When it comes to unforgettable red-carpet moments, few looks have entered fashion history quite like Hunter Schafer’s ethereal Ann Demeulemeester ensemble at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. The Euphoria star turned heads in a minimalist, avant-garde statement that perfectly captured the daring spirit of early-2020s red-carpet fashion.
That year’s Vanity Fair event was defined by fearless transparency and sculptural silhouettes — from Daisy Edgar-Jones’ modern take on the naked dress to Ciara’s bold, barely-there moment, Olivia Wilde’s peek-a-bra look, and Alessandra Ambrosio’s gleaming chain-metal gown. Even Emily Ratajkowski embraced the era’s love for sheerness and sculpted confidence.
Still, Schafer’s appearance stood apart. Wearing a single white feather delicately fastened by a satin strap, she transformed minimal coverage into high art — a moment equal parts runway and renaissance. The daring look balanced bold sensuality with the quiet confidence of a true fashion muse, instantly cementing its place among the decade’s most talked-about Oscar-party ensembles.
Hunter Schafer turned heads in a daring white satin Ann Demeulemeester ensemble featuring a minimalist feather bandeau top, a floor-length skirt, and barely visible Jimmy Choo heels at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
Statuesque and Serene: Hunter Schafer’s Floor-Length White Skirt and Jimmy Choo Moment
To balance the daring top, she grounded the look with a matching white satin, low-rise maxi skirt that skimmed the floor, offering only a fleeting glimpse of her Jimmy Choo heels.
The fluid silhouette elongated Hunter Schafer’s 5 ft 10 in (177.8 cm) frame, subtly highlighting her statuesque proportions. Known to wear a U.S. women’s size 10 shoe, the star’s choice of sleek, minimalist footwear complemented the ensemble’s ethereal flow without drawing attention away from its sculptural artistry.
The mermaid silhouette of her skirt and her long, beachy waves cascading down her back gave her an ethereal look worthy of being called a living work of art. It looked like she stepped right out of a Renaissance painting!
Hunter Schafer ensured that all eyes were on her in a bold, topless mermaid look at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
Hairstylist Rena Calhoun told ELLE UK that Hunter Schafer’s look instantly brought to mind Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, describing her as “effortlessly ethereal” and “statuesque, like a work of art.” Makeup artist Sandy Ganzer completed the vision with soft gold flecks and brick tones, creating a painterly twist on the classic smoky eye.
Schafer was styled by Law Roach, the celebrated image architect behind Zendaya’s standout looks. Roach shared the ensemble on Instagram, where Zendaya herself called Schafer “stunning” — a fitting compliment for one of the night’s most talked-about fashion moments.
Hunter Schafer’s ensemble was pulled straight from Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s debut Fall/Winter 2023 collection for Ann Demeulemeester, and it was the closing look from the runway presentation.
The designer also shared a video of Hunter Schafer striking statuesque poses in her daring Ann Demeulemeester ensemble at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
This look capped off a standout fashion month for the star. Just weeks earlier, she had turned heads in Paris, co-hosting the Mugler x Hunter Schafer party in a glittering rhinestone catsuit that further cemented her status as one of fashion’s boldest modern muses.
From Red Carpet to Runway: Hunter Schafer’s Glittering Mugler Transformation
In a clinging bodysuit complete with a turtleneck and gloves, Schafer embodied the quintessential Mugler muse. Though it appeared plain black in photos, the look shimmered under the lights thanks to hundreds of hand-applied rhinestones that made her glitter from every angle.
Just days after fronting Mugler’s new Angel Elixir fragrance campaign, the Euphoria star made another show-stopping appearance at the French house’s Paris Fashion Week party, which she also co-hosted.
Hunter Schafer dazzles in a rhinestone-embellished Mugler catsuit with matching platform heels and a cobalt-blue satin train at the Mugler x Hunter Schafer party during Paris Fashion Week on March 6, 2023, at Pavillon des Invalides in Paris, France
Reflecting on Past Appearances and Personal Growth
The previous year, the Euphoria star attended the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with boyfriend and Euphoria co-star Dominic Fike, and they made their blue-carpet debut as a couple.
Dominic Fike brought his bad-boy charm in head-to-toe Saint Laurent, while Hunter Schafer stepped out in a Rick Owens Fall 2022 faded denim fishtail gown.
Dominic Fike and Hunter Schafer made their blue-carpet debut as a couple at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, with Fike in a sequined Saint Laurent suit and Schafer in a faded denim Rick Owens fishtail gown paired with platform heels (Credit: INSTARimages)
Regarding the frenzy that comes with being a celebrity, Schafer told ELLE UK that she’s “trying to make an effort to not get lost in the sauce of all this stuff, because you can kind of get swept up in it.”
Luckily, she has her boyfriend, Dominic Fike, to keep her grounded. “I think we are able to be a safety net for one another. I feel like I’ve been learning a lot about the effort it takes to upkeep it. Because it does, you know, especially in our world. But, to me, it’s deeply worth it.”
Boyfriend and Euphoria co-star Dominic Fike helps Hunter Schafer stay grounded amidst the chaos of being a celebrity (Credit: PAPIXS / INSTARimages)
Hunter Schafer’s Fashion Legacy: Fearless, Futuristic, and Unforgettable
From red-carpet risk-taker to modern couture muse, Hunter Schafer continues to redefine what it means to blend art, fashion, and individuality. Her evolving style—marked by sculptural silhouettes, daring footwear, and avant-garde collaborations—cements her as one of this generation’s most compelling fashion figures.
👠 Explore Hunter Schafer’s Most Daring Fashion and Shoe Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- 💛 Vintage Gaultier & Yellow Christian Louboutin Ballet Pumps — Schafer brings avant-garde energy to a retro Gaultier ensemble, pairing it with rare Louboutin ballet heels in bright yellow.
- 👗 Spirit Awards Red Carpet — The Euphoria star channels minimalist sophistication in a custom Prada dress and sleek statement pumps.
- 🩰 Berlin Film Festival Appearance — Schafer turns heads in moss-green Tabi ballet flats from Maison Margiela paired with a sculptural Acne Studios look.
- 🎨 Marni Gown at the GQ Awards — She embraces painterly couture in a hand-painted Marni gown styled with tonal pointed-toe pumps.
Hunter Schafer flaunts her legs in a black mini dress and matching boots at the HBO Max FYC event for “Euphoria” at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 20, 2022, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: DFree / Shutterstock)