TIME honoree Noa Argamani stuns in symbolic yellow on red carpet

Noa Argamani, freed from Hamas captivity in June 2024, wore a stunning yellow satin gown by Israeli designer Eli Tala to the 2025 TIME100 Gala in New York on Saturday night.

Now one of Israel’s most prominent figures, Argamani has used her growing platform to deliver a powerful and urgent message: the fight to bring all remaining hostages home must not be forgotten. The 27-year-old was recently named to TIME magazine’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

The gown, completed in just three days before Argamani's flight to New York, carried deep symbolism. Yellow has become the global color of solidarity with the hostages, including Argamani’s partner, Avinatan Or, who remains in Hamas captivity after 569 days.

Her elegant, one-shoulder dress featured a classic A-line cut, made of soft yellow satin that shimmered under the lights. Delicate draping and intricate folds added a luxurious, timeless feel, ensuring that Argamani’s appearance was both striking and deeply meaningful.

Sharing the red carpet with figures like U.S. President Donald Trump, Argentine President Javier Milei, billionaire Elon Musk, and Hollywood stars Scarlett Johansson and Blake Lively, Argamani’s presence at the gala was a poignant reminder of a continuing humanitarian crisis.

While Argamani’s public appearances in recent months have been modest and restrained, her appearance at the TIME100 Gala blended grace and strength: a visual statement of resilience, determination, and hope for the return of all hostages.