Nothing says springtime like pastels, and this season’s trendiest shade seen on the red carpet that is good enough to eat. Introducing “butter” yellow: a pale lemon hue that could pass for a neutral.
Labels like Sandy Liang, Bottega Veneta and Schiaparelli sent butter yellow down the runway in recent months, setting the sunshine-y trend for spring and summer.
Ahead, see Rihanna, Emily Ratajkowski and more stars who’ve brought butter yellow to the red carpet and beyond.
Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Plaza at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in January.
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Aubrey Plaza’s Loewe gown at the Emmys went viral for its resemblance to Post-it notes and naturally, a pat of butter. The actress’ satin shift, which debuted on the runway last fall, featured a statement pin and a column silhouette. Plaza accessorized with gold Alexandre Birman platforms and Effy jewelry.
Rihanna
Rihanna at a Fenty Beauty launch event in April.
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Rihanna celebrated the release of her makeup brand’s new foundation in a strapless Alexander McQueen midi dress evoking an animal hide. She paired her pale yellow frock with high-heeled gladiator sandals and layered bracelets.
Emily Ratajkowski
Emily Ratajkowski at the 2024 King’s Trust Global Gala in May.
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At the King’s Trust Global Gala, Ratajkowski took the plunge in a silk Dolce & Gabbana halter gown from the fashion house’s fall 2002 archives.
Lila Moss
Lila Moss at 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 buttoned-up blazer and matching micro shorts by the Italian label. The up and coming model added on towering loafers in Gucci’s trademark “Ancora”‘ red hue.
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria during the Cannes Film Festival in May.
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Eva Longoria stepped out during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in a Rachel Gilbert midi dress adorned with sequin paillettes and rhinestones. The actress accessorized with tiny hoops and silver stiletto sandals.
Joey King
Joey King attends the closing ceremony of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 25.
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At the closing ceremony of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Joey King wore a buttery Miu Miu column gown featuring corsetry and a bow-embellished back cutout, as well as mesh elbow-length gloves adorned with rhinestones. The actress added on Gabriel & Co. diamond earrings, completing her look with black platform heels.