Barbara Palvin Turns Heads in Cutout Red Cult Gaia Dress at 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards

Barbara Palvin captivates in a red Cult Gaia cutout dress at the 2025 CFDA Awards, blending modern geometry with classic allure.

On November 3, 2025, the Hungarian model made a striking entrance at New York City’s American Museum of Natural History, wearing a custom red Cult Gaia gown that showcased her signature balance of elegance and edge.

The bold design featured strategically placed horizontal cutouts tracing the torso and thighs, connected by fine ruched detailing that accentuated her figure with sculptural precision. With its spaghetti straps and floor-length silhouette, the gown combined architectural geometry with couture sensuality—a perfect marriage of art and allure.

Palvin completed her look with black Cult Gaia Valez pumps and a matching red Caldera clutch, while keeping her jewelry minimal to maintain visual focus on the dress’s structural artistry. Her hair was styled in soft waves, and her makeup leaned into classic tones, featuring a subtle red lip to mirror the dress’s fiery hue.