10 Looks, Countless Moments: Cynthia Erivo’s Tony Awards Takeover
Hosting the 2025 Tony Awards is no small feat, but leave it to Cynthia Erivo to not only guide us through Broadway’s biggest night, but do it while serving ten completely distinct, high-impact fashion moments. From grand couture statements to nostalgic Old Hollywood glamour, the British actress made the stage (and the red carpet) her personal runway — giving us all a lesson in range, both sartorial and theatrical.
Started off Strong
Cynthia kicked things off with a regal red carpet appearance in a look pulled from the Schiaparelli Spring 2025 Haute Couture collection. The peach velvet column skirt provided a graceful base, but it was the exaggerated off-the-shoulder jacket — embroidered with tonal and ivory rhinestones and pearls — that delivered the drama. FOPE jewelry completed her look.
The silhouette felt like it belonged in a fashion museum or an 1800s period film, yet somehow, on Cynthia, it felt incredibly fresh. The heavy collection of jewels that accompanied it? Very on brand.
Stage presence unlocked
Once on stage, she turned up the sparkle in a Marni Spring 2025 black bustier dress, adorned with fabric feathers and glistening red and silver strass roses. With platform heels to match and a dialled-back jewellery situation compared to the red carpet.
Mrs Claus
Her custom GapStudio red gown was easily one of the most unexpected — and fun — surprises of the night. Embroidered and belted with a white collar, it flirted with holiday territory, but the whimsical, playful vibe felt completely in tune with Cynthia’s personality.
A risky choice, but a memorable one. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mariah Carey wearing this come December, declaring “It’s time” as she kicks off the festive season.
Dollhouse realness with a Broadway twist
In a look instantly recognisable from Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2025 collection, Cynthia gave us pink paillette fantasy. The oversized silhouette, heavy with volume and theatre, could’ve drowned someone else, but she balanced the proportions perfectly. Peak Marc. Peak Cynthia.
The villain arc we didn’t know we needed
From sweet to wicked, she flipped the script in a black and gold Ashi Studio Spring 2025 Couture trench coat. The trompe l’œil beaded snakeskin print and voluminous sleeves gave this an edge — flipping the collar only added to the deliciously villainous mood.
Channeling Grace Kelly
Looking straight out of the High Society era, she wore a Richard Quinn Fall 2025 strapless black and pink gown styled with opera gloves and diamond accessories — this was peak glamour. The silhouette, the elegance, the drama — it all felt made for a spotlight-loving moment like this.
Art Deco elegance, dipped in Studio 54 magic
Next came a Valentino Fall 2025 look that leaned into Art Deco fantasy. The black and gold bugle beaded gown, with a capelet, combined 1930s grace with disco-era decadence. A standout moment with plenty of retro charm.
Velvet on velvet
Another Ashi Studio Spring 2025 Couture creation followed — a chestnut brown velvet kimono embroidered with crystals and turquoise stones, paired with a corseted bustier top and flared trousers. On paper, it could’ve been a velvet overload, but the embellishments saved it from getting lost in its own richness.
And the award for Most Confusing Corset goes to…
While Francisco Lachowski did the impossible in Berluti and made me fall for a white blazer and black trousers at Cannes, Cynthia’s Dolce & Gabbana tux reminded me just how rare that moment was. The real issue here isn’t the tux itself — it’s the black lace corset layered over a crisp white shirt. A styling choice that didn’t quite land for me.
One last feathered flourish before curtain call
Closing with a purple feather and crystal-accented gown, Cynthia leaned into stage-ready drama. While not my personal favourite of the bunch, it had the theatricality needed to to match those high notes.
MARLI New York High Style Jewellery was styled with her Richard Quinn, GapStudio, Marni, Dolce & Gabbana, Ashi Studio and the last look.
Cynthia made sure her hosting gig would be remembered not just for her presence, but for the fashion spectacle that it was. Ten looks. No repeats. All eyes on her.
Which look was your favourite?
Stylist: Jason Bolden.
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