Doja Cat's latest red carpet ensemble was nothing short of feline finesse, stealing the spotlight at the 2025 Oscars with a daring leap into fashion's wildest realms. The chart-topping vocalist prowled the red carpet in a breathtaking leopard-print corset dress, its plunging neckline adorned with meticulously hand-sewn sequins that sparkled under the glare of the cameras. This mesmerizing mermaid gown, tailored specifically for Doja Cat by Olivier Rousteing, bore a striking resemblance to a 1953 Pierre Balmain design, but with a contemporary twist that screamed "Doja Cat" in every stitch. According to Vogue, it took a team of 46 artisans an astonishing 5,600 hours to bring this vision to life.
The 29-year-old "Woman" crooner complemented her bold fashion statement with an eclectic mix of metallic jewels, including a dazzling gold necklace and sleek silver earrings that caught the light with every graceful movement. This isn't the first collaboration between the French fashion designer and Doja Cat; their creative synergy was previously on display at the Balmain music festival in 2021, where Doja performed to celebrate Rousteing's decade-long tenure as the label's creative director.
At this year's Oscars, Doja Cat, donning the hat of a "Paint the Town Red" rapper, thrilled audiences during a James Bond tribute alongside her "Born Again" collaborators, Raye and Lisa. For her electrifying performance of "Diamonds Are Forever," she transformed into another gravity-defying creation—a crystal-embedded corseted gown, with a disco ball dangling from her nails, adding a touch of whimsical magic to the evening.
Meanwhile, Blackpink's Lisa, who earlier graced the red carpet in a dramatic floor-length tuxedo gown, delivered a sizzling snippet of "Live and Let Die," while Raye brought the segment to a thrilling close with her rendition of "Skyfall." Although this marked Doja Cat's Oscars debut, she is no newcomer to making waves on the red carpet, from her daring wet-look T-shirt dress at the 2024 Met Gala to a Grammy Awards ensemble that cleverly simulated a wardrobe malfunction. Now, she adds an Academy Awards appearance to her illustrious list of fashion moments.
