Red Carpet Ready: The Ceremony Looks That Set Trends

Forget ‘pretty’—these dresses all focus on the ‘wow!’ factor

Spring/Summer 2025 brings a breath of fresh air to the world of ceremony fashion, with dresses that celebrate elegance in a modern key. The most iconic brands are redefining the concept of gala and ceremony attire, offering sophisticated gowns that adapt to the contemporary beauty of the most important celebrations. Valentino, with its Resort 2025 collection, presents ceremony dresses that play with discreet luxury and light, airy fabrics. The maison, under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele, offers gowns crafted from tulle, silk, and lace, adorned with floral embroidery and applied pearls, making each piece a statement of ethereal elegance. Zimmermann blends boho aesthetics and couture details: off-the-shoulder designs, asymmetric ruffles, delicate prints, and lace inserts. Ideal for easy-chic ceremonies by the sea or amidst greenery. For Alberta Ferretti, an evening gown is a dance: drapes copying the curves, subtle transparencies, and fluid fabrics. Perfect in peach, light copper, or sand.

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Valentino Blue Embroidered Crepe Couture Minidress
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Valentino Pink Embroidered Crepe Couture Minidress
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Dolce&Gabbana White Peter Pan Collar Minidress
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CHLOÉ WOMAN BROWN DRESSES
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Stretch Satin Corset Midi Dress
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Draped Silk Mousseline Long Dress
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Cady Couture Cape Midi Dress
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Silk Chiffon Lace Midi Dress
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Draped Cotton Blend Lace Long Dress
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Draped Nylon Lace Dress
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Draped Tulle Long Dress
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Short Sleeve Satin Long Dress
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Draped Satin Long Dress
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Printed Cotton Blend Midi Dress
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Printed Cotton Blend Midi Dress
XXS XS S M XL XXL
$ 1380
$ 2300
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Illuminate Silk & Linen Slip Dress
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Cotton Blend Lace Long Dress
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Sleeveless Lace Long Dress
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Dolce&Gabbana Floral cotton midi dress
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Valentino Bow-detail ruffled silk chiffon gown
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Rebecca Vallance Romina crochet-trimmed midi dress
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Valentino Ruffled silk georgette midi dress
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Dolce&Gabbana Metallic plissé cocktail dress
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Zimmermann Halliday floral ruffled linen maxi dress
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Versace Draped silk cady gown
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Oscar de la Renta Crochet cotton maxi dress
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Valentino Polka dot silk minidress
Valentino
Valentino Polka Dot Silk Minidress
XXS XS S M L XL XXL 3XL
$ 2700
$ 5400
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Jenny Packham Macelline sequined gown
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Dolce&Gabbana Floral cotton poplin maxi dress
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Chloé Ruffled silk crêpe de chine maxi dress
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Versace Medusa \'95 belted midi dress
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Dolce&Gabbana Gathered silk chiffon gown
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Etro Printed silk gown
Etro
Etro Printed Silk Gown
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$ 3600
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Versace Medusa \'95 draped gown
Versace
Versace Medusa '95 Draped Gown
XS S M L XL XXL 3XL
$ 1995
$ 3990
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Carolina Herrera Embellished strapless tulle gown
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Valentino Crepe Couture embroidered minidress
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Carolina Herrera Belted silk gown
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Jenny Packham Shayla embellished tulle gown
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Chloé Caped midi dress
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Valentino Plusdepois duchesse minidress
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Valentino Crepe Couture Plusdepois ruffled minidress
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Alberta Ferretti lace-trimmed gown - Neutrals
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Alberta Ferretti lace-embroidered dress - Neutrals
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Needle & Thread Wild Rose gown - Pink
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Alberta Ferretti chiffon maxi dress - Neutrals
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ZIMMERMANN Illustration Mirror mini dress - Pink
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Solace London Tiffany strapless maxi dress - Black
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Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini sleeveless dress - Neutrals
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Needle & Thread tulle-inserts dress - Neutrals
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Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini satin gown dress - Pink
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Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini satin maxi dress - Yellow
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Alberta Ferretti draped maxi dress - Neutrals
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Dolce & Gabbana polka-dot cotton minidress - Black
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Alberta Ferretti marble-print maxi dress - Blue
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Oscar de la Renta rose-motif trumpet gown - Blue
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Jenny Packham Bee gown - Blue
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Alberta Ferretti asymmetric-shoulder gown - Pink
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Alberta Ferretti Mikado dress set - Pink
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Alberta Ferretti pleated halterneck gown - Neutrals
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ZIMMERMANN Illustration mini dress - Red
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Alberta Ferretti sleeveless flared gown - Neutrals
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Alberta Ferretti lace-trimmed gown - Blue
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Alberta Ferretti plissé mini dress - Neutrals
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Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini semi-sheer maxi dress - Red
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Alberta Ferretti embroidered tulle maxi dress - Neutrals
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Alberta Ferretti ruffled-detail silk maxi dress - Pink
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ZIMMERMANN Crush midi dress - White
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ZIMMERMANN Dawning Flutter midi dress - Neutrals
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ZIMMERMANN point-d\'esprit tulle dress - Neutrals
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Saiid Kobeisy embroidered crepe mermaid dress - Black
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Rebecca Vallance Marcella midi dress - Black
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ZIMMERMANN braided maxi dress - Orange
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ZIMMERMANN embellished mini dress - Orange
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ZIMMERMANN Halliday floral-print minidress - Yellow
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Oscar de la Renta guipure-lace midi dress - Blue
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ETRO paisley-print silk maxi dress - X0826
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Rebecca Vallance Antonella midi dress - Blue
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Alberta Ferretti pleated gown - Pink
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Carolina Herrera belted trench gown - Blue
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Oscar de la Renta metallic shirt gown - Pink
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Solace London Lois maxi dress - Red
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Dolce & Gabbana draped-detail tulle midi dress - Red
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Alberta Ferretti embroidered midi dress - Neutrals
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Chloé V-neck crepe maxi dress - Pink
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Jil Sander pleat-detail midi dress - Pink
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Chloé floral-embroidered maxi dress - White
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Solace London Vera gown dress - Grey
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Solace London The Afra maxi dress - Pink
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Rebecca Vallance Anais oversize-bow strapless midi dress - Pink
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Solace London Floris maxi dress - Green
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Solace London The Kaila maxi dress - Pink
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Solace London The Charo gown - Blue
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Solace London The Sadie cape-design maxi dress - Brown
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Rebecca Vallance Cera midi dress - Orange
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Solace London Rina maxi dress - Blue
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Rebecca Vallance Eliza dress - Black
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Rebecca Vallance Tove embroidered midi dress - White
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Rebecca Vallance Skyla gown - Blue
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Rebecca Vallance Alicia Strapless mini dress - White
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Solace London The Nella maxi dress - Purple
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Solace London Morgan maxi dress - Blue
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Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini v-neck dress - Neutrals
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Solace London Charo gown - Yellow
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Solace London Alba gown - Blue
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Oscar de la Renta Orchid embroidered picot-lace dress - Yellow
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Jil Sander bias-cut sleeveless gown - Pink