Red carpet fashion usually sparks arguments. One dress is “iconic,” another is “trying too hard,” and someone always ends up trending for the wrong reasons. But in 2025, something unusual happened. A small group of looks managed to rise above the noise. They weren’t polarizing. They weren’t meme bait. They were simply good — and almost everyone agreed.
From awards season to museum galas, these were the red carpet moments that quietly set the standard.
Jenna Ortega at the Emmys
Jenna Ortega didn’t play it safe at the Emmy Awards — and that’s exactly why her look worked. The jeweled Givenchy top delivered instant drama, while the sleek black skirt kept it polished and intentional. It was dark, confident, and impossible to ignore. In a sea of predictable gowns, Ortega chose impact over comfort and reminded everyone that her red-carpet style is about presence, not permission.
Jenna Ortega pushed red carpet boundaries at the Emmys with a daring jeweled bodice and sleek black skirt, cementing her reputation as a fashion risk-taker.
(Jenna Ortega/Instagram)
Beyoncé in custom Schiaparelli at the Grammys
Beyoncé in custom Schiaparelli at the Grammy Awards felt decisive and symbolic. Sculptural couture, rich gold detailing, and a subtle Western edge mirrored her genre-shifting moment. It wasn’t just a look — it was Beyoncé dressing with full awareness of the history she was making.
Beyoncé delivered one of the most talked-about looks of the Grammys in a gold, intricately detailed gown paired with a dramatic feathered wrap.
(Beyoncé/Instagram)
Sydney Sweeney in Miu Miu at the Oscars
The Oscars reward elegance over experimentation, and Sydney Sweeney understood that perfectly. Her Miu Miu gown was clean, glamorous, and impeccably tailored. Critics and fans alike praised it for feeling timeless, the kind of look that photographs beautifully now and will still hold up years from now.
Sydney Sweeney embraced modern Hollywood glamour in a custom Miu Miu gown featuring crystal embellishments and a flowing train at the Oscars.
(Sydney Sweeney/Instagram)
Demi Moore at the BAFTAs and LACMA
Few stars had a stronger fashion year than Demi Moore. At the BAFTA Awards, she delivered calm, controlled glamour — polished, confident, and firmly awards-season appropriate. It wasn’t flashy, but it didn’t need to be. The message was clear: she belongs in this conversation. At the LACMA Art + Film Gala, she switched gears, embracing fashion as expression. The look was bolder, more artistic, and unmistakably self-assured.
Together, the moments felt intentional. Not a comeback. Just a reminder that Demi Moore still knows exactly how to own a room.
Demi Moore stunned at LACMA in a sheer gown adorned with colorful floral embellishments, earning praise for its elegance and intricate detailing.
(Demi Moore/Instagram)
Chase Infiniti in Louis Vuitton
Chase Infiniti in Louis Vuitton at the Academy Awards was a masterclass in quiet confidence. The look was sleek, intentional, and effortlessly polished—proof that she didn’t need excess to stand out. In a sea of spectacle, her Louis Vuitton moment felt controlled, modern, and assured, marking a clear step into red-carpet authority.
A soft mint-green gown with a sculpted corset and sweeping skirt made a quietly dramatic statement at the Academy Gala, blending classic elegance with modern restraint
(Chase Infiniti/Instagram)
Anya Taylor-Joy on the 2025 red carpet
Consistency can be its own fashion win, and Anya Taylor-Joy proved it throughout 2025. Her red carpet appearances leaned into cinematic glamour and couture polish, and fans responded accordingly. Nothing felt accidental. Nothing felt overdone. It was a strong year built on knowing exactly what works.
Anya Taylor-Joy leaned into ethereal elegance at the Oscars, wearing a flowing white gown with dramatic draped sleeves.
(Anya Taylor-Joy /Instagram)
Cindy Crawford at LACMA
Cindy Crawford didn’t follow trends at LACMA, she outlasted them. In a shimmering gold off-the-shoulder gown, she proved that true style doesn’t need reinvention. Elegant, confident, and completely unbothered by fashion cycles, Crawford reminded everyone that longevity is the real luxury.
Cindy Crawford proved timeless glamour never fades, stepping out at LACMA in a shimmering gold off-the-shoulder gown.
(Cindy Crawford/Instagram)
Elle Fanning at LACMA
Elle Fanning glided into the LACMA Art + Film Gala in a powder-blue custom Gucci gown with sheer lace sleeves and a dramatic fur wrap, delivering one of the night’s most ethereal moments. Soft, cinematic, and unapologetically glamorous, the look stood out precisely because it didn’t try too hard, a masterclass in quiet red-carpet confidence.
Elle Fanning turned heads at LACMA in a soft blue gown paired with a feathered stole, earning praise for her elegant, old-Hollywood-inspired look.
(Elle Fanning/Instagram)
Zendaya at the Golden Globes
Zendaya at the Golden Globe Awards was a masterclass in quiet impact. She leaned into old-Hollywood glamour without feeling dated or overstyled. The look was confident, controlled, and impossible to overlook, capped off by a ring that sent the internet into speculation mode. Zendaya didn’t need theatrics. She let presence do the work.
Zendaya brought classic movie-star drama to the Golden Globes in a bold orange strapless gown that quickly became one of the night’s most praised looks.
(Zendaya/Instagram)
Cynthia Erivo at LACMA
Closing out LACMA, Cynthia Erivo delivered drama with purpose. Bold and expressive without tipping into chaos, her look earned praise for its intention and execution, statement fashion done right.
Cynthia Erivo delivered one of LACMA’s most striking fashion moments in a sculptural silver gown finished with a dramatic sheer train.
(Cynthia Erivo/Instagram)
In 2025, the best red carpet fashion wasn’t about shock value or viral moments. It was about confidence, fit, and trusting great design. These looks didn’t spark debates — they earned applause.