Halle Berry remains a red carpet legend, and her shattered mirror gown courtesy of Christian Siriano was proof that she’s still in a league of her own. The Oscar-winning actress, who made history as the first Black woman to win Best Actress, brought edgy sophistication to the event, shimmering under the lights with a look that was equal parts daring and elegant.

Fresh off her win, Mike Madison kept things classic yet effortlessly cool in Dior Haute Couture. The Best Actress winner stunned in a sleek, modern gown that was a perfect mix of soft femininity and power dressing because why choose when you can have both?

Elle Fanning served up ethereal beauty, floating down the carpet in a delicate, fairy-tale-inspired gown by Sarah Burton’s Givenchy. She’s always been one to embrace soft, feminine looks, and this time was no exception: whimsical, romantic, and absolutely on brand for her.

Lalisa Manobal, aka Lisa, proved that effortless glam is an art form in a Mark Gong ensemble. The BLACKPINK star made her Oscars debut in a look that was equal parts sleek and statement-making, blending high fashion with her signature cool-girl energy. She’s no stranger to commanding attention, and this look? It did exactly that.

Storm Reid is fast becoming a style icon in her own right. She hit the red carpet in a red Alexandre Vauthier dress. A structured, fashion-forward ensemble that balanced modern elegance with a touch of youthful edge. She’s been serving looks all season, and this one was another win.

Ariana Grande brought classic Hollywood glam with a modern twist in a Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown. Soft, dreamy, and perfectly tailored, her look was a reminder that sometimes, simple is best, especially when done right.

Scarlett Johansson rounded out the list in a Thierry Mugler gown., opting for a bold yet effortless choice. The actress, known for her ability to switch between timeless elegance and high-fashion risks, opted for a sleek, refined silhouette that made a statement without trying too hard.

The Oscars 2025 red carpet proved once again that fashion isn’t just about the clothes; it’s about confidence, storytelling, and knowing how to own the moment. And these stars? They definitely understood the assignment.

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The rapper who grew up speaking Dari in western Afghanistan before her family fled the war to Iran, received wide acclaim with the release of her first song, ‘Daughters for Sale,’ where she rapped about young girls in Afghanistan being forcefully sold into marriage. This was personal for her because at the time, the 17 year old Afghan had discovered that she was about to be married off for the price of  $9,000 in order for her family to be able to afford her older brother’s wedding.

With lyrics like these, Sonita is raising awareness about this child marriage:

The video to her single which has garnered over 1 million views has become a symbol of the fight against Child marriage in Afghanistan and surrounding environs where child marriage is still rampant.

After the video’s release in which she donned a wedding gown for the first time, garnered world-wide attention, Sonita was awarded a full scholarship to a music school in the U.S. Since then, the rapper has not only lent her voice to the fight against child marriage but has also done so through writing. She co-authored a curriculum on child marriage that has reached over 1.5 million high school students and can be found at speaking engagements spreading the word on this human rights violation. One such event was the recent, World Bank’s Fragility Forum.

She was recently featured on TIME Magazine‘s Next Generation Leaders issue alongside other trend setters around the world, who are using their talent for the betterment of the society. The list also  includes, Kevin Kühnert,  The Weeknd, Kerstin Forsberg, Farida Ado, Chris LongHou, Yifan Adwoa Aboah, Anthony Boyle, and Ariana Grande

The activist has expressed her optimism for the future of Afghanistan saying that “the future in Afghanistan is going to be better than now, they [the girls] have energy and power to fight for themselves and they’re going to be able to choose who to marry and who to be in the future”.

What an inspiration! We need our very own Sonita Alizadeh here in Africa. That would be so dope.

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