Nothing says spring quite like pastel hues. This season's red carpet trend is so good you'll want to eat it. Enter “butter” yellow, a pale lemon hue that doubles as a neutral.
Brands like Sandy Liang, Bottega Veneta, and Schiaparelli have all put butter yellow on their runways in recent months, establishing the sunny trend for spring and summer.
Below, we'll introduce you to stars who brought butter yellow to the red carpet and beyond, including Rihanna and Emily Ratajkowski.
Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Plaza at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in January.
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Aubrey Plaza's Loewe dress to the Emmys drew attention for its resemblance to Post-it notes and, naturally, butter. The actress' satin shift dress, which debuted on the runway last fall, featured statement pins and a column silhouette. Plaza accessorized with gold platforms and Effie jewelry by Alexandre Birman.
Rihanna
Rihanna attended the Fenty Beauty launch event in April.
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Rihanna celebrated the launch of her makeup brand's new foundation in a strapless midi dress by Alexander McQueen that was reminiscent of animal skin. She paired the pale yellow dress with high-heeled gladiator sandals and stacked bracelets.
Emily Ratajkowski
Emily Ratajkowski attended the 2024 King's Trust Global Gala in May.
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At the King's Trust Global Gala, Ratajkowski wore a silk Dolce & Gabbana halter dress from the fashion house's Fall 2002 archives.
Lyla Moss
Lila Moss attended the Gucci Cruise 2025 fashion show in May.
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At Gucci's latest fashion show, Kate Moss' daughter Lila sat front row in a button-up blazer and matching micro shorts by the Italian brand. The up-and-coming model accessorized with chunky loafers in Gucci's trademark Ancora red hue.
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
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Eva Longoria arrived at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in a sequined and rhinestone-embellished Rachel Gilbert midi-length dress. The actress accessorized with small hoop earrings and silver stiletto sandals.
Joey King
Joey King attended the closing ceremony of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 25th.
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At the 2024 Cannes Film Festival Closing Ceremony, Joey King wore a flowy Miu Miu column gown that featured a corset and bow-embellished cut-out at the back, along with elbow-length mesh gloves embellished with rhinestones. She paired the look with Gabriel & Co. diamond earrings and black platform heels.
