Iconic CFDA Red Carpet Looks of 2025

November 12, 2025

💋 Red Carpet Looks We Can’t Stop Talking About

Because the CFDA Awards aren’t just about who won—they’re about who wowed.

From couture statements to downtown cool, the American Museum of Natural History turned into fashion’s most glamorous runway. Here’s who owned the spotlight:

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Naomi Watts: Polished Perfection

When Naomi glides into a room, elegance follows. The actress stunned in a minimalist white Ralph Lauren gown, cut to perfection and paired with icy diamonds that whispered sophistication. Proof that timeless always wins.

Teyana Taylor: Host, Diva, and Absolute Vision

The evening’s host turned the red carpet into her personal stage. Taylor rocked a sculptural Thom Browne corset ensemble, mixing tailored precision with unapologetic sensuality. The structured silhouette? Flawless.

A$AP Rocky: The Icon Lives Up to the Title

Fashion Icon of the Year didn’t disappoint. Rocky showed up in custom Bottega Veneta, pairing a sharp double-breasted coat with pearl accents and a silk scarf. Effortless. Cool. Revolutionary. This man doesn’t wear fashion—he commands it.

Donatella Versace: Metallic Majesty

The queen of Italian glamour shimmered in a liquid-gold Versace gown, with her signature platinum hair cascading like armor. The Positive Change Award never looked so radiant.

Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen: The Row’s Quiet Power

The design duo arrived in matching black silk coats, whispering luxury in the most understated way possible. Their sleek silhouettes and minimalist energy proved that confidence doesn’t need sparkle—it is the sparkle.

Saweetie: Bold, Bright, and Fearlessly Herself

Never one to fade into the background, Saweetie served pure star energy in a custom crimson Mônot cutout gown, offset by diamond cuffs and her signature “don’t-mess-with-me” confidence. Red-hot, literally.

Venus Williams: Court Queen Meets Couture

Venus turned heads in an ethereal Prabal Gurung gown, a soft cascade of silver tulle that balanced her athletic grace with goddess-level glam. A serve, on and off the court.

Paloma Elsesser: The New Shape of Glamour

The model and activist embodied body-positive beauty in a custom Khaite look, blending soft leather with architectural tailoring. Her confidence was the real accessory—powerful, unapologetic, unforgettable.

Jenna Lyons: The Cool-Girl Whisperer

On hosting duty and looking every bit the fashion insider, Jenna mixed masculine ease and feminine allure in an oversized satin suit, topped with her signature glasses and red lip. Effortless chic, always.

The 2025 CFDA red carpet wasn’t just a parade of designer gowns—it was a statement: American fashion is alive, diverse, and unstoppable.