The Red Carpet Moments That Defined Celebrity Fashion in 2025
By Alexus Mosley
As we wrap up the year, it’s time to do what fashion does best, and that’s look back, zoom in, and relive the red carpet moments that made 2025 such a good year for getting dressed.
From couture theatrics to perfectly pulled archival moments, this was a season where celebrities understood the assignment. Some felt cinematic, some felt playful, and others quietly reminded us that taste still matters.
Ahead, we’re revisiting the red carpet moments that defined 2025, including the ones that made us pause mid-scroll, send screenshots to the group chat, and immediately file away for future fashion inspiration.
Ariana Grande at the 97th Academy Awards
Ariana’s Schiaparelli moment felt like a love letter to old Hollywood with a surrealist twist. The sculptural silhouette and soft drama struck that rare balance between fantasy and elegance.
Zendaya at the 82nd Golden Globes
Zendaya rarely misses, but this Golden Globes look was a reminder of her star power at full volume. The sleek Louis Vuitton gown paired with statement Bulgari jewelry was pure red-carpet precision and quietly commanding. When Zendaya goes minimal, the impact somehow feels even bigger.
Jenna Ortega at the 77th primetime Emmy Awards
Jenna Ortega’s Givenchy look was striking not just for its gothic restraint, but for the commitment behind it. The sculptural top made of crystals and gemstones reportedly weighed between 20 and 30 pounds, adding a literal sense of gravity to the moment. Proof that sometimes the weight of the look is part of the statement.
Colman Domingo at the 2025 Met Gala
Colman Domingo’s Valentino moment went beyond impeccable tailoring. It carried significant meaning, paying homage to the late André Leon Talley. The royal blue cape channeled his legacy of grandeur, intellect, and unapologetic presence.
Halle Berry at the 97th Academy Awards
Halle Berry in Christian Siriano was a Mosaic masterclass in timeless glamour with a modern point of view. The silhouette celebrated her confidence without leaning on nostalgia, reminding everyone that Halle doesn’t chase trends but outlasts them.
Chappell Roan at the 67th Grammy awards
Chappell Roan’s archival Jean Paul Gaultier moment was a reminder of how fun fashion history can be when worn with intention. The Spring 2003 look felt fresh, fearless, and perfectly aligned with her pop persona.
Cardi B at the Schiaparelli Fall 2025 Couture Show
Cardi B (and her crow) showing up to Schiaparelli Fall 2025 Couture Show felt less like attendance and more like performance art. Cinematic, unapologetic, and completely in on the spectacle, Cardi fully embraced fashion as theater.
Greta Lee at 2025 Academy Museum gala
Greta Lee’s Dior look was quiet luxury at its most compelling. This was the fashion for people who actually pay attention.
Jodie Turner-Smith at the 2025
Jodie Turner-Smith’s Burberry moment blended elegance with intention, paying homage to Black equestrian Selina Lazevski. The look balanced power and poise, nodding to heritage, discipline, and grace while expanding what representation on the Met steps can look like.
Jennifer Lopez at the 16th
Governors Awards
J.Lo in Tamara Ralph delivered exactly what we expected and then some. Couture drama, body-skimming glamour, and a sense of occasion that felt unmistakably J.Lo.
If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that red carpet fashion is far from over. As we head into a new year (and another lineup of premieres, galas, and awards shows), these moments will live on as reference points for designers, stylists, and fashion girls when it’s time to raise the bar again.
Until then, we’ll be rewatching, re-pin-ing, and waiting patiently for the next look that makes us stop and say, “Okay… now that was a moment!”