Herpen, who designed the costumes for the eveningâs performance: Jamar Robertsâs Foreseeable Future. Replete with a white minidress and a black mesh overlay, the elaborate look was punctuated with a set of striking, high-tech 3D wings.
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Ayo Edebiri in Chanel
During the 2025 BFI London Film Festival, Ayo Edebiri walked the red carpet in a bridal-inspired gown pulled straight from the Chanel runway. Stepping out on October 11 for a screening of After the Hunt, the actress wowed in a look that debuted a week prior, as part of the French maisonâs Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Better yet, she styled the design with the cutest little duck earrings.
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Greta Lee in Christian Dior
On October 18, Greta Lee attended the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in a custom Dior gown by Jonathan Anderson. Designed with a transparent lace bodice and full skirt, it balanced classic glamor with modern edge.
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Sydney Sweeney in Christian Cowan
On October 29, Sydney Sweeney wore her most daring look yet to Varietyâs Power of Women event: a metallic, see-through dress from Christian Cowanâs Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Styled by Molly Dickson, it featured a wide neckline and floor-length hem.
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Ariana Grande in Gilbert Adrian
For the London premiere of Wicked: For Good on November 10, Ariana Grande and her stylist Law Roach pulled a particularly meaningful gownâa vintage polka-dot piece by The Wizard of Oz costume designer Gilbert Adrian, stemming from 1952.
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Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior
At the 16th annual Governors Awards on November 16, Jennifer Lawrence walked the carpet draped in an angelic, custom Dior gown by Jonathan Anderson. Styled by Ryan Hastings, the snowy piece played with structure and flow, thanks to knotty fabric, an off-the-shoulder neckline, and a high-leg slit.
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Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner in Chrome Hearts
To cap off this stylish year, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner turned the Marty Supreme red carpet into a date night opportunity on December 8, with a set of matching orange looks. Both in custom Chrome Hearts, Jenner wore a cut-out maxi dress while Chalamet donned a suit and ping pong paddle crossbody bag.
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