Fashion stylists will work all weekend to create looks for their respective clients, who will wander from party to party – all before the Golden Globes even begin. But in the name of celebrating the year’s best movies and TV shows, studios are rolling out extra red carpets for stars and crews, and giving industry insiders a chance for friendly chats before getting in on the action. scene on January 5.
Consider these cocktail parties and boozy celebrations the first of many arenas where stars will enter the fray for our 2025 best-dressed list — in other words, we’re watching who wears which designer and how well they pull it off. It’s also a great mood test for the style journey they’ll be taking throughout awards season.
We hope to catch a glimpse of Zendaya, backless or not; newcomer Mikey Madison; veteran star and first-time Golden Globe nominee Pamela Anderson; and musicians like Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande, who will surely make the rounds. Keep scrolling to see the best pre-party looks from the weekend.
Joey King et Sabrina Carpenter
At W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Cara Delevingne in Gucci
At W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Rachel Sennott
At W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party.Charley Gallay/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Maisy Stella
At W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party.Charley Gallay/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Charli XCX
W magazine’s annual evening of best performances.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Sunday Rose Kidman Urban and Nicole Kidman in Miu Miu
At W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party.Charley Gallay/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Laura Harrier in Prada
At W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party.Charley Gallay/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Laura Love
At W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party.Charley Gallay/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Mikey Madison
At W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party.Charley Gallay/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Mark Eydelshteyn
At the Film Independent Spirit Awards 2025 nominees’ brunch.Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Ryan Destiny, Maisy Stella et Mikey Madison
At the Film Independent Spirit Awards 2025 nominees’ brunch.Araya Doheny/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent
At Variety presents the Creative Impact Awards and the 10 Directors to Watch Brunch.Kevin Winter/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Selena Gomez
At Variety presents the Creative Impact Awards and the 10 Directors to Watch Brunch.Kevin Winter/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldana
At the after party of the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
Pamela Anderson
At “The Last Showgirl” Golden Globes celebration.Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images Divertissement/Getty Images
