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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Versace Medusa \'95 belted midi dress
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Valentino Polka dot silk minidress
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Valentino Polka Dot Silk Minidress
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£ 1800
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Valentino Ruffled silk georgette midi dress
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Valentino Ruffled Silk Georgette Midi Dress
XXS XS S M L XL XXL 3XL
£ 3395
£ 4850
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Valentino Crepe Couture embroidered minidress
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Dolce&Gabbana Gathered silk chiffon gown
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Chloe Ruffled silk crepe de chine maxi dress
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Valentino Plusdepois duchesse minidress
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Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini satin maxi dress - Yellow
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Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini satin gown dress - Pink
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Dolce & Gabbana polka-dot cotton minidress - Black
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Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini sleeveless dress - Neutrals
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ZIMMERMANN Illustration Mirror mini dress - Pink
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Alberta Ferretti embroidered tulle maxi dress - Neutrals
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Saiid Kobeisy embroidered crepe mermaid dress - Black
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ZIMMERMANN embellished mini dress - Orange
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ZIMMERMANN Crush midi dress - White
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Solace London Charo gown - Yellow
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Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini v-neck dress - Neutrals
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Alberta Ferretti embroidered midi dress - Neutrals
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Oscar de la Renta metallic shirt gown - Pink
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Solace London The Kaila maxi dress - Pink
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ETRO graphic-print silk dress - Green
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Solace London The Afra maxi dress - Pink
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Chloé floral-embroidered maxi dress - White
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Rebecca Vallance Skyla gown - Blue
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Solace London The Nella maxi dress - Purple
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Solace London Morgan maxi dress - Blue