Naked Dresses Dominate Vanity Fair Oscars Party, Prompting Debate Over Fashion Trends
While stars embraced sheer and revealing styles at the afterparty, a contrasting return to classic Hollywood elegance defined the Oscars red carpet.
- The 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty showcased daring 'naked dresses,' with celebrities like Julia Fox, Megan Thee Stallion, and Zoë Kravitz pushing boundaries in sheer and revealing outfits.
- Megan Thee Stallion explained her bold choice as part of the trend, while Julia Fox's hair-covered ensemble drew comparisons to Botticelli's Venus, sparking discussion over the evolution of fashion aesthetics.
- Critics highlighted the disparity between male and female fashion norms, noting that revealing styles remain predominantly worn by women, raising questions about societal expectations.
- In contrast, the Oscars ceremony itself featured a shift toward classic Hollywood glamour, with stars like Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opting for sculptural, elegant gowns.
- The ongoing divide in red carpet fashion reflects broader conversations about individuality, body positivity, and the role of tradition versus modernity in style.
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