Gabrielle Union never misses, and her latest red carpet appearance at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards was no exception. The actress stunned in a Monique Lhuillier Fall 2025 sleeveless sheer gown, dripping in silver bugle beads arranged in a dazzling art deco-inspired pattern.
Now, if you had just read the words Monique Lhuillier without seeing a picture, you might have assumed this was one of her signature floral confections or a dramatic tulle moment. But if you’ve been keeping up with Lhuillier’s Fall 2025 collection, you’ll know she took a shimmering, heavily embellished turn this season—and Gabrielle’s gown perfectly embodied that new direction.
The vintage glamour of this dress was only amplified by Gabrielle’s impeccable styling, most notably her gorgeous French bob. The sleek, chin-grazing cut frames her face beautifully, highlighting her bone structure in a way that feels impossibly fresh. It’s sophisticated, effortless, and adds to the overall retro mood of the look.
This is the kind of red carpet magic I love to see—when a gown and beauty look come together so seamlessly that it feels like they were meant for each other. Gabrielle continues to show why she’s one of the most consistently stylish stars out there, and this Monique Lhuillier moment is another flawless entry in her fashion portfolio.
Stylist: Thomas Christos Kikis. Makeup Artist: Tasha Reiko Brown. Hair Stylist: Larry Sims.
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