Back to the front: necklaces and other rear view surprises all the rage

Fashion trend for backless dresses apparent at Oscars has roots in body aesthetics and even socio-political landscape

Fashion is often used as a tool to make an impactful entrance, but in 2025, it’s a dramatic exit that’s trending.

At the Oscars, both The Substance’s Margaret Qualley and Wicked’s Michelle Yeoh wore diamond “backlaces” – necklaces that had been purposefully styled backwards so that they draped down the back of the spine rather than chest.