Movie buffs and fashion lovers listen up! The 2025 Oscars just happened and while we celebrated the amazing films the red carpet was where the real show began. Seriously the style was next-level this year. We saw everything from classic Hollywood glamour to bold modern statements and some looks that are already iconic. Let's break down the best dressed stars who totally owned the night and set the trends.
Sparkle and Shine: Selena Gomez Ariana Grande and the Reign of Embellished Gowns at the Academy Awards
If there was one big trend on the Oscars red carpet it was definitely sparkle. Stars were dripping in crystals sequins and all things shiny. Selena Gomez absolutely stunned in a custom Ralph Lauren gown. This was not just any dress though. It was made with over 16000 drops of glass and Rosemont crystals hand-sewn into this amazing lattice pattern. A team of Italian artisans airbrushed the glass to create this pink ombré effect that shimmered like crazy when she moved. She truly brought movie star magic channeling Sophia Loren with that look.
Ariana Grande also went for major sparkle in Schiaparelli. Her pink gown from their Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection featured over 190000 crystal sequins rhinestones and cut beads. That is a LOT of sparkle. Doja Cat even took it to another level during her James Bond tribute performance in a custom Swarovski gown with over one million crystals! Lily-Rose Depp also joined the shimmer party in a lacy black Chanel halter dress with about 191000 embroidery elements including sequins crystals and pearls. Basically if you wanted to shine at the Oscars this year you needed some serious embellishments.
Bold Colors and Modern Menswear: Timothée Chalamet Colman Domingo and Men Stepping Up Their Fashion Game
While the women brought the shimmer the men were all about bold colors and pushing menswear boundaries. Timothée Chalamet a true fashion iconoclast made a statement in a sunshine yellow leather suit from Givenchy. Yes yellow leather. This cheerful color is trending big in design right now. Pantone even released a similar shade for Drew Barrymore's 50th birthday. Chalamet later changed into another amazing suit for the Vanity Fair after-party this time a Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann number. He really delivered a fashion two-for-one.
Colman Domingo another standout went for a scarlet red custom Valentino suit. The double-breasted jacket with a waist-tie was both dramatic and glamorous. Andrew Garfield also brought the heat in a chocolate brown Gucci suit that had a cool vintage vibe especially with his orange-lens glasses. Jeremy Strong opted for a bespoke olive Loro Piana suit with a funky untied bowtie for a subtle yet impactful look. Even Sebastian Stan got in on the action with a Prada tux and pale yellow shirt a fresh take on the classic. It's clear men are having way more fun with fashion on the red carpet these days breaking away from the standard black tux and taking risks.
Rooms Inspired by Red Carpet Glamour: Oscars Fashion Reimagined as Interior Design
House Beautiful magazine did something really fun and clever. They took ten of the best Oscars red carpet looks and imagined them as designer rooms. It's a cool way to see how fashion and interior design inspire each other. For example Ariana Grande’s pink Schiaparelli gown with the scalloped skirt reminded them of pleated drapery and they paired it with a soft pink feminine living room designed by Caitlin Wilson. Colman Domingo’s crimson suit was matched with a dramatic crimson dining room by Ellie Cullman. Demi Moore’s sparkling gown was linked to a shining dining room by Tina Ramchandani. Timothée Chalamet’s sunny yellow suit found its interior design match in a sunny mudroom by Kobel + Co. and so on. It's a creative way to appreciate both the fashion and the design elements from the Oscars.
Best Dressed List: Top Standouts from the 2025 Oscars Red Carpet
- Selena Gomez: Old Hollywood glamour in a custom Ralph Lauren crystal-embellished pink ombré gown.
- Ariana Grande: Show-stopping pink Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown covered in sequins rhinestones and beads.
- Timothée Chalamet: Bold sunshine yellow leather Givenchy suit and a second Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann suit for after-party.
- Colman Domingo: Dramatic scarlet red custom Valentino suit with waist-tie detail.
- Andrew Garfield: Vintage-inspired chocolate brown Gucci suit with wide lapels.
- Demi Moore: Elegant Giorgio Armani Privé gown with 3D crystal embellishments.
- Jeremy Strong: Subtle sophistication in an olive Loro Piana suit with untied bowtie.
- Sebastian Stan: Modern take on a tux in Prada with a pale yellow shirt.
Oscars Fashion Takeaways: Boldness Sparkle and Men Stepping into the Spotlight
The 2025 Oscars red carpet was one to remember. We saw a huge trend of sparkling embellished gowns showing that glamour is definitely back. Men also really brought their A-game with bold colors and modern takes on traditional suits. Overall it was a night of fantastic fashion moments proving that the red carpet is just as much a part of the Oscars celebration as the awards themselves. Who was your best dressed of the night? Let us know in the comments!