See the Most Talked About Red-Carpet Looks From 2016
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2016 was a tumultuous year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find joy in what our favorite celebrities wore on the red carpet. Before we dive into the upcoming award-show season, let’s take time to reflect on the sartorial triumphs and defeats of the past. Join us while we revisit the fashion choices — regrettable and inspiring alike — that everyone from Beyoncé to Lady Gaga made at the Met Gala, the Oscars, Cannes, and more.
Beyoncé in Givenchy at the Met Gala With this custom dress from Riccardo Tischi, Beyoncé assured the world that she does not have a...
Beyoncé in Givenchy at the Met Gala With this custom dress from Riccardo Tischi, Beyoncé assured the world that she does not have a latex allergy. Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images
Lady Gaga in Marc Jacobs at the Grammys Always one to fully commit to a look, Lady Gaga channeled David Bowie with flamin'-hot Cheeto hair and an...
Lady Gaga in Marc Jacobs at the Grammys Always one to fully commit to a look, Lady Gaga channeled David Bowie with flamin'-hot Cheeto hair and an opulent Ziggy Stardust coat.
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Taylor Swift in Louis Vuitton at the Met Gala Leave it to Taylor Swift to look like the prettiest robot at a technology-themed gala.
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Taylor Swift in Louis Vuitton at the Met Gala Leave it to Taylor Swift to look like the prettiest robot at a technology-themed gala.
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Zayn Malik in Versace, Gigi Hadid in Tommy Hilfiger at the Met Gala Leave it to Zayn to look like the prettiest male robot at a technology-themed...
Zayn Malik in Versace, Gigi Hadid in Tommy Hilfiger at the Met Gala Leave it to Zayn to look like the prettiest male robot at a technology-themed gala.
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Nev Schulman and Laura Perlongo at the VMAs One solution to the challenge of finding chic formal maternity wear: avoid it altogether. Laura Perlo...
Nev Schulman and Laura Perlongo at the VMAs One solution to the challenge of finding chic formal maternity wear: avoid it altogether. Laura Perlongo makes up for her lack of shirt with a harness, a bomber jacket, and, presumably, a lot of double-sided tape.
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Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton at the Oscars The sequins may have added a sophisticated touch, but once meme internet decided the actress looke...
Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton at the Oscars The sequins may have added a sophisticated touch, but once meme internet decided the actress looked like Belle from Beauty and the Beast, it was hard to unsee the resemblance.
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Keke Palmer in Natalia Fedner at the American Music Awards Someone had to fill the transparent-dress void Rihanna left open in 2014. A two-p...
Keke Palmer in Natalia Fedner at the American Music Awards Someone had to fill the transparent-dress void Rihanna left open in 2014. A two-piece chain-link top is heavy enough — why overburden yourself by adding a bra?
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in Balmain at the Met Gala The couple came for Britney and Justin’s throne in matching red-carpet looks. In typical...
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in Balmain at the Met Gala The couple came for Britney and Justin’s throne in matching red-carpet looks. In typical Kanye fashion, he sparked the most controversy that night with blue vampire contacts inspired by his song "Wolves."
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Alicia Keys in Just Cavalli at the VMAs The brave musician stepped out in no makeup. That's one way to get people not to talk about yo...
Alicia Keys in Just Cavalli at the VMAs The brave musician stepped out in no makeup. That's one way to get people not to talk about your clothes.
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Bella Hadid in Alexandre Vauthier at the Cannes Film Festival The model was not about to let 2014 go down as the year of leg slits.
Photo: Pasca...
Bella Hadid in Alexandre Vauthier at the Cannes Film Festival The model was not about to let 2014 go down as the year of leg slits.
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Jill Soloway, Gabby Hoffman in Zero + Maria Cornejo at the Golden Globes This year, the Transparent creator mastered the art of red-car...
Jill Soloway, Gabby Hoffman in Zero + Maria Cornejo at the Golden Globes This year, the Transparent creator mastered the art of red-carpet suits. Our favorite is still the one that started her streak — a bubblegum number paired with Stella McCartney platforms and accessorized with Gaby Hoffman.
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Zendaya in DSquared2 at the Grammys Starting the year off with a bold short haircut wasn’t enough for fashion rebel Zendaya. The performer went a...
Zendaya in DSquared2 at the Grammys Starting the year off with a bold short haircut wasn’t enough for fashion rebel Zendaya. The performer went ahead and added a mullet, as one can do when one is 19 and gorgeous.
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Kerry Washington in Brandon Maxwell at the Emmys There goes your excuse for not wearing a crop top with a food baby.
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez...
Kerry Washington in Brandon Maxwell at the Emmys There goes your excuse for not wearing a crop top with a food baby.
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Ciara in H&M at the Met Gala Give Ciara gray hair and a high-street dress, and she'll still look fly.
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Solange Knowles in David LaPort at the Met Gala Solange wins for most dedicated Lemonade fangirl in this whimsical yellow ensemble. Life is ...
Solange Knowles in David LaPort at the Met Gala Solange wins for most dedicated Lemonade fangirl in this whimsical yellow ensemble. Life is a circle. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Janelle Monáe in Sass & Bide at the BET Awards The performer channeled Prince without even wearing purple. Now that takes skill. ...
Janelle Monáe in Sass & Bide at the BET Awards The performer channeled Prince without even wearing purple. Now that takes skill.
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Dej Loaf in a custom-made embroidered bomber jacket at the VH1 Hip-Hop Awards In a political year, artists turned to the carpet to send a message...
Dej Loaf in a custom-made embroidered bomber jacket at the VH1 Hip-Hop Awards In a political year, artists turned to the carpet to send a message. The rapper went for a custom bomber — no time to wait for a designer to hop on the trend.
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Beyoncé in Francesco Scognamiglio Couture at the VMAs Queen Bey even looks good as a bird. These feathered wings transcend the releva...
Beyoncé in Francesco Scognamiglio Couture at the VMAs Queen Bey even looks good as a bird. These feathered wings transcend the relevance of the MTV awards.
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Beyoncé in Givenchy at the CFDA Awards This iteration of Beyoncé’s don’t-mess-with-me Lemonade look gave fans a Givenchy fix IRL. T...
Beyoncé in Givenchy at the CFDA Awards This iteration of Beyoncé’s don’t-mess-with-me Lemonade look gave fans a Givenchy fix IRL. There's no such thing as too many jewels, or a too-dramatic hat. Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images
Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell at the American Music Awards Meeting Lady Gaga’s latest alter egos is always a treat. To debut the country persona b...
Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell at the American Music Awards Meeting Lady Gaga’s latest alter egos is always a treat. To debut the country persona behind the new record Joann, the singer wore a white suit from her favorite designer. Like she’d ever throw on cowboy boots and call it a day? Don’t be silly.
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