Simone Ashley made a striking appearance in a plunging black blazer at the 2025 Pirelli Calendar launch gala, capturing attention alongside other high-profile attendees. Padma Lakshmi added to the evening’s glamour with her sophisticated style, while Martine Gutierrez made a bold statement in a nearly nude ensemble. The event was marked by these standout looks, showcasing an array of fashion-forward choices by the stars in attendance.
The 29-year-old actress, who recently posed nude for the Pirelli Calendar, showcased her stunning style at the event in a daring plunging black blazer paired with tiny shorts, sheer tights, and sleek stilettos. She completed the look with gold drop earrings and wore her long, raven hair elegantly tucked behind her ear, highlighting her flawless makeup.
Meanwhile, Padma Lakshmi, 54, exuded elegance in a glamorous brown satin gown, styled with heels and gold jewelry. Martine Gutierrez, 35, made a bold statement, posing nude with cellophane wrapped around her figure.
Euphoria actress Hunter Schafer, 25, also left little to the imagination, posing fully nude on a beach with a large leaf artfully concealing her modesty. With her long, wet blonde hair loose, she knelt on the sand, smoldering into the camera lens, captured by photographer Ethan James Green.
Joining her, Bridgerton star Simone Ashley bared all in a striking black-and-white photo. She posed confidently, covering her chest with one hand while a small cloth preserved her modesty. Her long, dark curls framed her face as she displayed her stunning figure, captured for the calendar shoot in the Miami Keys, which took place in May and June.
Not to be outshone, British actor John Boyega, 32, showcased his physique in tiny swim trunks. The Oscar-winning actor added a dramatic touch by ripping open a black shirt to reveal his toned body and a prominent chest tattoo.
Top Chef star Padma Lakshmi turned up the heat in the 2025 Pirelli Calendar, showcasing her timeless figure as she posed braless in the ocean. Wearing a plunging, sheer white dress that draped elegantly over her, she sat on a rock, pushing her wet hair back to reveal her stunning profile.
Italian singer Elodie, 34, also commanded attention, posing nude while leaning against a tree in shallow water.
The Pirelli Calendar, published annually by Pirelli’s UK branch since 1964, is a highly exclusive item gifted only to select celebrities and Pirelli clients. Historically known for its sensual photoshoots, the calendar has featured icons like Naomi Campbell, Patti Smith, Serena Williams, Yoko Ono, and Nicole Kidman, among others.
In 2017, Pirelli redefined its approach, adopting a feminist direction that celebrated age and diversity. That year’s calendar was praised for featuring stars such as Robin Wright, Julianne Moore, Charlotte Rampling, and Helen Mirren, who represented a shift toward a more inclusive vision. Previously famous for its alluring imagery and scantily-clad models, the Pirelli Calendar continues to evolve, embracing themes of empowerment and individuality.
The 2020 Pirelli Calendar marked a significant shift, featuring A-list stars like Emma Watson, Kristen Stewart, and Claire Foy fully clothed, portraying Shakespeare’s Juliet in everything from denim jackets to period costumes. This “wokest” edition, shot by renowned fashion photographer Paolo Roversi, continued Pirelli’s evolution away from its traditionally racy image, replacing past glamour shots with more modest, thoughtful portrayals.
This dramatic departure from the 1980s and 1990s aesthetic saw no bikinis, provocative poses, or nudity. Instead, stars like Claire Foy posed in casual, understated outfits, including a grey knitted cardigan, signaling a new direction for the calendar. The 2020 lineup featured young, socially-conscious stars, including Yara Shahidi, Mia Goth, Rosalia, Indya Moore, Chris Lee, and Stella Roversi, known for their bold stances on social and political issues.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pirelli Calendar was not published in 2021—the first interruption since its inception in 1964. In 2022, the calendar celebrated its 60th anniversary with Ghanaian photographer Prince Gyasi, the first Black photographer for the series, who featured icons such as Naomi Campbell, Idris Elba, and former footballer Marcel Desailly.
At this year’s photocall in London, Padma Lakshmi impressed in a white pinstripe suit with a black V-neck blouse, while John Boyega stood out in a burgundy dashiki suit paired with white trainers, highlighting the calendar’s continued embrace of diverse styles and representation.
