Fashion highlights: Best dressed celebrities at the 2025 Oscars

The 2025 Oscars red carpet was a breathtaking showcase of high fashion, daring style, and timeless sophistication, as the who’s who in Hollywood graced the event in their most exquisite ensembles.

This year’s fashion narrative seamlessly blended classic Hollywood allure with cutting-edge designs.

Here’s a breakdown of the standout looks from the star-studded evening.

Zoe Saldaña, who took home the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Emilia Pérez', captivated onlookers in a stunning Saint Laurent creation.

Her gown featured a dazzling strass bodice paired with a deep red satin skirt, elevated by the addition of sheer, elegant gloves.

Demi Moore, nominated for Best Actress for her performance in 'The Substance', turned heads in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé gown.

The dress was adorned with shimmering silver crystals and showcased a bow-like detail at the waist.

Timothée Chalamet, a Best Actor nominee for 'A Complete Unknown', made a bold statement in a butter-yellow Givenchy suit.

The ensemble included a cropped double-breasted jacket paired with matching shirt and pants. His look was modern yet playful.

Cynthia Erivo, who was nominated for Best Actress, stunned in a dramatic custom Louis Vuitton gown.

The green velvet dress featured exaggerated sleeves and a raised neckline, while her extravagant green and gold nail art, which were hand-sculpted by her nail artist, paid homage to the fictional land of Oz.

'Wicked' star Ariana Grande graced the red carpet in a custom Schiaparelli gown, fresh from the label’s Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection.

The dress featured delicate tulle cascading from a structured satin bodice, adorned with over 190,000 crystal sequins, rhinestones, and cut beads, creating a truly mesmerising effect.

Mikey Madison, who won Best Actress for her role in 'Anora', opted for a custom Christian Dior Haute Couture gown.

The strapless design combined a black bodice with a ballerina pink skirt, accented by a bow, and was paired with a show-stopping Tiffany & Co. necklace.

Selena Gomez radiated elegance in a custom Ralph Lauren gown, intricately embellished with hand-sewn Rosemont crystals and over 16,000 drops of glass in a lattice pattern.

She accessorised the look with a dazzling Bulgari diamond necklace.

Miley Cyrus made a striking entrance in a shimmering black Alexander McQueen gown, complemented by embroidered gloves.

Colman Domingo, nominated for Best Actor, a deep red custom Valentino suit.

The look was elevated by a statement Boucheron bracelet featuring a hanging gold tassel, adding a touch of drama to his look.

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