Every few years, a new face touches down in Hollywood and gives the veterans a run for their money. 2025 proved to be the year of Sydney Sweeney, the actress building an empire in both the film and fashion industry.
Sydney’s cultural ascent has been marked by significant film roles and high-profile appearances. She rose to fame with her raw, emotional portrayal of Cassie Howard in HBO’s Euphoria, earning critical acclaim and a massive fanbase. She also shone in The White Lotus as the sharp-tongued Olivia Mossbacher. Before then, she impressed audiences in The Handmaid’s Tale and Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
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More recently, the actress starred in Eden, a survival thriller directed by Ron Howard, portraying Margret Wittmer alongside Ana de Armas and Jude Law, while taking on the role of Cecilia in the psychological horror film Immaculate. She once again took centre stage earlier this year, heading back to set for the upcoming biopic Christy, portraying legendary boxer Christy Martin.
Beyond her cinematic achievements, Sweeney made her presence very much known in the style sphere, becoming a Miu Miu poster girl for the It-girl Italian house. The 2025 Met Gala saw the star grace those famous crimson steps in a beautifully beaded Miu Miu ensemble that garnered significant media attention, contributing to the Euphoria actress’ blossoming relationship with the brand.
The Euphoria actress has become fashion's one-to-watch
Her collaboration with Miu Miu extended far beyond red carpet appearances - featuring in their stunning ad campaigns and sporting the label’s hype pieces for low-key street style wear away from set.
Thought that was it? Oh no, the actress also serves as global brand ambassador for Tory Burch, appearing in campaigns for the label’s handbags and shoes, plus has recently starred in American Eagle Outfitters’ 'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans' campaign - designing The Sydney Jean to support domestic violence awareness.
From 90s-inspired denim co-ords to resplendent silk ballgowns, Sydney’s wardrobe has got it all. Discover the star’s best fashion moments to date and enjoy a flick back through her flawless sartorial choices.
The star turned heads in a patent chocolate trench by Alice + Olivia, paired with some mini shorts, a mocha-hued turtleneck, tights and matching knee-high boots.
Back in February, the 27-year-old stepped out at the Laneige Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask launch event wearing a figure-hugging dusky pink turtleneck maxi dress from Tom Ford, paired with peep-toe thigh-high boots from Victoria Beckham.
Sydney attended the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, donning a resplendent custom Miu Miu gown. The dove grey silk dress featured a crystal-embellished layer that romantically peaked out from the plunging neckline and flowed into off-the-shoulder straps.
At the 96th Academy Awards, the Washington native paid homage to Angelina Jolie, wearing the exact archival Marc Bouwer silk gown that the Hollywood veteran wore to the 2004 Awards.
Not one to shy away from a daring and unconventional look, Sydney stepped out at the Miu Miu show on the final day of AW24 fashion month wearing a pair of dazzling sequinned briefs from the house.
The muse hit the streets of Manhattan in a cinched denim jacket featuring lace-up detailing and a peplum style by Miu Miu, which was teamed with a matching mini skirt and slimline shades.
Sydney's 2024 Met Gala look was a show-stopping transformation. Sporting a sleek jet-black bob, the actress was nearly unrecognisable. She dazzled in a custom Miu Miu gown paired with black leather gloves, perfectly capturing the theme of Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.
Adding yet another striking red carpet appearance to her inventory, Sydney attended the LA premiere of her film Immaculate wearing a surrealist sculpted top by Balmain.
Sydney was among the many celebrities invited to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding, a lavish event hosted in Venice. Spotted in the Italian city, the actress stepped out in a black playsuit by Chloé, complete with a halterneck silhouette, a georgette style and a ruffled trim.
The Washington native attended the Echo Valley premiere looking radiant in red. The star slipped into a voluminous gown by Vera Wang, featuring a romantically puffed skirt and a strapless silhouette.
The Met Gala 2025 saw Sydney take to those oh-so-famous steps by Miu Miu. The sleeved gown boasted a glimmering black hue dotted with beaded fringing, a dramatic frontal keyhole cutout and gold floral embellishment.
For the Echo Valley press day in The Big Apple, Sydney stepped out in a beautiful Mugler suit, complete with matching shorts. The set featured the brand’s signature structured design, a crisp white hue, a plunging neckline and an hourglass sculpting cut.
Another press tour look saw the star look to Alexander McQueen. Sydney slipped into the luxury brand’s Women's Chiffon Pleated Top in pale yellow, showcasing a high neckline with a lace trim and internal corset detailing.
Sporting another striking Alexander McQueen outfit, Sydney headed over to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss her latest onscreen project Echo Valley. She dialled up the glamour, stepping out in the brand’s Women's Crystal Embroidery Strapless Corset Top in black.
Sydney hit the streets in archival 1996 Givenchy Couture by John Galliano. A grey tailored look, composed of a cropped jacket and high-waisted pencil skirt, made for an office-chic moment.
The Euphoria actress joined Emily Ratajkowski for a day on set in NYC for Kérastase. For the outing, Sydney styled a cool-girl buttercream mini with a set of oval sunglasses and a pair of cream Bottega Veneta Knot Sandal heels.
Sydney hit the red carpet at CinemaCon in a satin silver gown from Wiederhoeft’s SS25 collection. The look featured a corset style bodice with boning detail and a super cinched waist and was reminiscent of early 2000s red carpet moments.
Spotted on the red carpet of the Armani beauty 'In the Spotlight' party during the 75th Berlinale International Film Festival on Saturday night, Sydney opted for a sleek chic strapless white column gown by Miu Miu that would be perfect for cool-girl brides-to-be.
Sydney stepped out in New York wearing a pair of two-tone straight-leg jeans, an ethereal chiffon blouse featuring ruffled tiers and a herringbone jacket fastened at the neckline. She accessorised with a gold statement belt that read 'Chloe' in serif writing.
The American hit the streets of New York’s famed Soho district sporting head-to-toe Burberry. She wrapped up warm in a crisp white coat featuring a belted waistline, gold button detailing, a shin-skimming length and opulent ostrich feather trims across the sleeves and lapels.
The star once again headed out in NYC alongside her ex-partner Jonathan Davino, turning out a cosy aesthetic courtesy of Celine. Sydney wrapped up warm in the house’s fairisle crewneck crafted from wool and cashmere with a cream-navy colourway.