It Took Over 400 Hours to Make Danielle Deadwyler’s Sculptural Louis Vuitton Dress for the 2025 SAG Awards

Last night Danielle Deadwyler celebrated her best actress nomination at the 2025 SAG Awards in style. The Piano Lesson actor, styled by Wayman + Micah, stepped outside the box in a custom red Louis Vuitton dress by Nicolas Ghesquière. “We wanted something structural and architectural to really make Danielle pop on the red carpet,” Wayman + Micah tell Vogue. “We all knew she’d be able to pull something like this special custom Louis Vuitton gown off with her daring spirit.”

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The strapless cherry red dress earned its rightful place on the best dressed list with its three-dimensional tiered structure. “The gown took more than 400 hours to complete,” the stylists say. To complement the modernist hand-gathered tulle gown, Deadwyler accessorized with red satin pointy-toe heels with an ankle strap and jewelry from Lagos—including a pair of statement chandelier earrings.

While many nominees often play it safe on the red carpet, Deadwyler is a consistent standout. “Danielle is a breath of fresh air—she trusts us and our visions and is always happy to have fun and play with silhouettes and prints,” Wayman + Micah say. “Her nature is to be adaptable whether on screen or off and she is always able to take on a look.”

Below, Danielle Deadwyler takes us along as she gets ready for the 2025 SAG Awards.