Stepping into a season of reinvention, the 2025 red carpet transforms into a stage for fearless innovation and refined elegance. Celebrities reinvent traditional norms with an artful mix of bold statement pieces and subtle minimalism that redefines contemporary luxury. From sparkling brooches challenging gender boundaries to ethereal lace ensembles and impeccably tailored monochromatic suits, every look whispers a story of heritage meeting modern audacity.
This year, each accessory and fabric choice transcends fleeting trends, offering a glimpse into a fashion evolution where individuality and timeless glamour take center stage. The curated artistry seen across events such as the SAG Awards, Oscars, and BAFTAs celebrates an era of sophisticated experimentation and modern iconography, setting a new benchmark for what it means to dress with purpose and panache.
JEWELED BROOCHES
Men’s brooches made a major comeback on the 2025 red carpets, making a statement at events like the SAG Awards, Oscars, and BAFTAs. Jeff Goldblum led the charge at the SAG Awards with a Tiffany & Co. diamond brooch, pairing it with his classic Prada look. At the Oscars, Adrien Brody turned heads with a feathery Elsa Jin brooch, while Colman Domingo wore a striking Boucheron piece with his Valentino ensemble. Joe Alwyn also embraced the trend at the BAFTAs, subtly adding a brooch to his polished outfit.
This surge in brooch usage signals a significant shift in men’s fashion, embracing personalization and bold expression. Traditionally seen as a feminine accessory, the brooch now represents a breaking of gender norms in formalwear. With celebrities using brooches to elevate their red carpet looks, it’s clear this accessory is more than a passing trend—it’s a reflection of a wider movement toward individuality in men’s fashion. As more designers tap into this shift, we’re likely to see brooches continue to flourish in both high fashion and everyday style.
DELICATE MINIMALISM
Amid the glamour and opulence of the 2025 awards season, a refreshing shift emerged on the red carpet: minimalist jewelry and bare necks. Celebrities like Selena Gomez at the SAG Awards and Emma Stone at the Golden Globes proved that sometimes less really is more. Gomez paired her custom Celine gown with Messika earrings, leaving her neck bare to let the dress and jewelry take the spotlight. Stone, too, kept it simple, opting for a delicate Louis Vuitton High Jewelry necklace that sat elegantly on her exposed neck, perfectly complementing her gown’s neckline.
This trend was further echoed by Demi Moore at the Critics Choice Awards and Rachel Sennott at the Oscars, who embraced subtle accessories that allowed their outfits to shine. The minimalist approach is more than just a style choice; it signals a broader move toward refined, sustainable elegance in fashion. With a growing preference for simplicity, the trend reflects a shift away from excessive embellishment, making a case for the power of understated luxury.
STATEMENT CHOKERS
If a star did choose to adorn their necks this award season, a choker was their statement piece of choice. No longer just a relic of ‘90s grunge, it made a triumphant return with high-fashion reinventions. Keke Palmer set the tone at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, pairing her sleek Versace gown with a vintage Dior choker that exuded old-Hollywood charm. Emma Chamberlain followed suit at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, her Jean Paul Gaultier ensemble elevated by a corset-style choker that added both edge and elegance. Mikey Madison opted for timeless simplicity at the SAG Awards, her Tiffany & Co. choker proving that even minimalist designs can leave a striking impact. Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter’s bold Bvlgari piece at the BRIT Awards solidified the trend, shimmering under the spotlight.
The choker’s resurgence isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a fusion of nostalgia and modernity, a piece that transforms with every wearer. Whether dripping in diamonds or sculptural and sleek, it has become a power move on the red carpet, proving that what’s old can always be made new again.
MONOCHROMATIC SUITING
If the red carpet had a uniform this season, it was the monochromatic suit: clean, confident, and completely in control. Timothée Chalamet made waves at the 2025 Oscars in a butter-yellow Givenchy leather suit designed by Sarah Burton, an unexpected but undeniably cool take on red carpet dressing. Andrew Scott followed suit at the Golden Globes, his sky-blue Vivienne Westwood ensemble blending impeccable tailoring with a modern edge. Meanwhile, Kieran Culkin kept things sharp and classic in all-black Dior Men at the SAG Awards, a reminder that sometimes, less really is more.
Troye Sivan injected a playful touch into the trend at the 2025 Grammys, stepping out in a lavender Prada suit that balanced whimsy and refinement. The power of a monochrome look lies in its ability to amplify the silhouette, allowing the cut and construction to take center stage. With celebrities leaning into clean, color-blocked tailoring, the message was clear: men’s fashion is stepping into a new era of mystique.
LACE ENSEMBLES
Lace was everywhere this season, clinging to bodies like a second skin and rewriting the rules of red carpet dressing. At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Kendall Jenner arrived in a vintage Thierry Mugler from Spring 1992—black lace sculpted into something both severe and impossibly delicate. Lily-Rose Depp stayed loyal to Chanel at the Oscars, wearing a custom lace halter dress pulled from the house’s Spring/Summer 1995 haute couture archives, a piece so intricate it took over 500 hours to construct.
At the Grammys, Madison Beer floated in a sheer Miss Sohee creation, lace dripping off her like sea foam, catching the light with every step. Over at the SAG Awards, Alycia Debnam-Carey took a darker approach in Dior, leaning into lace’s ability to look soft and sharp at the same time. No longer just a whisper of detail, lace took center stage this season. more audacious, more sculptural, and less about nostalgia than about the thrill of now.
CHANNELING AUDREY HEPBURN, THE 50S ARE BACK
This award season, the red carpet indulged in a 1950s fantasy with silhouettes straight out of an Audrey Hepburn fever dream. Elle Fanning embodied Old Hollywood at the Oscars in a custom Givenchy Haute Couture gown. Sarah Burton’s first design for the house nodded to the refined precision of Hubert de Givenchy’s earliest collections. Margaret Qualley followed suit in Chanel, a backless creation that felt plucked from a New Wave film. The design was delicate yet deliberate in its structure.
Ariana Grande leaned all the way into the nostalgia at the Golden Globes, wearing an actual vintage Givenchy dress from 1966. The moment was pure Hepburn with clean lines, an effortless updo, and the kind of timeless glamour that does not need embellishment. Over at the Grammys, Gracie Abrams took the aesthetic in a different direction, wearing a Chanel gown with a whisper of a veil. The look turned bridal codes into something quietly subversive. With designers pulling from the past and celebrities breathing new life into these silhouettes, the message was clear. Classic will never be outdated.
