Deadline "Contenders" 2025

Lupita Nyong'o

I swear I've seen this look on someone else before. And I liked it then, too! It's very kicky.

Julianne Moore in Alaïa, Tilda Swinton in Schiaparelli

Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton at the Deadline Contenders Film: Los Angeles at the Directors Guild of America on November 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/ Deadline via Getty Images)

Swinton looks amazing -- although someone on Instagram noted that they thought the cuffs were weird and I kinda agree. If they must cuff, they should cuff WIDER. Julianne looks nice and, like most of GenX, like she doesn't totally get jeans anymore.

Saoirse Ronan

No notes. (Maybe could use a cuff bracelet?)

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

No notes, except maybe I want to see her enter every room wearing this FROM THE CEILING for maximum drama.

Maisy Stella

I assume this is Thom Browne? It's kicky on her.

Pamela Anderson

Very angelic.

Mikey Madison in Ferragamo

Mikey Madison at the Deadline Contenders Film: Los Angeles at the Directors Guild of America on November 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/ Deadline via Getty Images)

Sure! This is absolutely acceptable.

Ryan Destiny

I was about to say that I wished Mickey's skirt was leather and VOILA! The perfect leather skirt on Ryan. Thank you, Ryan!