Any red carpet event has its moments. Oftentimes it doesn't really matter what the event it, as long as the stars would be seen on the red carpet. And they look amazing of course. Some put their minds to how they would look, and some are just radiant no matter what they have on.
Here are some of the most memorable moment on the red carpet at the Oscars and other red carpet events.
Naomi Watts- Venice Film Festival, 2018
This amazing Australian actress is known as a red carpet show-off, but a good one. She did not disappoint this time at the Venice Film Festival. Her red carpet look was fabulous with a hot-pink strapless gown from the house of Giorgio Armani Prive’s haute couture fall ’18 collection.
Accessorised head to toe
Watts knew how to finish it off perfectly with the perfect accessorize while not overdoing it. She chose silver metallic sandals, a chunky box clutch and an assortment of delicate jewelry that pulled the look together.
Hold your carpets, there's more!
Jessica Biel- Emmys, 2018
The Emmys only a couple of days ago brought out the stars with killer fashion. Exhibit A is ‘Sinners’ star and producer Jessica Biel who was definitely not sinning on the red carpet when she stepped out in this Ralph and Russo gown.
Romantic in dress and in life
The star finished off her look with soft waves which complemented the romantic nature of the dress and some gorgeous jewelry. She was also spotted getting the romance on later in the night with her hubby Justin Timberlake.
Kristen Bell- Emmys, 2018
Another stunner on the Emmy red carpet was Bell who took us to a very ‘Good Place’ with this sleek, fitted gown by Solace London which showed that her figure is one to die for.
Affordable Fashion
What was the most refreshing about Bell’s choice of Emmy outfit is that unlike other stars who dish out thousands for their look, Bell showed you don’t need to be a millionaire to look like a million bucks. The gown retails for only $530!
Regina King- Emmys, 2018
All Hail King’s royal style! The ‘Seven Seconds’ actress wore this form-fitting yellow number designed by Christian Soriano that looked absolutely picture perfect.
Winning on the carpet and off
Not only did she win in the fashion sense, but the actress also took home the awards for Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie! Upon her win the actress was so shocked that she dropped lipstick on her dress, but nothing stopped her from basking in the moment of her glory.
Sandra Oh- Emmys, 2018
The “Killing Eve” actress and “Greys Anatomy” alumni absolutely slayed the carpet with this fashion forward dress designed by Ralph and Russo. The dresses deep neckline and sleeves added all the glitz and glamor that was needed.
Melting over the cuteness
The beautiful actress brought along the most honored guests to accompany her, her parents! She also made history that night for being the first Asian actor to be nominated in her category. You go girl!
Rachel Brosnahan- Emmys, 2018
While her role as the Marvellous Mrs. Maisel character may bring out laughs, there was nothing funny about this serious fashion moment she had in a vibrant Oscar de la Renta design which she accessorized perfectly with some Tiffany and Co. earrings.
For the win
And it is lucky she looked this drop-dead gorgeous as she landed up scooping up the comedy actress Emmy at the awards! But she also used the platform of winning to inspire people to vote when she stated after receiving her award: “It’s something that’s happening all over the country right now. One of the most important ways that we can find and use our voices is to vote.”
Heidi Klum- Emmys, 2018
We don’t expect anything less from supermodel and businesswoman Heidi Klum than perfection on the red carpet and at this year’s Emmys, she certainly did not disappoint!
Glamor Goddess
She donned a pastel peach creation by Zac Posen which emphasized her hourglass figure. The America's Got Talent judge also added onto the glam with a chocker from Lorraine Schwartz.
Samira Wiley- Emmys, 2018
An award show is barely an award show without some sparkle, and that’s exactly what Samira Wiley provided in this silver, short-sleeved Jenny Peckham dress embellished with extra bling on the shoulders
Handmaids Tale star
Wiley’s second nomination turned into her first Emmy win as Best guest actress in a drama series. Wiley acknowledged her Handmaids co-star Elisabeth Moss on state after accepting her award saying she is “the most amazing scene partner a girl could ask for.”
Thandie Newton- Emmys, 2018
The Westworld Actress was perfect in pink for the Emmys when she donned this one-shoulder, floor length gown that looked breath-taking and paired it with baubles by Harri Winston.
Another Godly win
In her acceptance speech after winning Outstanding Supporting Actress for her work in Westworld she combined the holy with the profane with her brilliant acceptance speech starting off ““I don’t believe in God, but I’m going to thank her tonight,”.
Vanessa Kirby- Emmys, 2018
One of the most perfectly polished looks of the Emmys was Vanessa Kirby who chose a blush bustier dress by Tom Ford and a sleep hairstyle. The matching clutch just topped off the look to perfection.
Shocking Transformation
What no one could believe was the shocking transformation, she looked worlds away from her character Princess Margaret in The Crown and was every bit a babe!
Many Moore- Emmys, 2018
Mandy Moore was radiant at this years Emmy debuting a darker hair color to match the fit and flare custom Rodarte dress. She was a vision pairing the look with Harry Winston diamond drop earrings and a diamond cuff- glamor goddess
Who needs an Emmy when your dress is as sparkly as the award?
Although many were surprised and saddened that the star was not nominated for her role in This is Us, she took to Twitter to remind everyone that she’s already a winner.
Emma Stone- Venice Film Festival, 2018
Everyone loves Emma Stone. The quirky and gorgeous actress rocks any hair color and is one of the biggest names in Hollywood today. She also clearly knows how to kill it in the fashion department and proved that when she walked the red carpet last week at the premiere of her film “The Favorite”.
Stone Cold Fox
She stepped out in a semi-sheer embroidered Louis Vuitton cruise look and finished it off with metallic lucite heel sandals. The look was whimsical perfection from head to toe.
Lady Gaga- Venice Film Festival, 2018
Lady Gaga was another high-powered woman strutting her stuff at the Venice Film last week and was also on the long list of ladies who chose pink for the color of the night.
A Star is Born
Gaga hit the red carpet for the premiere of her long-awaited film ‘A Star is Born’ where rumors are she shows her brilliant acting skills. She wore a baby-pink feathered off-the-shoulder Valentino Haute fall’18 gown and looked like a real star.
Dakota Johnson- Venice Film Festival, 2018
I don’t know about you, but I am counting down the days till I get to see ‘Suspiria’, the supernatural horror of Dakota Johnson. When she appeared at the premiere of the long-awaited film she looked anything but horrific. On the other hand she wore only one shade of red, which is something to talk about, as it was an amazing shade.
Lady in Red
Johnson channeled old Hollywood glamour in this strapless red crepe Christian Dior Haute gown designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri and coupled with the smoky eyes and statement earrings, she was a masterpiece in human form.
Chloe Grace Moretz- Venice Film Festival, 2018
Chloe Grace Moretz is another actress that stars alongside Dakota Johnson in ‘Suspiria’, the supernatural horror. The blonde beauty who is becoming a bigger name in the film industry showed she isn’t afraid to take fashion risks when she walked the red carpet this year.
Printed Perfection
You either love or hate this navy printed dress which she rocked at her movie premiere. Off the shoulder and not lacking in prints it certainly is a lot to take in.
Tilda Swinton- Venice Film Festival, 2018
Another Hollywood woman powerhouse in the film Suspiria is Tilda Swinton who is known for her weird and wonderful fashion choices throughout the years. The tall androgynous-looking actress proved herself a fashion queen.
Lovely in Yellow
The actress wore a lime dress with mint green shoes when she attended the photocall for Suspiria. The more modest covered up look paired with the popping colors was a perfect combination.
Cate Blanchett- Venice Film Festival, 2018
The 49-year-old actress channelled Old Hollywood with this elegant look when she attended the premiere of A Star Is Born in Italy on Friday. The Oscar winner looked breath-taking in the floor-length black velvet Giorgio Armani Prive gown that had its own sex appeal in the plunging neckline,
Glamour and Grace
She exuded glamour and grace from head to toe and took the look to the next level with the dramatic sleeves that were embroided in bezels and white feathers. She kept her makeup to a minimum and her hair simple allowing all the attention to go straight to the stunning dress.
Irina Shayk- Venice Film Festival, 2018
She knows how to support her man in style. Irina Shayk was also in attendance when she stepped out on the red carpet for the premiere of‘A Star Is Born’ which her long-time boyfriend Bradley Cooper both directed and stars in.
Leading lady
She looked fierce in an Atelier Versace dress and Versace heels and was, of course, accompanied by the designer herself on the red carpet, Donatella Versace.
Sara Sampaio, Venice Film Festival, 2018
Sarah Sampaio was one of the many models who attended the opening ceremony for the ‘First Man’ premiere during the 2018 Venice Film Festival in Italy. Her Armani Prive Fall 2018 look drew all the attention, and it is not hard to understand why.
Tied with a Bow
She was classic and elegant in the champagne colored lame silk gown embroidered with crystals and while that bow could have been read as too dramatic, somehow it works perfectly.
Claire Foy- Venice Film Festival, 2018
Claire Foy chose a bold look for the First Man premiere at the 2018 Venice Film Festival. The actress wore Valentino Haute Couture dress and a Messika ring and rocked the colors which are not easy to pull off.
Queen of the Red Carpet
The actress, behind The Crown’s Queen Elizabeth, looked as regal as she does on-screen. Foy, who played the lead on the popular Netflix drama for the first two seasons is passing the role to Olivia Coleman as the plot jumps forward in time and the entire cast gets shuffled.
Gal Gadot - L.A. premiere of Wonder Woman, 2017
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This red sequined halter gown was worn by Gal Gadot in 2017, this means she has already experienced several red carpet ceremonies. That is why we can't quite understand what happened here. Yes, it is an amazing dress, but something in the overall look makes us wonder more than Wonder Woman.
Strong Red
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This was taken at the LA premiere of her Wonder Woman film and as you can see red really complements her looks. But next time we would like to see her hair long and wavey.
Meghan Markle-NBC Summer Press
There is very little the stunning Meghan Markle cannot do. From her acting abilities, her passion for advocating for those in need, to her impeccable style.
But do we expect anything else of a royal? Now we will wait and see how she changes the Royal style dress.
The Princess
We are excited to see how her fashion develops, but the truth is her style is always on point like when she rocked this pantsuit ensemble. with style and sophistication like this, she is bound to fit into the royal family!
Katy Perry-Grammy Awards, 2017
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Since she kissed a girl, and liked it, Katy Perry has been one of the biggest names in music, topping chart after chart and winning more music awards than we can count.
But she has also remained a bit of a controversial figure, and is no stranger to celeb feuds, including her ongoing feud with Taylor Swift.
I'm gold
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When it comes to style, Perry is also known for her controversial choices- this outfit is clear proof of that. Although her blonde locks and makeup really highlight her beautiful facial features, when it comes to the outfit this was clearly a risk that didn’t pay off. From the metallic looking turtleneck, to that over-feathery skirt, this outfit does her and her figure no favors at all.
Emma Stone - Academy Awards, 2017
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Emma Stone, our true sweetheart, showed up to her expected awarding ceremony in a golden dress of her own, as if she didn't know it would match the Oscar award fully. Oh... she knew the Oscar was in her pocket and she wanted to stun us all with her amazing look. Well, she did it.
Golden Beauty
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Her dress is a custom Givenchy Haute Couture gown, and it took 1,700 hours to create. 1,700 hours! She also had on some Tiffany & Co. jewelry to complete the La La Land winner girl look. Her dress is a nostalgic kick back to the 1920's glamour, with the fringed skirt and embellished golden bodice and all. All she needs to do now is to Jitterbug.
Emilia Clarke- Golden Globes, 2016
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She is the mother of dragons, and as such, nothing but fierce fashion is expected from her both on and off screen! Emilia Clarke has wowed the world with her acting abilities on the hit series Game of Thrones and as we all wait patiently for the 8th and final season, we have to make do with seeing the GOT stars on Red Carpets and waiting for their next and last season.
Queen appearance
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It is clear that even when Clarke takes off her silvery wig that turns her into Dany, she is a vision. This Dolce & Gabbana black dotted dress which she paired with Anita Ko jewellery took us back in fashion time to a more elegant era while still pushing the fashion envelope.
Miranda July-Academy Awards, 2017
She is quite a new face on the block, but is slowly making waves with her visual art and film making abilities. Miranda July was included in the list of top filmmakers in Filmmaker Magazine's "25 New Faces of Indie Film" in 2004, won a Caméra d'Or prize in The Cannes Festival 2005, and a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, so clearly her voice is appreciated.
Look into my eyes
She always stands for something, even on the Red Carpet as you can see by the blue ribbon she wore on this Red Carpet to raise awareness for prostate cancer. However, it was lost among the bids that decorated this odd transparent dress. We can all agree this look is more awkward than anything else, although her blue eyes do pop!
Cher-Academy Awards, 1988
Cher basically invented controversial Red-Carpet fashion. Back in the day everyone would wait to see what her next Red-Carpet outfit would be, and she rarely ever disappointed giving fans something to talk about with her risky fashion and outrageous looks.
Cher my love
This very seductive number is just one example of the looks Cher carried which still inspires fashion today.
While it definitely is a little tacky, it definitely is both sexy and glam. It was this year where she won the Best Actress Award for ‘Moonstruck’, and she looks like a vision with her Academy Award in hand.
Bella Hadid- Cannes Film Festival, 2017
It seems unfair that one family has this much beauty. Bella Hadid the younger sister of Gigi Hadid has followed her mother and sister’s footsteps and taken the modeling world by storm this year with her unique and beautiful look.
The Hadid look
The 21-year-old looks breath-taking in this very see-through white dress and swept back hair, it makes us wonder why on earth ‘The Weeknd’ would let her get away! (here’s hoping there will be a steamy romance sooner or later)
Madonna-Grammy Awards, 2015
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Looking more like a French maid than a singer, Madonna lived up to her iconic name as the trashy pop queen when she walked the carpet in 2015. And although she was not up for any awards, she gave an award-worthy performance of her song ‘Living for Love’.
Matador dress
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But let's just take another second and fully dissect this rather odd choice of outfits. Firstly, surely Madonna is a bit old for such a look? (although at any age I wouldn’t be caught in this outfit).
From the fishnet stockings, to the face covering and the overwhelming cleavage, we wish we could have some of our glam Madonna back!
Sofia Richie- Cannes Festival, 2017
Sofia Richie is another new IT girl that has everyone talking. While the spotlight used to be on her famous dad, or reality star sister Nicole now all eyes are on her.
It could be due to the fact that she has blossomed into an exquisite model that pushes fashion boundaries as seen above, or because she is dating infamous playboy, Scott Disick who is six years her senior.
Hello
Regardless, we are just happy we get to watch her strut her stuff down the Red Carpet, especially in this favorite look of hers.
The black lace ostrich feather ensemble teamed with a statement yellow clutch is as close to perfection as you get- rock it girl!
Cara Delavigne-Met Gala, 2014
This feisty model brings sass with her wherever she goes, including the red-carpet. Cara shot to the spotlight a few years ago with her think lashes that started a new worldwide trend, and has stayed on top ever since with both music and acting success.
Stunning
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She has always been outspoken and proves her fierce nature when she takes the Red-Carpet, barely ever opting for a classic gown and rather choosing edgier, more androgynous looks that combine sexy, style and sass in one. (I’m a Cara fan, can you tell?)
Nicole Kidman-Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2017
Nicole Kidman is stunning, no one can deny it. But this lime green frock complete with ostrich feathers for shoulders would not be flattering on anyone, even if you are one of the most beautiful Hollywood stars of the era.
What is this?!
Although it definitely got her a lot of attention, which at the end of the day, is what everyone wants, it may have been for the wrong reasons in this fashion fail.
Miley Cyrus-MTV Awards, 2015
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It was at the peak of Miley’s bad girl days, when she ditched the Hannah Montana wig and picked up a joint or two, completely altering her one good girl image. Although it is not something anyone would want their daughters to wear, we have to admit she has the figure, and the attitude to rock this look.
The filth element
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How different this look is from her image nowadays, the calmer and more mature Miley who seems very settled and in love with her long-time beau Liam Hemsworth.
Cher-Academy Awards, 1986
And Cher is at it again. The eternal Hollywood rock chic has had more Red-Carpet fashion statements than anyone in the business.
1986 was a hard year for the performer who was snubbed for an Academy Award nomination for her role in “Masks”, but she did not let it stop her from making some major waves on the Red Carpet.
Nice Hairdo
The spikey head contraption, the web like bodice, her toned stomach and that freaky skirt all come together to form an odd, yet strangely alluring look. She's been tutoring us Cher style for almost 50 years now! When we think of it, Cher probably deserves a gallery of her own
Demi Moore- Academy Awards, 1989
It was Demi Moore’s year. She had Bruce Willis by her side, she was a cultural icon and sex symbol and was killing it in her roles on screen. But they say that success may blind the beneficiary, and when it comes to this Red-Carpet look, that was clearly the case.
Still happy
Her 1989 Academy Awards outfit was anything but stylish, the drape around her waste could easily have been her living-room curtain, and the whole bodice combination just looks wrong! While we are not even sure of what makes up this outfit, we are sure we never want to see it again.
Keltie Knight-Tiny Awards, 2017
Started from the bottom, now she is strutting her stuff down the Tony Red Carpets. Former cheerleader for the Knicks and New Jersey Nets, Keltie Knight has come a long way and is now both a well-known TV personality as well as a fashion icon.
Look at me
But being a fashion icon takes a lot of risks, and here it clearly did not pay off. While Knight is known for her activity in PETA against the use of animal fur, and perhaps her outfit here was meant to be some sort of cultural statement, it clearly got lost in translate on. The transparent pantsuit looks almost clown-like and is a big no no!
Kim Basinger-Academy Awards, 1989
1989 was a god year for Kim Basinger. It was the year that Tim Burton’s Batman came out, in which she featured, and it became the highest grossing film of her career!
Robot dress
It was also the year she rocked up in this very over-the-top wedding like dress to the Academy Awards, drawing all the attention.
We are not really sure if we love it or hate it. Although she looks the image of a young bride, later that year she ended her marriage of 8 years for Batman’s producer! Could she have been hinting something of her marital doom by wearing this dress?
Lena Dunham- Emmy Awards, 2014
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She is a force to be reckoned with. Outspoken, young, and fiery. Lena Dunham is obviously very talented, and if her two-time golden globe winning series Girls didn't make that clear, her winning the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series in 2013 should.
I'm ice cream
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But when it comes to the Red-Carpet, she may have to learn a thing, or two, or a million. This very very strange concoction of a dress does absolutely nothing for the starlet, and it wrong in so many ways!
Truth is, we doubt this outspoken star really cares what people think about her Red Carpet looks, and was probably more focussed that year on the reception of her book k "Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's Learned" which came out later that year.
Rachel Griffith- Academy Awards, 1999
She is trying to show off her purse, but all our eyes can take in is that awful pink dress! Rachel is the Australian actress that rose to prominence after her roles in Six Feet Under and Brothers and Sisters and earned an Academy nomination for her role in Muriel’s Wedding.
Don't laugh
This Red Carpet was a big event for the starlet and the nominee was hopeful to get everyone’s attention. She did much more than that, a doll character was made after her in a satire TV show back then.
Santigold- Grammy Awards, 2017
Santigold is using her art to challenge today’s culture of self-absorption and marketing with her new album 999¢.her first track, Can't Get Enough of Myself even featured an interactive clip allowing viewers to be a part of it.
I'm smiling
When she wore a conservative but bright pink dress with a huge childish three-headed dragon (or Hydra) all over the front with black platform shoes, she was looking for more attention, and that she got plenty of with fashion critics having a field day over this weird and wonderful fashion statement.
Sarah Jessica Parker- Met Gala, 2015
It truly is a stab to our fashion faith when we see supposed fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker rock up in something like this! She is on fire, and not in the good sense. Honestly it looks more like she is part of a crazy costume parade than a red carpet!
Queen of the city
Although the dress itself is not too bad, the stripe to the left should have started at the waist rather than the top adorning the poppy flower. Her bracelets are good for the dress, but the elephant in the room is the fiery tiara.
Sharon Stone-Academy Awards, 1995
Sharon Stone is a woman who has been making waves since she came on the scene. Who could forget her brilliant performance in Basic Instinct, for which she won a Golden Globe and shot to the status of a sex symbol.
A Symbol
This puffy dress she wore in 1995 is very different from the usual skin baring numbers she used to wear, and was clearly an ode to a wedding dress. She was in fact., planning to be a bride at this point as she was engaged to Bob Wagner but the two soon called it off and she returned the engagement ring to Wagner via FedEx! Clearly pre-empting your wedding with a wedding dress of this kind is not always good luck!
Solange Knowles-Met Gala, 2016
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Being the little sister of the Queen of the entertainment industry comes with its pro’s and cons. While Solange is also incredibly talented, writing songs for her older sis and pursuing her own music career, it cannot be easy to walk in Beyoncé’s shadows.
Yellow queen
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But this is not the way to go about getting attention for yourself Solange! When she rocked up at the Met Gala in this yellow…thing, no one really knew how to react. The a-symmetrical apparatus attached to her body takes the focus away from her natural beauty altogether.
Sophia Loren-Academy Awards, 2009
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She has more awards than we can count, one thing is for sure, Sophia Loren has had just about as successful a career as one can have in the Hollywood field.
Amazing as always
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And at age 75, she is still rocking it. Just look at her amazing figure in this dress! Although the bottom is clearly a fail, with over-the-top flowery designs that weigh down the dress, we still have to take a moment to admire how graciously she has aged!
Adele-Grammy Awards, 2017
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She was the biggest winner of the night, with an astounding 5 Grammy Awards to her name, so it is a pity that when it came to fashion, Adele did not continue her winning streak. In this pseudo-Victorian styled dress, she almost looks like a pickle!
Singing beauty
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It is a pity because Adele usually kills the Red Carpet in her fashion forwards and beautiful gowns, but I guess even Adele has off days!
Adriana Lima-Met Gala, 2014
I bet Game of Thrones producer GRR Martin had no idea that Cersei’s golden armour would become something of a fashion statement. Indeed, this dress is eerily similar to the golden armour the evil queen wears constantly.
The look
However, there is no doubt it just doesn’t work. It kills Adriana Lima’s bust and kind of looks like it is being worn backwards. If a Victoria Secret model cannot pull off a look, it doesn’t belong on anyone!
Angelina Jolie-Academy Awards, 2001
When you are as beautiful as Angelina Jolie it is really hard to look bad. This dress that Angie wore in 2001 certainly was not one of her best. It does accentuate her figure, and we have to give her props for dying her hair the same color as her dress- serious commitment!
Black beauty
However, it is clear looking at this photo just how much her fashion has evolved since then. Fast forward 17 years, we know she would not be caught dead in something as plain and gothic as this number!
Barbra Streisand-Academy Awards, 1969
It was a year full of exciting things, Woodstock, Nixon, the Boeing 747 makes its maiden flight, John Lennon, and ,Yoko Ono, get hitched and ,Neil Armstrong, and ,Buzz Aldrin, walk on the moon
I don't need color
But the cherry on the top may have been this little number which the legendary Streisand wore when she accepted her Oscar. Mixing the transparent material, the white collar and the adorable hairdo, it was the ultimate good girl/ bad girl combination and she rocked it!
Beyoncé- Academy Awards, 2009
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She is the queen of the entertainment industry, and together with her husband Jay Z she is one of the strongest forces in Hollywood. When it comes to style, Beyoncé is also known for being flawless, however, this black and gold dress which she wore to the Academy awards just falls that bit short of our expectations.
Don't stop me
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While it was not awful, the fishtail bottom is a far cry from stylish. However, it was her mom Tina’s design, and one think Beyoncé does is listen to her mother! Tina designed Beyoncé’s wedding dress, and the pop star wore it despite really hating it.
Laetitia Casta- Cannes Festival 2013
This former Victoria Secret Angel has graced a fair share of magazine covers, over 100 to be exact, and has featured on Guess? Jeans, Tommy Hilfiger, Miu Miu, Pepe Jeans, Alberta Ferretti and XOXO ad campaigns, so she is no stranger to experimental fashion.
Feathers
However, her Victoria Secret Angel personae may have taken over a tad too much when she rocked up in this ridiculous winged Cristian Dior number that had everyone questioning her fashion sanity! I guess after being a signature angel from 1998-2002, wings are important!
Faye Dunaway-Academy Awards, 2007
She is a veteran of countless iconic blockbusters including Bonnie and Clyde, Don Juan DeMarco, Chinatown and many others, so she is certainly no stranger to red carpet fashion. However, usually Faye sticks with the pantsuit rather than the dress, and now we understand why!
Timeless beauty
When she rocked up in this frock, half see through and totally awkward, she proved that while acting is her forte, fashion is certainly not.
Gabriel Union-Academy Awards, 2017
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This dress has everything going for it, including the fact that it is being worn by the beautiful Gabriel who could rock pretty much everything, yet somehow it still falls just a little short.
No words!
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Firstly, there is the fact that it is pretty nerve-wracking to look at, with the super risky slits we can imagine just one wrong move, and something will be exposed! The colours don’t compliment nor contrast, and it seems as though the dress hasn’t exactly decided what it wants to say.
Jenna Lyons-Tony Awards, 2017
Everyone expects celebs to be more fashionable than most, but when you are a fashion designer and guru, that standard is even higher. That is why when Jena Lyons rocked up in this dress that looks like a mixture between a silk bathroom and a kimono, everyone was very disappointed.
Nerd dress
She was clearly trying to be true to herself, sporting her favorite sequins on her purse, and unsorted neon stripes cover black shiny fabric – hallmarks of her style. But it just doesn’t work. Former J.Crew creative director and president, should have really known better.
Gigi Hadid- American Music Awards, 2016
When it looks like you are walking on a runway every time you leave your home, it is incredibly hard to pick just one favorite Red-Carpet look. This is definitely the case for IT girl Gigi Hadid who has graced more Vogue cover’s in the past year than we can keep track of.
The gigi dress
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But this gown definitely takes the cake as being her most fashion-forward Red-Carpet moment yet. The daring, almost fully see-through dress with exposed shoulders and a diamond-encrusted choker left little to the imagination while still managing to be the picture of elegance.
Halle Berry-Academy Awards, 2002
This dress is trying so hard to be fashionable, but it just does not make the cut. And if a dress cannot look good on Halle Berry who happens to be one of the sexiest woman in the world, it cannot look good on anyone.
Flower girl
Halle is beautiful and radiant, and won an Academy award in 2002, but not for the dress. This Eli Saab number doesn’t work.
While the color of the dress is beautiful and really complements Halle's unique complexion, the diagonal seam around her waist is wrong and the contrast between the top and bottom is more of an eyesore than a statement
Kate Hudson-Academy Awards,2001
When your close friend is designing you dress, it leaves you in a bit of an awkward position. It was the year that Kate Hudson was nominated for an Academy Award (her only nomination), and her good friend Stella McCartney arraigned this dress for her which, according to Kate made her feel like “the hippiest girl on the world”.
Weird pink
But when she woke up the next morning, she found herself on all the lists of ‘worst dressed!’ apparently her and Stella laughed it off and blamed it on the bad hairdo. Personally, I absolutely love this dress and think it gives a real wispy vibe and compliments Kate’s petite figure.
Dakota Johnson- Academy Awards, 2017
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It is the farthest cry from her 50 Shades of Grey personae, in which she is usually scantily clad (or totally naked). Dakota Johnson comes from a long line of famous actors, so we expect her to be in the know as to what to wear on the red carpet.
50 shades of gold
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It is a total mystery, therefore, why she chose this fancy pilgrims wear to the Oscars. unless this is an ultra-conservative Christian statement – like Madonna in the early 90's trying to persuade everyone, she was a devout Jesus loving Christian, this look is a total fail.
Gwyneth Paltrow- Academy Awards, 2002
There is no doubt this willowy blonde is one of the most beautiful in the business, but come on Gwyneth! How did you go so wrong with this one! The awkward half see through black dress did absolutely nothing for her figure, and will be remembered as one of her biggest fashion fails.
I don't know what...
Since then, she has had a number of red carpet fiascos, though none robbed her of her beauty and figure like this one did!
Daisey Ridley- UK Premier of Star Wars, 2017
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Many fans of the Star Wars movies loved Daisy in her Jedi character. They are also certain of this; leading lady Daisy Ridley is the new and stunning girl on the Hollywood block. When a host of celebs flocked the Red Carpets for the UK premiere, all eyes were on Ridley who looked absolutely stunning.
The Jedi dress
The gorgeous vinyl one-shoulder Calvin Klein creation teemed with a think belt to highlight her gorgeous figure was fashion forward and paid off. We cannot wait to see what this beauty walk many more Red Carpets in her acting future.
Lady Gaga- MTV Awards, 2010
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It was a look that made every single headline and will go down in history books as one of the most talked about red carpet outfits in history, even giving Cher a run for her money. Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress, made out of raw meat, was an expression of the artist at how she feels looked at as a woman, forced to expose her flesh to get attention.
Meat the dress
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The dress is now safely displayed in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame museum (like many other red-carpet dresses). The raw meat was taxidermized and preserved like beef jerky.
Lady Gaga- American Music Awards, 2013
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Lady Gaga has certainly proved that she knows how to make an entrance. Although it is not as infamous as the raw meat dress (because honestly, what can top that/) when Gaga rocked up on this human operated worthy steed, she had all eyes on her.
Horse queen
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Lady Gaga's horse was operated by two crewmen that were inside it and had to carry Lady Gaga and the horse contraption all along the red carpet.
Lady Gaga- Grammy Awards, 2011
Gaga is at it again ladies and gents! She refused to let the meat dress, nor the horse be the peak of her fashion statement, and this time rocked up in an egg! She later hatched from the egg on stage to perform Born This Way… we doubt that is how she was born, but we do admire the artistic license!!
Egg queen
She later claimed that she had been cooped in the egg for three days, preparing for her performance. So, what came first the swan or the egg?
Sally Kirkland- Academy Awards, 2002
Sally Kirkland has been around forever. She watched Cher grow up and probably even remembers Barbra Streisand’s awful 1969 outfit. But she is not really on their level having only received one Academy award in 1987 (still, its more than any of us have received!)
I'm gorgeous
It's not that she's unemployed or needs the attention. Throughout the years she developed a certain style that landed her time after time in the worst dress category. Can it be just a cry for attention? Or is her sense of style really just that off?
Katy Perry- MTV Awards, 2015
Your opinion on this dress really depends on if you are a glitter fan, because Katy decided to go all out decorating this very minimal dress with a hell of a lot of glitter for the 2015 MTV Awards.
That same year she was invited to perform during the Super Bowl halftime show and spent the rest of the year being followed around by a documentary crew documenting her preparations.
Blue Love
What we are all wondering is why she decided to go for that bright blue hair. Was she channelling her inner smurf??
Madonna- Met Gala, 2016
The Like a Virgin star is no stranger to pushing boundaries. She has been making headlines for a longer time than I have been alive, and her outrageous fashion sense is only one of the areas which thrust her into the spotlight.
Hiding my body
Proving pants and bras are overrated, Madonna stepped out in this rather risky outfit for the Met Gala last year, we wonder what her children will think of this look when they find it somewhere on the internet years from now!
Emily Ratajkowski - Cannes film festival 2017
You are living under a whole if you have not heard of her. She has taken the modeling and social media world by storm and everyone wants a piece of her. Emily Ratajkowski splits her time between modeling and being an activist for women’s right and makes a habit of killing every red carpet she walks down.
Beauty on the carpet
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This dress is a prime example. The extravagant, half sheer gown she walked down in at the premiere of a Russian film ‘Loveless’ left everyone with their mouths open. The gorgeous black ensemble made her look like the ultimate glam goddess.
Will.i.am- Met Gala, 2016
He is the guy that is always ahead of the times. Let’s face it, Will.i.am is in 3008, and we’re all 200 and late.
Who I AM
Best known as the founding member of the Black-Eyed Peas, the group that pretty much everyone was obsessed with at a time in their lives, Will.i.am is a singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, actor, philanthropist and as we can now see- fashion icon.
Delta Goodrem-AACTA Awards, 2014
This dress is nearly perfection, the deep purple mixed with her smoky makeup and blonde locks makes this Australian soap star look drop-dead gorgeous. It is a pity it looks slightly like the wrong fit, Next time you get a tailored dress - make sure they take the right measurements or don’t get the metric system and imperial system confused.
Hot purple
Despite the slight off fitting, Delta Goodrem is clearly as beautiful as she is talented, and we cannot wait to see more of her red carpet looks in the future
Heidi Klum – Academy Awards, 2016
Being the host of one of the most watched fashion shows in the world, we all expect Heidi Klum to dazzle us on the runway and shoe just how fashion forward she can be. So, when we see her in this awkward, over the top purple number, we cannot help but be disappointed!
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I guess even the Project Runway host can’t always get it right. This A-symmetrical design does nothing for her figure, and nothing for her reputation as a fashion icon. If even Heid Klum’s goddess-like looks cannot salvage an outfit, you know it does not belong on the Red Carpet!
Taraji P. Henson- SAG Awards, 2017
She reigns as Cookie Lyon in Empire, and she clearly reigns on the Red Carpet too. Taraji Penda Henderson is as impressive as they get. From her emotional performances, her writing abilities, and her influential and outspoken personality, we just cannot get enough of her.
I'm strong!
This beautifully embellished gown which she donned at the SAG Awards is as close to perfect as you get and just shows how she is both a strong, confident and sexy woman.
Zoe Kravitz-Met Gala, 2016
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Zoe Kravitz is a magical fairy princess, and anyone who says differently is plain wrong. I mean who else can get away with wearing a mask so casually and pull it off like she can?
Can you see me?
Born to fame to parent Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonnet, Kravitz has recently been making a name for herself, starring in the blockbuster Divergent as well as having her one foot in the music industry with her band ‘Elevator Fight’ and her other foot in the modeling industry- talk about doing it all
Charlize Theron- Academy Awards, 2010
We are not really sure what was going through the usually stylish Charlize Theron’s head when she wore this dress. It is equally as confusing as to why Dior put cinnamon buns on her front, completely distorting her beautiful figure!
Pink bunny
Her future red-carpet outfits were usually on point, so we want to put this down to a learning curve and move swiftly along!
Lindsay Lohan- Liz and Dick Premier, 2012
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It is sad to see such a promising starlet like Lindsay Lohan fall into the trap of too much fame and fortune and unravel at the seems- which is symbolic in this dress which literally looks like it may split at the seams.
I'm shy
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Although the red lips do a lot for her complexion, the dress she is wearing to this biographical television film premier is not her best look. Actually, of all the Hollywood stories that we have been following over the years, Lindsay Lohan's is the saddest by far. The once fiery talented redhead has been all but consumed by her early and mismanaged success.
Rumer Willis-Elle Women in Music, 2014
We can imagine it is hard growing up in your parent’s shadow, but Rumer Willis has done an admirable job of developing her own brand and personality despite being raised by her super famous parents Bruce Willis and Demi Moore.
I'll tell my dad
But Rumer clearly still does not have it all figured out when it comes to fashion. When it comes to this outfit, we are all a little confused. Although the sandals are cute, the cut-out skirt makes her proportions look strange.
Bjork- Academy Awards, 2001
Who can forget this crazy look worn by the strange and quirky Bjork at the Academy Awards back in 2001. The Icelandic performer made a name for herself while redefining pop art with crazy outfits on and off stage.
Swan lake
Whenever you take fashion risks, it is a hit or miss, and this was so much of a miss it was almost okay!
Although she missed out on an Academy Award the year before, she made sure to capture everyone’s attention with this dress which literally looked like she had a giant dead swan wrapper around her body. You don’t get odder than that.
Uma Thurman-Academy Awards, 2004
We are not the only people that think this Christian Lacroix dress is horrible, even the beautiful Uma herself admits this is one fashion choice she very much regrets!!
Killing bill
It looks something like a cross between a traditional Bavarian outfit and a milkmaid. The only redeeming factor is that it shows off her very long and very enviable legs.
Lorelei Linklater- Academy Awards, 2015
She is the daughter of Richard Linklater and a newcomer to the Hollywood world, making her first debut in her father’s film in 2001 and killing it when she played Samantha Evens in the movie Boyhood which garnered a fortune of praise. She is also not a stranger to trouble, in 2016 she was arrested for cocaine possession and DUI.
She got off lightly with 3 years' probation and the DUI charge was dropped.
China dress
We hope that she learns from this, after all she is young, beautiful and has so much to give. If she doesn’t clean up her act, her career could be a lot like this dress- a lot of potential, but it just does not come together.
Juliette Lewis- Academy Awards, 2015
A little trashy, but always a good time, it is hard not to love Juliette Lewis. This former bad girl has acted alongside some greats including Brad Pitt on ‘California’ (who she later dated), and Johnny Depp in ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’.
Yellow beauty
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Lewis grew up on the wrong side of the streets, arrested at 15 for illegal driving, she struggled with the law and drug addiction.
She has kept to her self for a while so when she hit the red carpet after her latest role in ‘Nerve’ everyone was excited! But this dress, eerily resembling of a thick nylon tablecloth did more than disappoint.
Rihanna-Valerian Premier,2017
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Rihanna is perfection. The singer/ actress and business woman has a finger in every field of the entertainment industry and kills it every time.
Her recent launching of her makeup brand took the world by storm and has impressed everyone with the inclusive range of colors and shades.
Music queen
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Her fashion and beauty has never been more on show as in this pink ensemble which makes her look like both a Disney princess and ballerina. This beauty from Barbados who embraces her curves should be a role-model to us all when it comes to being fiercely fashionable.
Geena Davis- Academy Awards, 1992
She is a powerhouse of a woman- actress, film producer, writer, voice actress, former fashion model, and former archer. But it seems even the strongest of woman can have huge fails when it comes to the fashion world.
It's a... ummm
Who knows what Geena was thinking when she wore this wannabe over-the-top dress in 1992.
We all know this was the year that she met Renny Harlin (who would become her third divorcee), we don't know if this wedding dress wannabe outfit for the Academy Awards was to secure the Best Actress award or was a secret message to Renny to propose.
Amber Rose- MTV Awards, 2014
I don’t think any place is the right place to wear something as trashy and revealing as Amber’s outfit at the 2014 MTV awards, especially not the red carpet! Who knows what went wrong since Rose is first and foremost a model and it is literally her job to look fashionable and classy.
Don't look back
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The only thing this naked chain dress is good for is revealing her figure, which we admit is as close to perfect as possible, but there are more tasteful ways to go about it, and this is just not one of them. A complete fashion fail.
Sia-Vanity Fair, 2015
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Sia is an artist who has been pushing boundaries ever since she became a household name. From her brilliant voice to her music videos which have unique visual language, and of course, her very unique look which includes her covering her face pretty much every time she is out in public.
Do you SIA her face?
And her Vanity Fair red-carpet look was no exception. The singer went for a super concealing one piece that resembled a suite and an elaborate hair/ hat contraption to cover her face.
It was elegant, and it added to the mystery of this artful performer. When asked by Ellen DeGeneres why it is that she chooses to hide herself, the singer responded that it is to keep a semblance of privacy in her life- which honestly makes sense.
Meryl Streep-Academy Awards, 2012
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She has been cited as the best actress of our generation, and it is no wonder why. With record-setting 21 Academy Award nominations and 32 Golden Globe nominations (winning 8 times) she has garnered more nominations and wins than anyone in the industry.
Always amazing
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Basically, Meryl is golden, which may have been why she chose this very glitzy and glam golden dress to wear to the Academy Red-Carpet in 2012.
It was the year she added to her winning streak by winning an award for playing Margret Thatcher in The Iron Lady, although we are not sure about he choice of dress, it makes sense that she basically dressed up as an award herself!
Miri Regev- Cannes Festival, 2017
