The fourth edition of Vogue World, hosted by Anna Wintour, turned Los Angeles into a glamorous charity runway. The event raised an impressive $4.5 million to support costume designers affected by the recent LA wildfires.
Held at Paramount Studios, the 2025 show blended cinema nostalgia with cutting-edge couture — a heartfelt celebration of creativity and community.
🎬 Act 1: Hollywood’s Golden Era
The night opened with a tribute to classic film fashion. Kendall Jenner dazzled in the same glittering showgirl costume Nicole Kidman wore in Moulin Rouge (2001).
The show was divided into seven acts and kicked off by celebrating the golden age of Hollywood. Here, Kendall Jenner channels a glitzy showgirl in a look originally worn by Nicole Kidman in the 2001 hit Moulin RougePhotograph: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for VogueShare
Later, Kidman graced the stage again, channeling Rita Hayworth’s elegance in a black satin Chanel gown inspired by Gilda (1946). Director Baz Luhrmann joined her in a playful on-stage moment.
Nicole Kidman paid homage to Rita Hayworth in a black satin bustier gown from Chanel inspired by the one Hayworth wore in the 1946 film Gilda. Kidman was joined by Baz Luhrmann on the catwalk as he pretended to film her in front of a star-studded front rowPhotograph: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for VogueShare
👗 Legendary Designers Recreate Iconic Costumes
Oscar-winning designers Colleen Atwood (Edward Scissorhands) and Milena Canonero (Marie Antoinette) collaborated with modern fashion houses Louis Vuitton, McQueen, and Valentino.
Yes, that is special agent Dale Cooper AKA Kyle MacLachlan in a baby blue Tom Ford dressing gownPhotograph: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for VogueShare
Julia Garner wore a ruffled gown inspired by Marie Antoinette, while Anok Yai showcased a revived Edward Scissorhands outfit, rebuilt by Atwood using original patterns and materials
Oscar-winning costume designers such as Milena Canonero of Marie Antoinette and Colleen Atwood of Edward Scissorhands teamed up with designers including Nicolas Ghesquière of Louis Vuitton and Seán McGirr of McQueen to create pieces inspired by their original costumes. Here Julia Garner dons a ruffled gown as worn by Kirsten Dunst in Sofia Coppola’s 2006 production, Marie AntoinettePhotograph: Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for VogueShare
✊🏽 Act 6: Afrofuturism and Empowerment
Speaking to the Guardian, Colleen Atwood said she had to recreate Edwards Scissorhands’ costume as the original was too fragile. ‘I used the same patterns from the original. And I worked with the same people who had made the earliest versions of the scissors and all the metal hardware.’ How did she feel about seeing the model Anok Yai wearing her designs rather than an actor? ‘The character was created by Johnny (Depp) so I am very flexible in that way. I feel it can have another life and feeling without it having to be so literal’Photograph: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for VogueShareGreta Lee hanging on to her Dior hat as she skipped down the catwalk in act threePhotograph: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for VogueShare
A standout segment honored Afrofuturism and the visionary work of Ruth E. Carter, the first Black woman to win an Oscar for costume design (Black Panther).
Danai Gurira and Teyana Taylor appeared in Dora Milaje warrior costumes, while Angela Bassett reprised her regal Queen Ramonda look from Wakanda Forever. Photograph: Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for VogueShare
👠 Modern Glamour & Iconic Fashion Moments
The show continued with Alex Consani wearing Alessandro Michele’s Valentino design inspired by Orlando (1992). Tory Burch presented her version of Keira Knightley’s emerald Atonement gown, and Jeff Goldblum turned heads in a sparkling Gucci jacket, blending humor and high fashion effortlessly. Photograph: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for VogueShare
💫 Front-Row Celebrities
Alex Consani, a model, wears a look created by Alessandro Michele, the creative director of Valentino. The ex-Gucci designer’s inspiration came from the work of Sandy Powell, a British costume designer, for the 1992 film OrlandoPhotograph: Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for VogueShareJennifer Connelly, Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin at the eventPhotograph: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for VogueShareLauren Huyskens and Amelia Gray, both models, hit the catwalk for Vogue HollywoodPhotograph: Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for VogueShareAyo Edebiri, an actor and Chanel ambassador, wears a look fresh from Matthieu Blazy’s debut collectionPhotograph: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for VogueShare
Costume designers Mona May, Sandy Powell, Catherine Martin, Ruth E Carter, Arianne Phillips, Milena Canonero, Jacqueline West, and Shirley Kurata backstage with Vogue’s Anna WintourPhotograph: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for VogueShareThe ‘Summer of Love’ act saw models wear original costumes from films including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Walk the Line. Here Lila Moss wears a sparkling look designed by ValentinoPhotograph: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for VogueShareGracie Abrams wore a Chanel dress as she performed her take on Carole King’s 1971 hit I Feel the Earth MovePhotograph: Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for VogueShareIn act seven, Jacqueline West, an American costume designer and Pieter Mulier, creative director of Maison Alaïa, explored the theme of ‘New World.’ Here the model Loli Bahia wears the Dune costume originally designed by West for ZendayaPhotograph: Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for VogueShareThe front row sparkled with Miley Cyrus, Hailey Bieber, and Anthony Vaccarello of Saint Laurent. Behind the scenes, legends Anna Wintour, Sandy Powell, and Catherine Martin joined fellow designers to celebrate the magic of costume art and storytelling. : Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for VogueShareTory Burch put her spin on Keira Knightley’s ’30s-inspired green dress from Atonement. Originally created by Jacqueline Durran, a costume designer, several versions of the dress were made. In 2009 Knightley auctioned one she had kept raising £26,000 (about $35,000) for charityPhotograph: Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for VogueShareFashion favourite Jeff Goldblum clashed a demure suit with a jazzy sequined jacket from Gucci. The actor first cut his modeling teeth on the Prada catwalk in 2022.Photograph: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for VogueShare
🎤 Doja Cat’s Stunning Finale
Doja Cat closed the night with a live performance of Gorgeous, wearing a custom chainmail mini-dress by Michael Schmidt. The design, inspired by Tina Turner’s Aunty Entity from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985), symbolized power, resilience, and show-stopping confidence. : Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for VogueShare
From vintage glamour to futuristic vision, Vogue World 2025 proved that fashion can inspire hope. The night was not just a showcase of style — it was a tribute to Hollywood’s creative legacy and the resilience of LA’s costume community.
