From Subtle to Sultry: Allison Williams and More Stars in Sheer Dresses for Giorgio Armani’s Fashion Show Red Carpet in New York

The sheer trend was seen on the red carpet at Giorgio Armani’s spring 2025 ready-to-wear show in New York on Thursday evening. From subtly sheer layering looks by Allison Williams to the super-sheer style of Tan Zhou and Dara Allen, here is a look at all of the see-through ensembles at the Giorgio Armani fashion show.

Ivy Getty

Ivy Getty
Ivy Getty at the Giorgio Armani RTW Spring 2025 fashion show held at the Park Avenue Armory on Oct. 17, 2024 in New York, New York.

The heiress and artist embraced a flapper-style look with a sheer black lace dress adorned with a Black Dahlia pattern and a hemline of black fringe. She finished the ensemble with shiny white opera gloves, sheer black tights and metallic silver flats.

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Kyra Kennedy

Kyra LeMoyne Kennedy
Kyra LeMoyne Kennedy at the Giorgio Armani RTW Spring 2025 fashion show held at the Park Avenue Armory on Oct. 17, 2024 in New York, New York.

The youngest daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. embraced one of the season’s biggest trends in a silver metallic full-length dress with a single shoulder. The shoulder featured a sheer neutral tone, connecting with the rest of the shimmering gold and silver dress adorned with sequins and swirl detailing. She carried a complementary silver, shimmering clutch to complete the look.

AnnaSophia Robb

AnnaSophia Robb
AnnaSophia Robb at the Giorgio Armani RTW Spring 2025 fashion show held at the Park Avenue Armory on Oct. 17, 2024 in New York, New York.

The actress chose a subtle approach to the sheer trend, wearing a strapless black gown with a sheer black layer over a white underlayer. The bodice’s top featured a large statement buckle across the chest. She accessorized with a thick black choker.

Andrea Datzman

Andrea Datzman at the Giorgio Armani RTW Spring 2025 fashion show held at the Park Avenue Armory on October 17, 2024 in New York, New York.
Andrea Datzman at the Giorgio Armani RTW Spring 2025 fashion show held at the Park Avenue Armory on Oct. 17, 2024 in New York, New York.

The musician and composer opted for a risqué take on the sheer trend, wearing a full-length dress with a neutral sheer panel across the chest and a plunging neckline. The skirt was opaque black, complemented by a shimmering oversized black vest. She completed the look with black pointed-toe heels.

Tan Zhuo

Tan Zhuo attends the Giorgio Armani Women's SS25 Fashion Show and Afterparty at Park Avenue Armory on October 17, 2024 in New York City.
Tan Zhuo attends the Giorgio Armani Women’s SS25 Fashion Show and Afterparty at Park Avenue Armory on Oct. 17, 2024 in New York City.

The actress embraced dark glamour in a full-length sheer black gown adorned with pink and red flowers, along with green and blue leaves and branches. The sleeveless gown’s bodice was more sheer than the rest, revealing a black bra underneath. She completed the look with a matching satin satchel featuring embroidered floral details.

Olivia Falli

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Olivia Falli attends the Giorgio Armani Women's SS25 Fashion Show and Afterparty at Park Avenue Armory on October 17, 2024 in New York City.  (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Giorgio Armani)
Olivia Falli attends the Giorgio Armani Women’s SS25 Fashion Show and Afterparty at Park Avenue Armory on Oct. 17, 2024 in New York City.

Falli experimented with texture in her sheer, light silver dress. It featured a corduroy shrug-style vest adorned with vintage-style flowers. The dress itself was a shimmering, loose-fitting piece with ombre layers of silver and gray, accented by tiny shimmering details throughout.

Fala Chen

Fala Chen at the Giorgio Armani RTW Spring 2025 fashion show held at the Park Avenue Armory on October 17, 2024 in New York, New York.
Fala Chen at the Giorgio Armani RTW Spring 2025 fashion show held at the Park Avenue Armory on Oct. 17, 2024 in New York, New York.

The actress chose a subtle sheer look with a strapless black gown adorned with shimmering details. The dress featured a sweetheart neckline and a skirt with sheer layers. She completed the ensemble with shimmering pointed-toe black heels.

Allison Williams

Allison Williams
Allison Williams

Williams incorporated sheer layers into the long sleeves of her full-length dress, which featured floral embroidery throughout. The dress had a plunging neckline that extended to the waist. She completed the look with black pointed-toe heels.

Dara Allen

Dara Allen at the Giorgio Armani RTW Spring 2025 fashion show held at the Park Avenue Armory on October 17, 2024 in New York, New York.
Dara Allen at the Giorgio Armani RTW Spring 2025 fashion show held at the Park Avenue Armory on Oct. 17, 2024 in New York, New York.

The fashion journalist and model stood out from the all-black trend in a sheer blue floor-length gown with a floral pattern and tiny beaded details. The plunging neckline was sheer sky blue, transitioning to a jewel-toned blue for the rest of the dress.

Huma Abedin

Huma Abedin
Huma Abedin

Abedin opted for a one-shoulder look with sheer detailing for the fashion show. Her dress featured a sheer bodice adorned with black sequins. A wide band of crushed velvet, resembling a belt, transitioned into a full black skirt.

Amy Juliette Lefevre

Amy Juliette Lefevre attends the Giorgio Armani Women's SS25 Fashion Show and Afterparty at Park Avenue Armory on October 17, 2024 in New York City.
Amy Juliette Lefevre attends the Giorgio Armani Women’s SS25 Fashion Show and Afterparty at Park Avenue Armory on Oct. 17, 2024 in New York City.

The model opted for an ultra-sheer white minidress with swirling, branch-like black detailing, denser at the skirt and sparser at the top, enhancing the sheer effect. She completed the look with pointed-toe black heels featuring gold hardware.

Greta Thorne

Greta Thorne attends the Giorgio Armani Women's SS25 Fashion Show and Afterparty at Park Avenue Armory on October 17, 2024 in New York City.
Greta Thorne attends the Giorgio Armani Women’s SS25 Fashion Show and Afterparty at Park Avenue Armory on Oct. 17, 2024 in New York City.

Thorne opted for a strapless dress where the sheer effect appeared at the skirt level. Her dress featured a bandeau-style top with a subtle shimmer and a form-fitting bodice. At the waist, the skirt became ultra-sheer.

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