On Sunday, the 2025 Tony Awards lit up New York City’s Radio City Music Hall in celebration of live Broadway theatre—and one designer ruled the red carpet like a true stage veteran. Christian Siriano dressed six stars for the occasion: Natalie Venetia Belcon, Darren Criss, Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Jean Smart, and Justina Machado. With everything from lavender feathers to ombré tuxedos, Siriano gave us a front-row seat to fashion that felt as dramatic and theatrical as the performances being honoured.

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Feathered, fabulous, and fully Tony-worthy

We are starting off strong with Natalie Venetia Belcon, who had a night for the history books. Not only did she win for her performance as Omara in the new musical Buena Vista Social Club, but she also looked absolutely breathtaking in a custom Christian Siriano lavender feather cape gown. If this isn’t the marriage of Broadway theatricality and red carpet glam, I don’t know what is. The drama, the colour, the regal presence—this is what I want from the Tony Awards every year. Easily a standout, and she wore it like a queen taking her bow.

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Retro romance with a leading man edge

This was a night of firsts for Darren Criss. His first nomination. His first win—for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Maybe Happy Ending. And he became the first Asian American actor to win in that category. That’s a lot of firsts—and yet, it’s not the first time Darren’s turned heads on the red carpet. His custom Christian Siriano metallic ombré flare tuxedo was a knockout: part disco, part dapper, and fully fabulous. It oozed retro charm and proved once again that Darren has a sharp eye for fashion.

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Cue the spotlight—this is a star entrance

Audra McDonald, nominee and performer, gave us a red carpet moment worthy of her legendary status. Her custom Christian Siriano liquid sequin gown, topped with a purple satin overlay, served sculptural drama and regal finesse. The shimmering texture caught the light beautifully, and the overlay added that grand, almost operatic silhouette. A pitch-perfect choice for someone whose presence always commands a standing ovation.

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If Tinker Bell had sass and a Tony invite

Kristin Chenoweth brought her signature sparkle to the carpet in a cobalt blue corset chiffon dress by Christian Siriano. It was playful, it was flirty, and yes—it might lean a little “twee” for some, but it’s so on-brand for Kristin. The matching sandals were a sweet touch, and the whole look felt like a modern fairytale. This is her fashion comfort zone, and she owned it.

Quiet luxury with star power

Jean Smart may have opted for simplicity in her custom Christian Siriano bias-draped gown, but the impact was anything but minimal. The way it hugged and flowed, the understated elegance—it was a masterclass in refined glamour. In fact, this was my second favorite look of the night after Natalie’s. There’s something about the ease of the drape and the quiet confidence of the styling that made it unforgettable.

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ease up on the jewels

Justina Machado wore a Christian Siriano black velvet off-the-shoulder gown with a high slit that was full of drama and Old Hollywood allure. However, the sheer opera gloves embellished with jewels undercut the sleek sophistication of the look for me. Without the excess sparkle, this could have been a cleaner, more impactful statement. Still, the dress itself was a strong and sultry Siriano signature.

Christian Siriano give us theatre-worthy fashion moments for the most theatrical night of the year.

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