The 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party was nothing short of spectacular, as Hollywood's biggest stars gathered to celebrate their peers after the annual Academy Awards. The evening kicked off with much anticipation following the big announcement of the Best Picture award, setting the stage for the glamorous festivities held by Vanity Fair on Oscar night.
This year, VF Editor-in-Chief Radhika Jones hosted an intimate dinner and Oscar viewing party, where actor and filmmaker Francesca Scorsese had the honor of interviewing various celebrity guests. Once the main event concluded, the real excitement began at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, which featured not only glamorous guests but also copious amounts of delicious food, including beloved local chain, the famed "in-n-out" burgers.
Among the stars dazzled with their eye-catching ensembles was Selena Gomez, who graced the event wearing her stunning black strapless, liquid sequin gown by Armani Privé. Her remarkable red carpet look earlier included a custom Ralph Lauren gown embellished with 16,000 hand-sewn drops of glass, which dominated the awards show snap.
Timothée Chalamet and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner opted for classic styles, with Chalamet donning more subdued black attire with Cartier jewels, and Jenner turning heads with her low-cut lace bustier gown. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian made waves with her maximalist white Balenciaga gown with exaggerated skirt, embracing her star status.
Winners of the night, including Best Actress Mikey Madison, showcased their styles as well, with Madison turning up wearing the vintage Dior recreation of the "Salzbourg" Haute Couture gown. Sydney Sweeney also made headlines for her stunning blush chainmail Miu Miu gown, which featured a sexy keyhole neckline, showcasing her A-list status along with De Beers jewelry.
The evening was marked by notable appearances from famous families like the Willises, as Demi Moore arrived alongside daughters Tallulah, Rumer, and Scout. Moore opted for sleek glamour, switching from her original custom Giorgio Armani Privé to a slinky sequin gown with Boucheron jewels. Meanwhile, Zoë Kravitz flaunted her figure, wearing a daring long-sleeve black Saint Laurent gown with illusion netting.
Several other stars made fashion statements, such as Gabrielle Union who donned a strapless Carolina Herrera gown, paired with 3D gold accessories from Tiffany & Co., and husband Dwyane Wade, stylishly clad in classic black Prada tux. Vanessa Hudgens was spotted bringing the drama too, wearing a one-shoulder black Dolce & Gabbana dress with remarkable feather detailing.
The event catered to celebrities like Serena Williams, who stunned onlookers with her custom strapless lace gown by Dolce & Gabbana, and Lizzo, appearing magnificent in her black strapless Christian Siriano gown highlighted by sculptural and sheer designs.
Following the festivities, some stars joined forces to show their support for local charities, as Vanity Fair pledged to contribute to the Motion Picture & Television Fund and Baby2Baby. Celebrations were nowhere short of impactful and charitable this year, uniting the community through glitz and glam.
Beyond the red carpet, fashion talked the loudest through the colorful ensembles worn by guests like Hailee Steinfeld, who flaunted her glittery gown complemented by Messika jewelry and Keke Palmer who radiated elegance in her vintage Versace ensemble from the brand's fall 1998 collection. Numerous other celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, Olivia Rodrigo, and more got their moment to shine on this star-studded night.
Kim Kardashian set the weekend off at the annual pre-Oscar dinner hosted by Chanel and Charles Finch, dressing in elegant black corseted attire paired with oversized bows. Fans saw leading actors as they paraded their distinctive style, wowing onlookers during outings like the CAA pre-Oscar party.
Celebrity fashion took center stage as stars richly displayed their unique choices, from Julia Fox's sheer gown statement look to Miley Cyrus appearing stylishly dramatic after presenting at the Oscars. With so many fashion highlights, there were treasured memories which captured the essence of the night.
Overall, the events surrounding the 2025 Oscars celebration showcased the motion picture industry's glam and recognized achievements whilst embracing the sense of community by supporting charitable organizations. Indeed, not only did the stars shine on the red carpet but also lent their light to make lasting impacts off of it, making for a truly memorable Oscar season this year.