Every year, the Red Sea International Film Festival turns Jeddah into a full-blown style spectacle, from sculptural couture to old-Hollywood drama to angelic, floating silhouettes.
As we look back at the looks that truly stole the show, the excitement is already building for what 2025 will bring when the festival returns from December 4 to December 13. If history is any indication, the glamour is only going to get bigger, bolder, and even more breathtaking.
Cynthia Erivo in Carolina Herrera (2024)
Cynthia Erivo is an English actress, singer, and songwriter, best known for her powerful role as Elphaba in Wicked. She turned the carpet into her personal stage in this electrifying green Carolina Herrera look. The beaded column dress was sleek and powerful, but those huge, sculptural sleeves took things to a whole new level. It was bold, theatrical, and exactly the kind of fashion moment only she can pull off.
Jung Ho-yeon in Custom Louis Vuitton (2024)
South Korean actress Jung Ho-yeon, known globally for her breakout role in Squid Game, hit the Red Sea carpet looking like she walked straight out of a high-fashion fantasy. Her custom Louis Vuitton gown had that sculptural, almost floating silhouette . The one-shoulder cut, the metallic sheen, and that bold, structured skirt? It’s giving high-fashion architecture, but make it effortless. She carried the whole look with her signature quiet confidence.
Dorra Zarrouk in Rami Kadi (2023)
Dorra Zarrouk served major red-carpet glamour in a black Rami Kadi gown that blended old-Hollywood elegance with modern edge. The off-the-shoulder draping and glittering corset gave her silhouette so much polish, while the voluminous skirt brought all the drama. Her sparkling Chopard bracelets were the perfect finishing touch.
Yousra in MIOJ (2023)
At the Women in Cinema Gala during the Red Sea International Film Festival, Yousra stepped out in a dreamy white MIOJ gown that gave her an absolutely angelic presence. The one-shoulder silhouette, the soft draping, and the way the fabric flowed with every movement created a light, glowing, almost ethereal effect.
Karen Wazen in Carolina Herrera (2022)
Karen Wazen brought full Wednesday Addams-core energy to the closing night — but the glam, grown-up edition. The Carolina Herrera gown was black, dramatic, and just elegantly mysterious in a way only Karen can pull off.. The standout? That sweeping veil-like hood — it framed her face beautifully and added this almost regal, editorial edge to the look.
Naomi Campbell in Valentino Haute Couture (2022)
British supermodel Naomi Campbell delivered pure icon energy in her vibrant Valentino Haute Couture look. The feather-trimmed shoulders added luxe texture and movement, while the sleek, plunging gown underneath kept everything chic and effortless. It’s the kind of high-fashion moment she makes look easy.
Tara Emad in Harith Hashim (2021)
Tara Emad floated onto the red carpet in a Harith Hashim gown that basically moved like a cloud. The soft pleats, the sheer sleeves, the way the fabric opened up around her — it all gave this calm, angelic vibe without looking overly delicate. It’s the kind of dress that does the talking the second she starts walking.
Salma Abu Deif in Zuhair Murad (2021)
Salma Abu Deif arrived in a Zuhair Murad jumpsuit that was all about glamour. The gold beading, the intricate embellishments, the way every detail caught the light — it created this fluid, shimmering effect that made the whole look feel alive. The keyhole neckline and strong shoulders added structure, balancing out the richness of the design
With fashion moments this iconic, it’s no wonder the Red Sea International Film Festival has become a global red-carpet heavyweight. As we count down to the 2025 edition in Jeddah, one thing feels certain: the stars will arrive ready to turn the carpet into their runway, and we’re guaranteed another round of looks that sets the bar impossibly high.
WE ALSO SAID THIS: Don’t Miss…6 Films to Keep on Your Radar at the Red Sea International Film Festival
