Deepika Padukone wearing velvet at the Academy Museum Gala answers one question—is this the red carpet trend of the season?

Deepika Padukone made her appearance at the Academy Museum Gala, and we’re wondering if the ever-evolving debate on velvet can finally be put to rest. The Pathaan actor wore a Louis Vuitton velvet dress in a deep violet shade. Textured materials seem to be Padukone’s kryptonite if we were to go by her previous appearance at the Cartier store opening. But it’s not just her. Priyanka Chopra wore a Ralph Lauren velvet gown to the Met Gala, and more recently, Margot Robbie wore a rich black velvet corset gown for her premier for Asteroid City earlier this year.