With news of Francisco Costa’s departure from Calvin Klein Collection, let’s take a look back at his amazing red-carpet moments. Who could forget a young Jennifer Lawrence, before her Dior commitment, showing up at the Oscars in a clingy red gown? Or when Lupita Nyong’o decided upon a dramatic pearl-encrusted gown that was the victim of a botched heist?
Whether the look was sleek and body conscious like Laverne Cox’s Emmy number, or sparkly and dramatic like Brie Larson’s golden halter at the Golden Globes, Costa’s women knew how to make an entrance. Click ahead to take a look back at some of his best red-carpet moments.
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Saoirse Ronan, Academy Awards 2016 The Best Lead Actress nominee skipped an over-the-top giant gown in favor of this shimmering, green-sequin sli... Saoirse Ronan, Academy Awards 2016 The Best Lead Actress nominee skipped an over-the-top giant gown in favor of this shimmering, green-sequin slip dress — a nod to her Irish heritage.
Photo: Kevin Mazur/2016 Kevin Mazur
Brie Larson, Golden Globes 2016 2016 was Brie's year and it kicked off with her Golden Globe win in this presciently colored gown.
Photo: Steve...Brie Larson, Golden Globes 2016 2016 was Brie's year and it kicked off with her Golden Globe win in this presciently colored gown.
Photo: Steve Granitz/2016 Steve Granitz
Laverne Cox, Emmy Awards 2015 The Emmy's have a bad rap for unmemorable fashion, but Laverne Cox was among the best of the bunch in this clingy b... Laverne Cox, Emmy Awards 2015 The Emmy's have a bad rap for unmemorable fashion, but Laverne Cox was among the best of the bunch in this clingy blue dress. She followed up with an equally sleek white dress by the designer for the after-parties.
Photo: Amy Graves/2015 Amy Graves
Kendall Jenner, AMFAR Gala 2015 Crop tops? Yes, Costa wasn't afraid to go there and on someone like Kendall Jenner, it looks especially appropria... Kendall Jenner, AMFAR Gala 2015 Crop tops? Yes, Costa wasn't afraid to go there and on someone like Kendall Jenner, it looks especially appropriate.
Photo: George Pimentel/amfAR15/2015 George Pimentel/amfAR15
Rose Byrne, Met Gala 2015 There were plenty of questionable interpretations of last year's Met Gala theme. Rose Byrne's red, laser-cut dress was ... Rose Byrne, Met Gala 2015 There were plenty of questionable interpretations of last year's Met Gala theme. Rose Byrne's red, laser-cut dress was not one of them. Sure, it wasn't 100% in sync with the China: Through the Looking Glass dress code, but it wasn't too far off, either.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/2015 Getty Images
Lorde, Met Gala 2015 Meanwhile Lorde opted for classic Costa — clingy, sparkly, and tastefully sexy.
Photo: Taylor Hill/2015 Taylor Hill
Lupita Nyong'o, Academy Awards 2015 How do you follow up an Oscar win? You attend the Academy Awards in a pearl-encrusted dress that was so spect... Lupita Nyong'o, Academy Awards 2015 How do you follow up an Oscar win? You attend the Academy Awards in a pearl-encrusted dress that was so spectacular, it warranted a theft attempt.
Photo: C Flanigan/2015 C Flanigan
Solange Knowles, CFDA 2014 Costa might have designed for a minimalist brand, but he also loved his sparkle. As his date for the 2014 CFDAs, Solan... Solange Knowles, CFDA 2014 Costa might have designed for a minimalist brand, but he also loved his sparkle. As his date for the 2014 CFDAs, Solange made it a point to spin for the cameras.
Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/2014 Gilbert Carrasquillo
Lara Stone, Cannes Film Festival 2014 When you're a model, you look amazing in pretty much anything, but Lara Stone was especially remarkable whe... Lara Stone, Cannes Film Festival 2014 When you're a model, you look amazing in pretty much anything, but Lara Stone was especially remarkable when she showed up to the Cannes Film Festival in a neon-pink creation. It was an especially nice palate cleanser compared to all of the other over-the-top princess gowns.
Photo: Jean Catuffe/2014 Jean Catuffe
Rooney Mara, CFDA Awards 2013 Rooney Mara might be predictable on the red carpet but she was a perfect date for Costa at the 2013 CFDAs. If you l... Rooney Mara, CFDA Awards 2013 Rooney Mara might be predictable on the red carpet but she was a perfect date for Costa at the 2013 CFDAs. If you look this good in black, why change?
Photo: Laura Cavanaugh/2013 Laura Cavanaugh
Emma Stone, Golden Globes 2011 For a brief moment, Emma Stone went blonde and that happened to work really well with this sleek peach gown.
Pho...Emma Stone, Golden Globes 2011 For a brief moment, Emma Stone went blonde and that happened to work really well with this sleek peach gown.
Photo: George Pimentel/2011 WireImage
Jennifer Lawrence, Academy Awards 2011 There was a time when you didn't know who Jennifer Lawrence was. But when she arrived at the Oscars red ca... Jennifer Lawrence, Academy Awards 2011 There was a time when you didn't know who Jennifer Lawrence was. But when she arrived at the Oscars red carpet in this clingy, Baywatch-esque dress, that quickly changed.
Photo: Lester Cohen/2011 Lester Cohen
Diane Kruger, Met Gala 2010 The 2010 Gala was themed American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity, so what could be more appropriate than a cle... Diane Kruger, Met Gala 2010 The 2010 Gala was themed American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity, so what could be more appropriate than a clean, elegant Calvin Klein Collection gown?
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris
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