From ostentatious lights to diamond delights, the New York Film Festival 2025 shimmered like Times square at midnight. The red carpet wasn’t just filled with avant-garde cinema and buzzing premieres, it became a runway of the most dazzling celebrity fashion moments. Celebrities celebrated, understatedly elegant moments fit for the stylish streets outside of Lincoln Center ensue.
Every look whispered a story of glamor, identity and artistic flair turning the 63rd New York Film Festival into a jaunty parade of sparkle and sophistication. Here’s the roundup of the ultimate sassy moments that set the tone for an unforgettable season of cinematic style.
Julia Roberts: Dramatic Style & Indian Artistry
Known for her timeless style, Julia Roberts, once again proved why she is considered a fashion icon. At the premiere of “After the Hunt” during the Festival, held at Alice Tully Hall, Roberts tapped Vivienne Westwood for a striking wide-leg suit. The ensemble, in a muted blue-grey tone, featured a single-button blazer with exaggerated lapels layered over a crisp dress shirt.
Matching trousers fell all the way to the red carpet, hiding Roberts’ shoes and creating a dramatic, gown-like effect. Printed with an all-over written motif in pink, the tailored suit added a chaotic yet sophisticated vibe.
The striking thing was her light blue tie adorned with chunky vintage brooches that also became the talking point of the evening. However,what truly caught attention was Julia’ statement earrings from Indian couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee’shigh jewelry collection. These pieces infused Indian artistry into her red-carpet look at New York Film Festival 2025.
The earrings were danglers crafted in 18k gold, set with aquamarine gemstones and EF VVS VS diamonds. Their chandelier shape added regal flair to her ensemble.
Riley Keough: Dark Glam
Riley Keough embraced a fabulous dark glam with her Chanel look at the New York Film Festival premiere of “Jay Kelly.” Featuring a high-low skirt, the dress comprises a semi-sheer style fabric with shimmering rhinestone embellishments at the bustline and just below the waist. This offered a stark contrast to the black fabric.
In addition, the skirt of Keough featured tiered ruffles, adding a feminine edge to the overall garment and a flowing element. She paired the dress with strappy black heels and completed the dark allure with her dark hair styled in natural waves and a middle part.
Amal Clooney: Red Creativity
Amal Clooney paid a beautiful nod to an Old Hollywood romantic comedy at 63rd New York Film Festival Festival. She walked the red carpet with her husband George Clooney for his new film, Jay Kelly.
Amal stunned in a crimson velvet minidress with a draped strapless bodice. It was paired with an innovative miniskirt constructed from piles of red flowers with yellow centers. Thus, it will not be wrong to say that Amal Clooney looked like a live bouquet of flowers. She completed the look with pointy golden pumps accented by clear panels on the sides, plus a blood-red velvet clutch.
For jewelry, she chose chandelier earrings and a chunky bracelet with diamonds, emeralds and other gems. Her hair was down in her signature hollywood waves and she complemented her ensemble with a maroon smoky eye.
Ayo Edebiri: Graceful Evolution
Ayo Edebiri’s style was always inclined more toward cool-girl minimalism with a creative twist. Though, in the New York Film Festival 2025, she flipped the script in a striking and refined look with Chanel that felt like her.
Ayo looked wonderful in the black dress, with its chiffon bodice and velvet skirt, beautifully blending softness with edge. She completed the look with a diamond stopper rock crystal bracelet and earrings. This style evolution gave her an understated power, poise and that effortless energy we can’t stop talking about.
Rose Byrne: Red and Black Radiance
Rose Byrne stunned in a black one-shoulder column gown punctuated by a sculptural bow at Blue Moon NYFF 2025 premiere. Paired with her choker that clashed with the neckline, the silhouette while adding the drama, was still clean and sophisticated.
While for the ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ New York Film premiere, Rose graced the red carpet in the crimson dress. This strapless gown was framed by a subtle scalloped neckline and composed of intricate red lace. This aesthetically combined romantic tone and quiet confidence. The column structure elongated Rose’s figure while the lace texture keeps it soft and tactile. She completed the look with drop earrings and a ring.
Greta Lee: Spectacular and Cool Appearance
Greta Lee hit the red carpet with an eye-popping ultraviolet sheer dress, featuring a large keyhole cutout along the sternum. Her hair was laid perfectly, making the look more polished for the red carpet. Lee completed her sleek look with a set of black leather sandal stilettos.
Later in the evening, for “A House of Dynamite” screening at the festival, the actress switched into a black, square-neck dress. It comprised a spectacular draping along the back. Greta Lee paired the formal design with matching black pumps. She also accessorized with a dazzling gold choker necklace, balancing boldness and class.
Elle Fanning: Y2K Fashion Reinvented
Elle Fanning perfectly delivered a sartorial blast from the past at the premiere of “Sentimental Value”, during the New York Film Festival 2025. Her outfit was sharp and streamlined, but the accessory that stole the moment was a choker necklace. This piece appeared to be a sleek strip of black velvet, tied at the nape of her neck. The choker punctuated in front with a glittering panther pendant, a piece that perfectly captured a Y2K wardrobe.
To complement the statement piece, Fanning reached for the minimalist look. She wore a double-breasted blazer paired with wide-leg trousers that redefined power dressing with a subtle edge. For footwear, she chose glossy kitten heels with extended square toes, offering a quirky twist on classic evening shoes.
Elle completed the look with a low bun from the pulled strands of her blonde hair. Along with one softly curled strand framing her face. Thus, she tapped into the collective nostalgia, creating a high-fashion revival.
Andra Day- Bold and Confident Aura
The actress-singer made a striking appearance at ‘Is This Thing On?’ premiere in the festival that perfectly embodies her powerful presence.
Bold, sculpted and unapologetically confident, Andra day’s black croc-embossed dress featured the asymmetric one-shoulder design with its exaggerated architectural fold. This created a strong, almost armor-like presence. And the glossy, reptilian texture added an edge of danger and allure. It’s a design that embraces the structure and sensuality in equal measure, making it both commanding and feminine.
With sleek black pumps and minimal jewelry, Andra wisely let the craftsmanship speak for itself. This wasn’t just one of her best looks of the year but it’s one of her best ever looks.
Zoey Deutch: Minimalist Style Mastered
Zoey Deutch reimagined minimalism, while attending a screening of her new film, “Nouvelle Vague”, at the New York Film Festival. Her look offered a masterclass in simple allure with the crisp white shirt, worn effortlessly with a fluid column skirt. Zoey carried a quiet confidence in her clean, sharp and refreshingly unfussy appearance.
The most attractive thing is the contrast between the casual ease of an unbuttoned shirt and the drama of the floor-sweeping skirt. Zoey topped her look with diamond stud earrings and bone cuffs working favorably with sleek modernity.
Laura Dern: Edgy Statement
Laura Dern commanded attention at the New York Film Festival 2025 in a custom cut-out lace dress. It featured a strapless design with an ethereal, sheer cape, adding a flashy brilliance. The look was elevated with black swirl tights and snakeskin pumps that created a bold and textured impression.
Laura kept her jewelry negligible with subtle yet sparkling rings and earrings, allowing the intricate craftsmanship of her gown to truly shine. Hence, the effect was an unmistakable, intellectual kind of glamor that suits her perfectly.
Stardom & Jewels Capture the Brightness of the New York Film Festival 2025
As the New York Film Festival 2025 gleamed with some outstanding films, fashion and fine jewelry emerged as the A-listers’ most dazzling co-stars. From Julia Roberts’ unexpected flair with earrings designed by an Indian designer to Laura Dern’s sheer elegance, every look remarkably dazzled. It proved that brilliance isn’t just worn, it’s performed.
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