Peplums evoke a polarized response, loved or loathed with equal fervor. However, when it comes to Elle Fanning at the prestigious 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, there seems to be a universal consensus: she has mastered the art of making this divisive fashion trend look utterly enchanting. Indeed, she pulls it off with remarkable elegance. As a nominee for her ensemble role in the Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, Fanning graced the red carpet in a mesmerizing, all-black, bespoke Loewe ensemble. The outfit consisted of a strapless velvet top, its peplum waist dramatically flaring out from her hips, paired with a flowing silk maxi skirt. Opting for simplicity in accessories, she adorned herself with Cartier diamond jewels—a stunning Panthère choker adorned with onyx and emerald accents, a matching bracelet, and a ring gleaming on her index finger.
In terms of beauty, Fanning's blonde locks cascaded in sleek, shoulder-brushing waves, parted deeply to one side, while her smoky black eyeliner was expertly complemented by a bold cherry-red lip. This isn't the first time Fanning has embraced a daring fashion choice that has paid dividends during this award season. Just last month, the Teen Spirit star enjoyed a rare sisters' night out with her elder sibling, Dakota Fanning, at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. On that occasion, she wore a strapless champagne-colored Balmain dress, featuring a leopard-print bustier bodice and a full, pleated skirt cinched at the waist with a belt.
To perfection, she accessorized her ensemble with a golden Cartier choker, styled her hair in an elegant updo, and finished her look with a brick-red lip.
