Rihanna Dons Bizarre Bed Sheet Dress as Chloë Sevigny and Kristen Stewart Lead the Worst-Dressed Stars at the Gotham Film Awards
The Gotham Film Awards may celebrate the year’s best films and performances, but this year’s red carpet delivered something entirely different: a trio of unexpected fashion misfires that had viewers talking more about outfits than awards. Rihanna, Chloë Sevigny, and Kristen Stewart — three women known for taking bold sartorial risks — found themselves at the center of a heated “worst-dressed” debate after stepping out in looks that left fans confused, amused, and even a little horrified.
Rihanna’s Bed Sheet Moment Steals (and Bewilders) the Spotlight
Rihanna is no stranger to headline-grabbing fashion, but her latest choice had fans double-checking whether they were looking at haute couture or a last-minute dash out of bed. The superstar arrived wrapped — quite literally — in what resembled an oversized, ivory bed sheet tied at the shoulder and gathered at the waist.
While Rihanna’s fearless approach to fashion is often praised, this time the internet wasn’t buying it. Memes quickly spread across social platforms as fans joked that she “woke up late,” “brought the hotel linens with her,” or “invented sleepwear couture.” For an event typically filled with sleek tailoring and elegant evening wear, Rihanna’s shapeless drape stood out for all the wrong reasons.
Chloë Sevigny Misses the Mark With an Avant-Garde Misfire
Known as an icon of indie fashion and downtown New York eccentricity, Chloë Sevigny is usually celebrated for her daring eye — but her Gotham Awards look tested even her most loyal admirers. Dressed in a voluminous, ruffled frock with an awkward silhouette and muddy color palette, Sevigny disappeared beneath layers that seemed to swallow her frame.
Though clearly intended as art-house chic, the dress drew comparisons to everything from Victorian lampshades to discarded fabric remnants. Critics argued that the look lacked cohesion and elegance, instead appearing more costume than couture. Sevigny has never been afraid to make fashion uncomfortable, but this time audiences agreed: the discomfort was the entire problem.
Kristen Stewart’s Edgy Minimalism Falls Flat
Kristen Stewart, beloved for her cool-girl androgyny and effortless edge, also stumbled with a look that tried too hard to be anti-fashion. The actress wore a harshly cut, monochrome ensemble with exaggerated, boxy proportions that left her looking more swamped than stylish.
While Stewart thrives in unconventional tailoring, this particular outfit seemed unfinished — as though she’d stepped out in a designer draft rather than the final product. Fans praised her confidence but lamented that the outfit did little to highlight the star’s natural sharpness and charisma.
A Red Carpet That Sparked Conversation — If Not Praise
Although these three women dominated the “worst-dressed” conversation, their looks undeniably energized the red carpet discourse. In an era when many celebrities play it safe, bold risks often come with the possibility of bold failures. And this year, the Gotham Film Awards delivered plenty of both.
Whether intentional statements or simply unfortunate choices, the outfits worn by Rihanna, Chloë Sevigny, and Kristen Stewart prove one thing: fashion’s biggest moments aren’t always the perfect ones — sometimes, they’re the ones we can’t stop talking about.
