Red carpets alert movie fans! Lupita Nyong'o just showed everyone how it is done at the 2025 Oscars. She stepped onto the Dolby Theatre carpet and basically stopped the show. Why? Her dress. This wasn't just any dress it was a custom Chanel creation absolutely covered in pearls. Prepare to be amazed!
Over 22000 Pearls and 660 Hours of Work: The Jaw-Dropping Details of Lupita's Chanel Masterpiece
Let's talk numbers because this gown is serious business. Lupita's dress was a custom pleated ivory charmeuse dream from Chanel. It featured a resille bustier that was hand-embroidered with silver crystal bugle beads. Then came the pearl s. And pearls and more pearls! Over 22410 embroidery elements to be exact and most of them were Pearls. There were silver crystal braids pearl straps pearl cabochons and even pearl tassels. Seriously.
All of this pearl perfection was held together with an ivory satin belt tied in a bow at the waist. The whole thing was inspired by a look from Chanel's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 1991 show. Creating this gown was no quick task. It took a whopping 660 hours of work to bring it to life. That's dedication to fashion right there.
Inspired by a Supermodel and Styled to Perfection: The Team Behind Lupita's Timeless Look
Lupita's stylist Micaela Erlanger shared that the look was inspired by a photo of Linda Evangelista from the 90s. They wanted something "understated elegant timeless and glamorous". Micaela mentioned to Marie Claire that they think the dress they created nailed that vibe. It’s all about letting Lupita shine and the dress be beautifully understated.
To make sure Lupita truly sparkled they added matching white earrings and some big dazzling rings. The whole ensemble worked together perfectly thanks to the collaboration between Lupita and her longtime stylist Micaela.
Pearls Everywhere! From Hair to Nails Lupita Embraced the Pearl Trend
The Pearls weren't just on the dress. Lupita took the pearl theme and ran with it. Her hairstylist even wove individual pearls into her wide bun. It looked stunning and added another layer of detail to the whole look. Then there were the drop earrings a mix of pearls and diamonds for extra sparkle. And even her manicure got the pearl treatment. She sported a soft pink nail look with a tiny pearl on the tip of each nail. It’s matchy-matchy done right not boring at all but super chic and cohesive.
A Nod to the Past: Remembering Lupita's Infamous Stolen Pearl Dress from 2015
For some fans Lupita's pearl-covered gown might have felt a little familiar. Back in 2015 she wore a now-iconic Calvin Klein dress also covered in pearls to the Oscars. That dress became famous for another reason too. It was stolen from her hotel room after the ceremony! The $150000 gown with 6000 pearls was eventually found in a bathroom two days later. This new Chanel pearl dress feels like a fun and glamorous callback to that memorable Oscars moment and its slightly wild story.
Celebrating 'The Wild Robot' at the Oscars: Why Lupita Was There
Lupita wasn't just there to look amazing (though she definitely succeeded at that). She was at the Oscars to support her animated film The Wild Robot. The movie was nominated for three awards: Best Original Score Best Sound and Best Animated Feature. Even though Lupita wasn't nominated herself she was there to celebrate this special film with the rest of the cast including Pedro Pascal Kit Connor Mark Hamill Bill Nighy and Stephanie Hsu.
Lupita's Oscars Pearl Gown: Key Look Details
- Designer: Custom Chanel
- Embellishments: Over 22410 embroidery elements mainly pearls and silver crystal details
- Hours to Create: 660 hours
- Inspiration: Chanel Haute Couture Spring-Summer 1991 look
- Stylist: Micaela Erlanger
- Pearl Details: Pearls in hair earrings dress and on nails
- Oscars Reason: Supporting nominated film The Wild Robot
- Nod to the Past: Possible reference to her stolen 2015 pearl Oscars dress
Red Carpet Royalty: Lupita Nyong'o Proves Once Again She's an Oscars Fashion Icon
Lupita Nyong'o at the Oscars is always a moment and this year she truly delivered. From the thousands of pearls to the timeless Chanel design and the subtle nod to her past looks she created a red carpet moment that will be remembered. She is elegant sophisticated and always brings something special to awards season. Lupita just keeps proving why she is a true style icon.