Bear no…or rather, sheer no stress in wearing what you want! This was the sentiment conveyed by Sydney Sweeney at the Variety’s star-studded gala. The Euphoria actress arrived at the Variety’s Power of Women event 2025, donning a daring silver mesh gown. Rocking a platinum blonde bob hairstyle and soft glam makeup, she grabbed the spotlight with her bold style statement. The floor-length gown designed by Christian Cowan which he co-designed with Elias Matso, quickly became the talk of the town.
Unapologetic yet feminine, the mesh dress exuded just the perfect amount of glam. While the t-shirt dress silhouette offered a casual vibe, its transparent texture made it anything but casual!
Sydney Sweeney’s decision to bare it all with her crystal dress earned both applause and criticism; while many people cheered for her, some found it overwhelming. The Christy star’s decision to go braless made a frenzy amongst her fans and fashion aficionados alike, particularly those keeping an eye on the ongoing ‘naked dress’ trend.
The dress with its glistening crystals and mesh fabric draped perfectly on her body, while the twisted waist detailing accentuated her curves. While Sydney is not the only person standing for this power look, many A-listers, from Demi Moore to Margot Robbie, were captured donning the sheer statement with their own flair and style.
Few critics found Sydney Sweeney’s translucent dress to be inappropriate and overpowering; its creator thinks otherwise. Christian Cowan describes his creation to resonate strength and light—to allow women to feel beautiful yet liberated. This message was perfectly delivered to Sydney, who spoke at Variety’s event, relaying her heartfelt message to women about what it feels like to be underestimated and not be seen. Being brave and being bold can be seen as two sides of the same coin, but this sheer piece certainly deserves a much-awaited fashion nod.
