The Most Memorable Red Carpet Dresses

Red Carpet is all about making a stupendously statement. It doesn’t matter whether they wear Versace or Chanel, fortunately for fashion lovers, celebs nowadays are willing to experiment. From Emmy Awards, to elegance at Cannes Film Festival, these women made fashion statements that were the talk of the town. Take a look at the bold and beautiful dresses from the past decade.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Premiere of Iron Man 3, 2013

A see-through trend, that is really popular among stars, and often highly criticized, can be actually very subtle when someone like Gwyneth decides to wear it. She chose this look for the 2013 premiere of ‘Iron Man 3’, a sheer-panelled Antonio Berardi gown that revealed just enough to be elegant and provocative. But as Paltrow’s peek-a-boo gown couldn’t be worn with underwear, one wrong leg cross would have caused a scandal.

Paris Hilton, Cannes Film Festival, 2015

All glitter and gold, Paris Hilton stole the show in 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Paris appeared on the red carpet before the premiere of the movie ‘Inside Out’ wearing a backless gown made of sheer fabric by Yousef Al-Jasmi. Of course, Paris had to break some rules in the process, so she made a selfie with actor Sun Zu Yang at this strictest “no selfie” event.

Kendall Jenner, Cannes Film Festival, 2017

Wearing Giambattista Valli Couture, a light airy silk chiffon with beautiful florals made a dreamy impression along with Chopard jewels, Kendall red carpet look was spot on. It was the evening of ‘120 Beats Per Minute’ premiere, but it was Kendall’s stunning look that raised the heartbeat of many fashion lovers.

Lady Gaga, MTV Video Music Awards, 2010

Designed by Franc Fernandez, styled by Nicola Formichetti, the famous “meat dress” was condemned by animal rights groups but also named by Time magazine as the top fashion statement of 2010. Gaga said that the dress was a statement about one’s need to fight for what one believes in. This dress was archived but went on display in 2011 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, after it’s been preserved by taxidermists as a type of jerky.

Lady Gaga, Grammy Awards, 2015

Lady Gaga is number one in leading fashion statements, but this time she went old school glamour with this beautiful metallic custom gown by stylist turned designer, Brandon Maxwell. She was accompanied by Tony Bennett, an 88-year-old at the time, so the dress was really spot on. Old school glamour for old-school charm.

Rita Ora, Vanity Fair Post Oscars Party, 2015

That evening Rita Ora wore not one, not two, but three gowns throughout the evening. After the official ceremony, she went to Post Oscars Vanity Fair party wearing her most eye-catching see-through asymmetric single-sleeved dress by Donna Karan Atelier which suited the quirky star.

Diane Kruger, Golden Globe Awards, 2005

Diane Kruger, German model and actress, took us by surprise by wearing this Marchesa design at the Golden Globe Awards in 2005. Diane said that she actually loved the dress, but it was just the wrong one for that occasion. She told one magazine: “You could see my belly button and everybody else was in long, flowy gowns.”

Chanel Iman, Golden Globe Awards, 2017

After wearing this beautiful ‘eggplant’ gown on Golden Globe After Party, Chanel Iman was put on the very best-dressed list out there. Her beautiful look was complemented with Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.

Ellen Pompeo, Emmy Awards, 2006

In 2006, “Grey’s Anatomy” was nominated for 8 Emmy awards. On the red carpet, Ellen Pompeo wore purple John Galliano for Christian Dior creation. That evening, the popular show didn’t take any trophies, but Ellen certainly won the hearts of the fashion lovers all around the Globe.

Heidi Klum, Emmy Awards, 2006

“Project Runway” was nominated for an Emmy that year for the Outstanding Reality-Competition Program. The author of the show, Heidi Klum, appeared in a gown matching the red carpet and proudly showing off her baby bump in this beautiful Michael Kors red gown.

Ariel Winter, Emmy Awards, 2017

Ariel Winter has been making headlines for her outfit choices ever since she was a teen in Modern Family. When she walked the red carpet at the 2017 Emmy Awards, she turned heads in a gown that could easily have led to a wardrobe malfunction.

The gown, featuring a beaded design and high neck, also included not one, but two, thigh-high slits. She was boldly walking into risky territory with this one but she rocked this leggy dress like a pro.

January Jones, Emmy Awards, 2010

The most talked about dress at the 2010 Emmy Awards was most certainly the Versace creation wore by January Jones, “Mad Man” star. January was nominated that evening for Outstanding Actress in a Drama and also presented an award. This beautiful dress, made completely from royal blue silk satin petals, was her choice since January is known as the star who doesn’t work with any stylist.

Lady Victoria Hervey, Cannes Film Festival, 2015

Socialite Lady Victoria Hervey attended the premiere of Youth at the 2015 Emmy Awards and left very little to the imagination while she did it. In this daring black getup, two thigh-high splits and the mercy of the wind meant that the world saw what was underneath.

Nevertheless, she didn’t seem too phased as she strutted down the carpet in the stunning flowy dress.

Dianna Agron, Emmy Awards, 2010

Famous “Glee” actress found herself on the best-dressed list for 2010 Emmy Awards wearing Carolina Herrera Resort. The gown, a strapless antique lace was elegant and very “Contessa” like in style, but some of the fashion critics were not happy simply stating that this dress was making her look older. Anyhow, Dianna’s first time at the Emmy Awards didn’t go unnoticed.

Christina Hendricks, Emmy Awards, 2010

Christina Hendricks, the curvaceous and beautiful “Mad Man” star simply looked softly, elegant and amazing in her feathered lilac gown by Zac Posen. But Christina was not completely satisfied with the way fashion world is looking at the plus-size actresses today. Christina said in one interview that she was struggling to find a designer who would dress her for the red carpet. No one was going to lend her a dress, because they all have only size zero or size 2. Luckily for her, Zac Posen had a great dress her size.