Kerry Washington Wore Thom Browne To The 2025 LACMA Art+Film Gala

Style-wise, we all know the high bar Kerry Washington can reach, so when she dips below it, it’s always a bit of a letdown. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case at the 2025 LACMA Art+Film Gala, where she didn’t just raise the bar — she practically vaulted over it.

The actress arrived in a Thom Browne Fall 2025 look that felt like a breath of fresh air for both her and the brand. Gone were the preppy undertones and the hyper-styled “schoolgirl” motifs Browne has built a reputation on. Instead, this was sleek, statuesque, and deliciously refined, showcasing how versatile Kerry’s red carpet instincts can be.

I love how this fluid, asymmetrical gown reimagined Thom Browne’s architectural tendencies into something softer and more sensual. It was still meticulous in its construction, with the satin pink and green bodice curving diagonally across her frame before melting into a pleated skirt that combined navy and houndstooth panels — but this time, the precision served the silhouette, not the concept, and that shift made all the difference.

It was an unexpected mix of fabrics and tones, yet it came together with a sense of balance and modern ease.

Boucheron jewels and a white Thom Browne clutch completed her look along with her softly swept updo.

Stylists: Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn.

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