For a long time, Dolce & Gabbana has been one of the permanent guests on the Golden Globes’ red carpet and always manages to connect Italian craftsmanship with modern trends.
The brand has, over the years, undergone a metamorphosis from bold statement pieces to refined elegance, adjusting with changing trends, but keeping intact its touch of luxury.
The 2025 Golden Globes proved that Dolce & Gabbana remains the designer of choice for Hollywood’s finest, with their stunning ensembles celebrating tradition and modernity.
Early Red Carpet Appearances
In the early 2000s, Dolce & Gabbana’s Dolce & Gabbana’s designs on the red carpet were often daring. The brand became known for dressing celebrities in striking, sometimes unconventional looks.
Take, for example, the white satin tuxedo pantsuit that Angelina Jolie wore from Dolce & Gabbana at the Academy Awards in 2001. The star showcased an androgynous yet sophisticated style. The brand also embraced bright colors, tailored lines, and daring embellishments that make its outfits stand out even among a sea of traditional gowns.
2010s Style
By the mid-2010s, Dolce & Gabbana had come to lean into high-glamour aesthetics, often featuring rich and luxurious fabrics, intricate embroidery, and ornate embellishments.
Kate Bosworth at the 2016 Golden Globes embodied that opulence in a glittering, pink-sequined offering from the fashion house. It proved that Dolce & Gabbana’s creations can capture the sheer essence of Hollywood luxury – everything that’s truly unique about old-school Hollywood extravagance.
For D&G, this era of the brand’s red carpet history was defined by maximalism. Celebrities really did embrace statement-making pieces, fusing Old Hollywood influences with modern-day extravagance.
Recent D&G Red Carpet Fashions
For the late 2010s and early 2020s, when fashion trends took a turn toward sleeker, more refined styles, Dolce & Gabbana moved in tandem. While the brand still retained its signature embellishments and detailed craftsmanship, its designs became more polished and structured.
2018 saw Sarah Jessica Parker on the red carpet at the Golden Globes in a beautiful, black lacy Dolce & Gabbana that conjured up vintage sophistication with a modern silhouette.
Of course, even Mariah Carey wore one from the brand in 2020 – a sleek, fitted black number-that proved Dolce & Gabbana could do over-the-top just as well as understated.
2025 and Onward
Dolce & Gabbana really solidified its continued evolution at the 2025 Golden Globes with Dakota Fanning wowing in a one-of-a-kind red chiffon gown. She exuded refined femininity with its micro-draped bodice and neck scarf detail.
Amy Adams wore an off-the-shoulder gown from D&G. It was a refreshing departure from her signature darker shades. She amazingly presented a balance of classic and modern appeal.
Meanwhile, Isabella Rossellini wore a cardinal-red macramé lace gown with a chiffon cape. She proved that Dolce & Gabbana’s designs are still a true symbol of power and sophistication.
Even within menswear, the brand did not hold back. Colin Farrell impressed in a black and white, double-breasted Dolce & Gabbana suit with tuxedo details. Meanwhile, Dwayne Johnson stole the spotlight in a bold lilac purple jacket that proved the brand’s range in the black-tie category.
D&G’s Evolution on the Red Carpet
If one looks at the journey from past to present, it would seem that Dolce & Gabbana has grown from an attention-grabbing, at times avant-garde brand into one that embraces refined glamour and intricate detailing.
Although red-carpet shows during the early years of Dolce & Gabbana were all about daring silhouettes and bold colors, recent years have favored more timeless designs, clean lines, and impeccable tailoring. Still, that doesn’t mean Dolce & Gabbana abandons its signature flair.
The 2025 Golden Globes proved that a brand can create magic through luxury fabrics, vivid colors, and even the subtlest yet striking embellishments.
One thing is for sure: Dolce & Gabbana will be present in some of the most glamorous moments in Hollywood as long as the brand keeps pushing the boundaries.
