The Laureus World Sports activities Awards marked its twenty fifth anniversary on Monday, with the 2025 ceremony being held in Madrid. The occasion celebrated essentially the most excellent athletic achievements from the earlier calendar yr, with winners chosen by the Laureus World Sports activities Academy, comprising 69 retired sporting legends.
On the crimson carpet, athletes donned glamorous silhouettes, carrying creations from luxurious manufacturers and embracing present trend traits. Right here, WWD takes a more in-depth take a look at the standout crimson carpet moments from the 2025 Laureus World Sports activities Awards.
Simone Biles
Simone Biles
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Simone Biles wore a proper night robe by Saudi Arabian designer Eman AlAjlan. The gown featured a strapless bodice with an intricate black sample over a nude underlay. The highest featured a structured, corset-like design with a plunging neckline, whereas the skirt had a number of layers — a shorter black structured layer on high that created quantity across the hips, and a flowing, sheer black skirt that prolonged to the ground.
Biles was nominated for the Sportswoman of the Yr award for her historic Paris 2024 efficiency, competing towards Aitana Bonmatí, Aryna Sabalenka, Religion Kipyegon, Sifan Hassan and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn
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Lindsey Vonn wore head-to-toe Dolce & Gabbana. Her outfit included a fitted black blazer with a textured sample, matching high-waisted black trousers in the identical textured cloth and a black bralette worn underneath the blazer, making a midriff-baring look. She accomplished the look with sandals from the Italian model and a silver necklace
Vonn hosted the ceremony, marking her continued involvement with Laureus since changing into an Academy member in 2021.
Rebeca Andrade
Rebeca Andrade
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Rebeca Andrade wore a black one-shoulder gown with a fitted bodice, that includes a dramatically structured, voluminous skirt in a balloon form. She paired it with a structured purse by Maison Ernest and gold assertion jewellery.
Andrade was shortlisted for Comeback of the Yr after overcoming three ACL tears (2015, 2017, 2019) and securing a gold medal on flooring and silver on vault in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz
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Carlos Alcaraz wore a black double-breasted tuxedo jacket by Louis Vuitton, a white gown shirt and a black bow tie, retaining it traditional. He accessorized his look with a Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Platinum Ice Blue 40mm timepiece, estimated at $249,000.
Alcaraz was nominated for Sportsman of the Yr, recognizing his historic 2024 season.
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal
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Rafael Nadal wore a well-fitted black tuxedo jacket with satin lapels, a crisp white gown shirt, a black bow tie and formal trousers. On the wrist, he sported the Richard Mille RM 35-03 “Rafael Nadal” Black Carbon timepiece, estimated at $417,000.
