As anticipation builds for the first all-women space mission since 1963, Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, and Gayle King made a glamorous appearance at the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Los Angeles. Just days away from their April 14 launch into space, the trio took a fashionable detour to honor some of the brightest minds in science.
A night where science meets stardom
The Breakthrough Prize, often hailed as the “Oscars of Science,” celebrates outstanding contributions in life sciences, mathematics, and fundamental physics. This year’s ceremony sparkled with both celebrity flair and intellectual brilliance, setting the perfect stage for Katy Perry’s cosmic-inspired couture moment.
Katy Perry's celestial ensemble by Gaurav Gupta
Never one to shy away from a bold fashion statement, Katy Perry turned heads in an otherworldly gown designed by Indian couturier Gaurav Gupta. Straight from his “Aarohanam” collection, which debuted at Paris Couture Week, the piece was titled the “Silver-Blue Reptilian Glass Embroidery Gown.”
The form-fitting, column-style dress shimmered with an ethereal glow, covered entirely in intricate glass beadwork that mimicked reptilian texture and movement. It captured light from every angle, creating an optical play that made Perry look like she stepped out of a sci-fi fantasy.
A look fit for a mission to the stars
Styled by Georgia Pendlebury, the entire ensemble was a nod to futuristic glam. From the daring cutouts to the sculptural headpiece, every element was curated to echo the theme of space and transformation. The gown’s silver-blue palette and beadwork didn’t just dazzle, it told a story of movement, mystery, and momentum, perfectly echoing Perry’s upcoming journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Power, fashion, and lift-off vibes
The presence of Lauren Sánchez and Gayle King alongside Perry wasn't just about fashion, it was about representing a new era of space travel. As they prepare for the historic all-female mission, their appearance at the Breakthrough Prize event was a stylish reminder of how women continue to break new ground, not only in entertainment and media, but also in science and space exploration.
Countdown to history
The upcoming flight marks a milestone moment, reminiscent of Valentina Tereshkova’s solo space mission in 1963. But this time, it’s not just one woman, it’s a team. And if this red carpet is anything to go by, they’re heading into orbit with style, strength, and sparkle.
