High necklines, voluminous skirts and graphic pinstripes were among the ways that the “Wicked” actress imbued her red-carpet appearances with a sense of drama. The film’s sequel, “Wicked: For Good,” is coming out this fall, so fans won’t have to wait too long before Ms. Erivo, who has worked with the stylist Jason Bolden, is at it again.

The 2025 Oscars red carpet set the tone for more exciting fashion moments to follow — including the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. The famous Oscars after-party, hosted by Vanity Fair's editor-in-chief Radhika Jones, is attended by some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

First-time host Conan O'Brien will preside over the 97th Academy Awards; Jimmy Kimmel handled hosting duties for the past two years. The Oscars are always a dazzling evening, but the 2025 iteration is sure to be especially thrilling, with first-time nominees like Demi Moore, Kieran Culkin and Mikey Madison.

And the Oscar for taking up the most room on the red carpet goes to … the “Wicked” duo of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, whose voluminous fashion at the 97 th annual Academy Awards definitely deserved some sort of award.

It looks like the naked dress is very much here to stay on the red carpet in 2025. Arguably the best iteration of this was Ariana Grande's custom Schiaparelli gown, which featured more than 190,000 crystals. We also had Emma Stone in custom Louis Vuitton, which was covered in scales and paired with a new pixie cut from the actor.

From Selena Gomez to Ariana Grande, see all the best celebrity fashion from the red carpet of the 97th annual Academy Awards.

As one of the most unpredictable award seasons in history comes to a close, the biggest stars of 2025 walk the red carpet Sunday at the 97th annual Academy Awards at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. “Emilia Pérez” leads with 13 nominations,