Iconic CFDA Red Carpet Looks of 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:


Photo Credit: Yvonne Tnt Editor Credit: Nicholas Hunt

Teyana Taylor
Jasmin Larian Hekmat


Photo Credit: Joe Schildhorn Editor Credit: Julia D’Ambola

Macrene Alexiades
Skye Hankey

Photo Credit: Hippolyte Petit/BFA.com Editor Credit: Kevin Czopek/BFA.com

Andrew Dahling
John Imah
Kimora Lee Simmons, Saweetie

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.

Because when creativity and confidence collide, style magic happens.


Discover more from LUSH Magazine

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Leave a Reply

Brightening Serum (Intro Size)

FOX Brings the Heat: Stars Light Up the Upfront '26 Carpet Ahead of a Power-Packed New Season

FOX UPFRONT 2026: Stephen Amell, Jessica Belkin, Hassie Harrison, Thaddeus LaGrone and Shay Mitchell attend the FOX UPFRONT 2026 red carpet at New York City Center on May 11, 2026. CR: Ben Hider/FOX. ©2026 FOX Media, LLC.

Tia Carrere Stuns at the Academy's 2026 Scientific & Technical Awards

What a look! 😍 Tia Carrere showed up and showed OUT at the Academy's Scientific & Technical Awards, serving pure glamour in a beaded embellished gown against that stunning orange backdrop. Pearl earring, gold clutch, red nails — every detail intentional. Hollywood royalty, always. 🎬✨


Cierra Ramirez

Dog Style Is the New Street Style

Dog style is officially having its moment. Coordinated sets, elevated hardware, and tonal colorways are rewriting the rules of the dog walk — and we're here for every step of it. 🐾 Furei Pets


Dig Inn Comes to Philadelphia — And It's Redefining Fast Casual

Dig Inn is a fast-casual restaurant focused on elevating home cooking, doing things right and building a business around good food and great people.


PUMA x J.L-A.L: The Sneaker That Changes With You

PUMA and J.L-A.L just dropped a sneaker that's designed to evolve with you. The collaborative CELL Geo arrives in two patent-leather colorways — "Ombré" and "Midnight" — each built to fade and shift through wear, creating a gradient unique to every pair. This is personalization you can't manufacture. 👟

💧 Meet your skin’s new BFF. Continuing Kiehl’s legendary hydration legacy, the Ultra Facial Cream Medicated is the first medicated moisturizer in the line—delivering relief in just 5 seconds¹ and supporting 50% faster barrier recovery². Say goodbye to skin meltdowns and hello to all-day comfort. #KiehlsCare #HydrationRevolution Photo Courtesy Courtesy of Kiehl's Since 1851

Jamie Foxx Steals the Spotlight with $445K Timepiece

Jamie Foxx turned heads at the 2026 Grammys not just with his vibrant patterned suit and signature wide-brimmed hat, but with the ultimate flex: a Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron V2 watch in 18K rose gold valued at $445,500. Accompanied by his daughters Corinne and Anelise, the comedian-turned-style-icon proved that when it comes to red carpet moments, sometimes it's all in the details—very expensive details. Photo Courtesy Neilson Barnard/ The Recording Academy

Chappell Roan Pushes Boundaries in Daring Mugler

Rising star Chappell Roan made an unforgettable statement at the 2026 Grammys in a custom sheer Mugler gown that instantly became the night's most polarizing fashion moment. The avant-garde piece showcased the pop artist's fearless approach to red carpet dressing, embracing transparency and architectural design in a way that challenged traditional awards show conventions. Love it or hate it, Roan's bold choice signaled her arrival as an artist unafraid to take risks—proving that in today's music landscape, making people talk is half the battle. The custom Mugler cemented her status as a style risk-taker to watch, blending high fashion provocation with unapologetic self-expression. Photo Courtesy Kevin Mazur/The Recording Academy

.

Discover more from LUSH Magazine

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading