Here’s a roundup of the rest of the notable looks from the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards, where red carpet personalities collided.
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Cult Gaia Siren
Barbara Palvin wore a custom Cult Gaia gown reimagined from the brand’s iconic Renata silhouette. These cascading slashes are becoming quite popular on the red carpet recently.
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Fringe Appeal
Brittany Snow stuck to what she knows and loves currently — a textured and fringed strapless dress, this time in Hervé Léger gown. The all-black column shimmered beautifully. It’s familiar territory for her, but there’s something to be said for knowing your lane and owning it.
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Tory Twist
Chloe Fineman wore a baby-blue Tory Burch Spring 2026 look that flirted with imperfection — crinkled fabric, a relaxed silhouette, and that deliberately undone finish, yet she looks very chic.
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Denim Dream
EJAE wore a denim gown designed by Zac Posen for GapStudio. The halter gown had a deconstructed texture but that didn’t dim the elegance. Honestly, at this point, is there anything Zac Posen can’t do with denim?
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Gilded Goddess
Elsa Hosk brought the glamour in an Elie Saab Spring 2024 Haute Couture gown dripping in gold sequins. Between the plunging neckline and the fluid chiffon panels, she channelled pure ‘70s disco decadence.
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Goth Girl Elegance
Gabbriette gave gothic glamour a couture twist in a long-sleeved Chrome Hearts gown with a tulle skirt that felt equal parts delicate and dangerous, striking that perfect line between rebellion and refinement. The looks screams Morticia Addams at the Met Gala.
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Minimalist Icon
Julianne Moore delivered pure, unfussy elegance in an black Cynthia Rowley dress — a label rarely seen on the red carpet these days. It’s easy to see why she chose this piece, as it perfectly reflects her understated sophistication and timeless sense of style.
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Modern Muse
I was happy to see a radiant Laura Harrier continue to step out of her LBD box in this white halter gown from Diotima’s Spring 2026 collection. The intricate texture gave the dress dimension, while the effortless structure and high neckline framed her beautifully. It was the kind of look that whispers “fashion’s It girl” without ever raising its voice.
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Fairytale Finish
Prince of Wales check isn’t usually associated with romance, but trust Maitreyi Ramakrishnan find this Bach Mai Spring 2026 gown. The design’s gentle transition from grey to soft blush added an unexpected delicacy to a traditionally tailored motif. With its structured bodice and airy tulle skirt, the look balanced architectural precision with ethereal grace.
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Shimmer And Sheer
Mandy Moore brought a dose of bohemian shimmer in an Ulla Johnson Spring 2026 look. The oversized sequins and sunset palette made for a striking, free-spirited combination. Considering the sheer skirt, this was a riskier choice for her — but one that shows a willingness to step outside that “sweet girl” box.
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Sequins And Suiting
Naomi Watts’ Simkhai look combined sequins and sharp tailoring creating a look that was both glitzy and grounded in practicality.
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School Of Sass
Reneé Rapp delivered her signature attitude in a Thom Browne ensemble that offered a sassy riff on prep-school rebellion. It was equal parts confident and cheeky — just like her stage persona.
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Sheer Force
Ryan Destiny smouldered in a sheer Alexander Wang hooded design that brought a dose of mystique, while the leather underpinnings kept the look modern. Christian Louboutin O Marylin pumps completed her look.
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Ice Queen Energy
Saweetie turned heads in a sculptural turquoise gown from Bad Binch Tong Tong by Terrence Zhou. The high neckline, dramatic slit, and futuristic structure gave her a mermaid-meets-superhero vibe. It was bold, unexpected, and exactly what a CFDA moment should look like.
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Ethereal Artistry
Taylor Hill channelled bohemian elegance in an Ulla Johnson gown featuring soft feathers and a painterly palette. The mix of texture and colour felt dreamlike, evoking the kind of natural beauty that doesn’t try too hard. With her tousled hair and minimal jewels, she looked effortlessly radiant.
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Velvet Moment
Venus Williams’ sleek Ronny Kobo velvet dress embellished with delicate crystals was refined glamour from a woman who always plays to win.