As a director, Ava DuVernay is celebrated for her bold approach to fashion. At the 2025 Oscars, she stepped onto the red carpet in a stunning Louis Vuitton gown, perfectly capturing her individuality and artistic flair.
The gown featured striking, sculptural shoulders that instantly drew attention and stood out beautifully against the overall silhouette.
This distinctive detail, envisioned by Nicolas Ghesquière, the creative director of Louis Vuitton, masterfully balanced Ava’s proportions. It harmonized her narrow shoulders and broader hips, accentuating her elegant hourglass shape. Interestingly, despite having sleeves, the gown featured an armscye designed as a separate strap.
Finding the perfect placement for a strap—especially on a snug, corset-style dress—is far easier when you create it separately, rather than attempting to draft it as part of the dress itself. Our course "BESPOKE COUTURE ACCELERATOR" thoroughly covers how to draft sleeves to match any custom armscye formed by a separate strap.
The technical drawing of the dress without shoulder pads looks like this:
To begin designing this gown, we’ll use the corset dress pattern with a straight neckline from our "Plus-Size Dress with a Strap" course.
We'll then adapt it to match the style of Ava’s dress.
To successfully sew a gown like this, consider the following courses:
These iconic gowns reflect not only the unique personal style choices of the celebrities but also highlight key fashion trends dominating the Oscars red carpet in 2025.
Now, imagine bringing a piece like this to life in your own designs! 💕
With the right techniques, patterns, and structured sewing methods, it’s absolutely possible to create breathtaking, red-carpet-worthy gowns.
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