If the red carpet at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala is anything to go by, this will be a great awards season.
Is this a safe place to admit my opinion that red carpets have gotten a bit stale over the past few seasons, with a few truly memorable looks here and there? Fortunately, designers and celebrities seem ready to change that this year. From the avant-garde, like Hailey Bieber’s Schiaparelli illusion corset dress, to the more classic gowns, like Demi Moore’s burgundy Prada moment, there was no shortage of gorgeous offerings — and I haven’t even mentioned Jenna Ortega’s leaf-inspired armor or Elle Fanning’s Balenciaga tee yet.
While the main purpose of the Academy Museum Gala is to raise money for the museum’s exhibitions and programs, it is always a strong introduction to awards season. Sure, this year’s Emmys have already come and gone, but we still have several months left before the Oscars in March. Between now and then, celebrity stylists still have looks to look forward to at the BAFTAs, SAG Awards, Grammys, and all the festive moments in between. This is just an appetizer.
From Zoe Kravitz to Olivia Rodrigo to Charli XCX, here are all the must-see red carpet looks from the 2025 Academy Awards.