The Gist

 Lady Gaga turned heads yet again at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in a theatrical Marc Jacobs gown that combined haute couture with high drama. Her surprise appearance was brief yet irresistible. It has made its way into the fashionable history books as a dazzling Mayhem-era wardrobe contribution.

 The Look: Gown by Marc Jacobs, Black

 During the 2025 MTV VMAs, which occurred in Elmont, New York, Gaga graced the stage in a Marc Jacobs black oversized dress. The dress had beautiful floral lace, a big mermaid shape and dramatic, oversized sleeves that draped down. The look was elevated with a bold headpiece of red flowers and theatrical make-up.

Although she didn’t stay for long – hurrying off to headline another leg of her Mayhem Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden – that gothic-meets-glam entrance is one we won’t soon forget.

Shop the Vibe

This gown is one of a kind but these pieces can get you in the same mood:

• A structured black lace mermaid gown with
  dramatic sleeves.
• Pair it with a bold headpiece in scarlet red
  florals for sheer theatrical contrast.
• Choose jewelry with gothic elegance like a
  sculptural brooch or statement earring.

Final Fashion Take

Lady Gaga made a statement with her 2025 VMA outfit by proving you don’t have to stay at the event. The Marc Jacobs dress she wears has an oversized silhouette that gives a femme-fatal edge and reaffirms why she is a fashion force to reckon with. Every time you look at her, you get the feeling that she mixes art, fashion and performance into one thing.