Red carpet: the most impressive dresses
Going through the red carpet (the famous "red carpet") is a key moment for any celebrity worth its salt to demonstrate its grace and glamor, striking with its brilliance, elegance or originality. For fashionistas it is also a crucial moment: they can observe the dresses of the biggest and most famous designers, learn about the creations and names of the most promising emerging designers, learn about the latest trends, and also enjoy experimentations and combinations. chosen by the stars.
Indeed, throughout the year, the red carpet offers celebrities more than one opportunity to shine and dazzle: the Emmy Awards, the Grammys, the Oscars, the film festivals, the Met Galas, the premiere of their films , etc., represent excellent opportunities to offer the public a show to talk about and remember.
In this article we will look at some of the most beautiful and glamorous stars and some of the most beautiful and impressive dresses that have passed through the famous red carpet in recent decades. Do not miss them!
Emmy Awards, 2006: Ellen Pompeo
Unfortunately, at the 2006 Emmy Awards, the popular television series Grey’s Anatomy, which had 8 nominations, did not take home any of the awards. However, one of its main actresses, the talented Ellen Pompeo dazzled fans, followers and fashionistas with her spectacular look: wearing a John Galliano dress, in a beautiful purple color, created by Christian Dior, along with a simple and elegant hairstyle, the actress entered the group of the best dressed of the year without discussion, giving us a red carpet look to remember.
Emmy Awards, 2006: Kyra Sedgwick
In 2006 Kyra surprised everyone by wearing a beautiful and delicate Giorgio Armani dress. Although she did not win any awards that night (she was nominated for best leading actress in a drama series), her time on the red carpet was a success: a very wise choice in her look, which left her inclusion in the list forgotten! of the worst dressed of the awards ceremony 2005!
Emmy Awards, 2006: Heidi Klum
Proudly showing off her pregnant belly, Heidi Klum dazzled everyone at the 2006 Emmy Awards. Participating in the awards with Project Runway, a show that had a nomination that year, Heidi shone in a dress as red as the carpet. single shoulder, with an elegant edge, designed by Michael Kors. Without a doubt, she is a beautiful future mom.
Emmy Awards, 2007: Paula Abdul
In a light, sparkling dress, Paula Abdul stole the glances and flashes at the 2007 Emmy Awards. Elizabeth Emanuel's design (also designer of Princess Diana's wedding dress) was worn with pride and elegance by Paula, who was fascinated by the possibility of wearing one of the creations of the renowned designer. Fashion critics also congratulated the artist for the appropriate, fine and beautiful choice of her.
Emmy Awards, 2007: Hyden Panettiere
At the 2007 Emmy Awards, this young artist left everyone speechless by choosing a super original dress: completely bronze in color, wide and striking, Marc Bouwer's design did not leave fans and fashion critics indifferent. While not all critics agreed on her appreciation of the dress in particular and the look in general, Hayden rightfully earned a place in the world of fashion with her bold choice and her bright smile. .
Emmy Awards, 2008: Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria is recognized around the world for her typically Latin beauty. On the occasion of the 2008 Emmy Awards, Eva surprised everyone by wearing a daring short dress, always a risky choice on red carpets: however, her short dress, with a huge bow on the chest and sparkling fringes, inspired by Marchesa flapper, did not go unnoticed. Wrapped as a gift, this actress's bold choice was highly appreciated by her fans and fashion critics.
Emmy Awards, 2008: Mariska Hargitay
The star actress of the series Law and Order: Special Victims Unit dazzled everyone on the red carpet of these 2008 awards. Wearing a beautiful dress designed by Carolina Herrera, entirely in yellow, Mariska was highly praised by the fashion critics: indeed, her reckless choice of dress color (yellow can be a really difficult color to wear and match) was appropriate for her physical complexion and personality, highlighting her natural elegance.
Emmy Awards, 2009: Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian's passage through the 2009 Emmy Awards was not without setbacks: having chosen a spectacular white one-shoulder, long-sleeved dress, super tight to the body, designed by Ina Soltani, the dress's closure was snapped right at the moment the celebrity was hitting the red carpet. Luckily, her dressmaker was able to fix the problem quickly, re-sewing her dress while Kim endorsed it. In this way, she was able to accompany her sister on the red carpet, and her look was a total success!
Emmy Awards, 2009: Mila Kunis
This versatile actress shone on her way through the 2009 Emmy Awards red carpet, wearing a Monique Lhuillier terracotta burgundy dress very tight at her waist. Combined with matching shoes and retro earrings, Mila received many compliments for her slightly vintage look, very original, reminding us of her great personality.
Emmy Awards, 2010: January Jones
At the 2010 edition of these awards, the look of the Mad Men actress was something to talk about: having been nominated for an award for best dramatic actress and having to present another three-list of awards, January chose an incredible dress made entirely with royal blue silk petals. Very elegant, with a long train, the dress designed by nothing more and nothing less than Versace, was the most praised of the night by fashion critics.
Emmy Awards, 2010: Dianna Agron
In the same edition of the Emmy Awards, the beautiful actress from the popular series Glee was established as one of the best dressed of the event, going down in her history in her first appearance at an Emmy awards ceremony. Carolina Herrera Resort's long dress, in vintage lace and sleeveless or strapless, delicate and stylish, was indeed highly appreciated, although some critics claimed that her attire made her look older than she was. In any case, a choice for this really sophisticated young actress.
Emmy Awards, 2010: Christina Hendricks
Also at this event, Mad Men star Christina Hendricks dazzled with her look. For the occasion, the beautiful actress chose a dress that was simple but elegant at the same time, with lilac feathers, which highlighted the voluptuousness of her curves. However, the actress brought to the fore a fundamental issue in today's fashion world: the problem of sizes and finding suitable outfits for real bodies. Indeed, Christina reported that she had had serious difficulties finding a designer to wear her for the red carpet, since most designers only had dresses in size 0 or 2, so it had been really difficult to find a dress according to her body. The need to accept the most voluptuous or plus size bodies was thus clearly vindicated by this talented actress. Fortunately, she was able to find an incredible, delicate and sophisticated dress, from the hand of designer Zac Posen.
Emmy Awards, 2011: Nina Dodrev
Sweet and sensual at the same time, this is how the protagonist of The Vampire Diaries, Nina Dobrev, wore on her way through the red carpet at the 2011 Emmy Awards. With a long and narrow dress in a fiery red color, with a thick train, creation of Donna Karan, the actress dazzled everyone and monopolized the flashes, entering the group of the best dressed of the night and stealing all eyes.
Emmy Awards, 2011: Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow is recognized in the fashion world for her elegance and charisma, as well as her strong sense of fashion. She is indeed known for her ability to start trends. On the red carpet at the 2011 Emmy Awards, the actress shone in a two-piece dress designed by Emilio Picci, pairing it classy with Neil Lane earrings, 7-carat diamonds, bracelets and a platinum and diamond ring. A sophisticated look, which she slightly reminded of the '90s, but with a lot of style, which, along with her wide smile, made her look beautiful. She is a true expert when it comes to knowing how to show off.
Emmy Awards, 2012: Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara is recognized, in addition to her talent, for her voluptuous curves and her beautiful smile. At the 2012 awards ceremony, she shone in a mermaid green dress designed by Zuhair Murad. However, that night not everything was rosy for Sofia: 20 minutes before her program won one of the awards, the incredible but very tight dress of the actress could not contain her curves and her closure burst. Luckily SofÃa took things with humor, tweeting a photo of the mishap and continuing to dazzle everyone with her style.
Emmy Awards, 2012: Nicole Kidman
With a creation by designer Antonio Berardi (who had presented himself just a week earlier at London Fashion Week), Nicole Kidman, an actress known for her elegance, earned a place among the best dressed celebrities of the year: with a Long white and bright sky-blue dress, which enhanced her slenderness, Nicole looked like a true Ice Queen, conquering the hearts of her fans.
Emmy Awards, 2012: Ginnifer Goodwin
Another of the big stars of the night, highly praised for her beautiful look, was the popular actress Ginnifer Goodwin. For the event, Ginnifer chose a spectacular Monique Lhuillier dress, with a round neckline, fitted at the waist, with a wide skirt and decorated with a beautiful salmon-colored fabric. Along with matching shoes, a simple and delicate hairstyle and makeup, this celebrity dazzled everyone with her sweetness and delicacy.
Emmy Awards, 2016: Emilia Clarke
The renowned queen of dragons from the popular television series Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke, captured all eyes, reigning over her fans and followers, on the occasion of the Emmy Awards 2016 edition. In an Atelier Versace dress, With a minimalist style and classic cut, the actress dazzled those present: the uniform cream tone and the cut adjusted to her body fit her perfectly. Her smile, her charm and elegance, made her one of the most beautiful appearances of the night.
Emmy Awards, 2016: Kerry Washington
True to his style of great personality, at the 2016 Emmy Awards Kerry Washington did not disappoint his followers, showing off her huge pregnant belly with a beautiful Brandon Maxwell dress. The all black strapless dress with a long train was complemented by a natural hairstyle and black and white painted nails (designed by Erin Walsh). A strong and elegant look.
Grammy Awards, 2011: Rihanna
Rihanna is recognized not only for her beauty and imposing voice, but also for her attitude and style. Although she had already spoken on several occasions with her provocative outfits, at the 2011 Grammy Awards the artist caused a stir, stealing all eyes from her, wearing a dress by the famous designer Jean Paul Gaultier . Indeed, the dress, combining a succession of transparencies, left little room for the imagination. Showcasing her beautiful body and her great personality, Rihanna also showed off that same night on stage by winning an award for her song Only Girl (In the World) as best dance recording.
Grammy Awards, 2015: Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga's performance at the 2015 Grammy Awards was also memorable. This time the artist did not resort to transgression, but instead wore a traditional metallic evening dress, designed by Brandon Maxwell, of great class. Accompanied by one of the greats of the old school, Tony Bennett, the classic charm of Gaga's dress was definitely appropriate for the occasion. Without a doubt, Lady Gaga is one of the main current artists of great influence in the world of fashion.
Grammy Awards, 2015: Taylor Swift
The young American singer looked stunning on the red carpet at the 2015 Grammy Awards: Taylor shone in an Elie Saab dress, entirely turquoise, original cut, with a wide pleated skirt. To complete her outfit, Taylor chose high-heeled purple sandals designed by Giuseppe Zanotti and turquoise jewelery designed by Lorraine Schwartz. lively and jovial, ideal for this young pop star.
Grammy Awards, 2017: Demi Lovato
At the 2017 Grammy Awards, artist Demi Lovato shone with her sensual yet sophisticated look: for the occasion (at the insistence of her stylist) she chose a bold light-colored, open-front, textured dress. in his complete, which reached elegantly down to his feet. The dress, from Julien Macdonald's RTW Spring collection that year, was a resounding success and Demi established herself as one of the best dressed on the 2017 red carpet.
Grammy Awards, 2017: Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox, one of the best known celebrities from the successful television series Orange is the New Black, a series that has caused a sensation in several countries around the world, captured all eyes with her striking dress at the presentation of the 2017 Grammy Awards On this occasion, the actress wore a dress designed by Bryan Hearns: narrow, one-shoulder and made of black leather, the sides of the dress revealed abundant skin as they were joined only by small chains of avocado. Modern and bold, Laverne Cox's look was definitely something to talk about.
Billboard Awards, 2017: Jennifer López
This beautiful Latin singer is an expert in the art of boldly and elegantly showing her body on the red carpet: on the occasion of the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards, she did not disappoint her audience and the artist wore two super provocative dresses, which they left much of his body exposed. With the first of them, designed by Julien MacDonald, Jennifer captured all the eyes of her, wearing a long-sleeved black dress, which gave her a sensual image of nudity, highlighting her striking curves. A whole lesson in how to be a strong, confident and provocative woman, without losing elegance.
Charity Concert, 2016: Beyoncé
Beyoncé surprised everyone with her spectacular look for the Charity concert: with a stunning and super sensual black beaded dress (designed by Guillermo Gattioni), combined with striking transparencies, the singer's curves appeared in the maximum expression of she. Combining her outfit with a high braided hairstyle, large earrings, and red-bottomed Christian Leuboutin shoes, Beyoncé lectured on her great confidence and personality.
MTV Video Music Awards, 2013: Selena Gomez
At the MTV awards for the best music video of 2013, Selena Gomez left all her fans speechless with a spectacular dark blue dress from Atelier Versace. Her daring outfit, held only with silver brooches and with a daring neckline that revealed enough to capture all of her eyes, was spectacular for the young artist. Selena, with her dress and her long hair, thus stole the flashes and sighs of the ceremony.
Premios MTV Video Music Awards, 2010: Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga always knows how to surprise the public: in this case, the look of the singer and actress remained in her memory for wearing a "meat dress" designed by Franc Fernandez and styled by Nicola Formichetti. Although it was harshly criticized by animal rights defenders, the famous Time magazine chose it as the most shocking fashion statement of 2010. After passing through the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, today it is preserved as a type of jerky. In her defense, Lady Gaga claimed that the dress was a way of drawing attention to the need to fight for what one believes. A visible and concrete declaration of principles!
Met Gala, 2018: Ariana Grande
With a creation by Vera Wang, Ariana Grande conquered the critics at the 2018 Met Gala. In keeping with the theme of the meeting (Heavenly bodies: Catholic fashion and imagination), this artist wore an original printed dress with images that reproduced Michelangelo's Last Judgment, a work immortalized by the painter in the Sistine Chapel. Without a doubt, a super original dress from Vera Wang and a very bold choice on the part of Ariana.
Met Gala, 2018: Katy Perry
Katy Perry is one of the leading artists of her generation. On the occasion of the 2018 Met Gala, the singer did not disappoint neither the critics nor her fans, wearing a particular creation by Donatella Versace (who was one of the co-hosts of that year's event): with gigantic angel wings and a gold-colored minidress, paired with golden-colored high boots, Katty shone on the red carpet. Applause for the creativity and personality of this young woman!
Met Gala, 2017: Kylie Jenner
On this occasion, the young Kylie Jenner won the praise of the critics and the recognition of the general public with a very original dress from Versace: designed as a fishing net with countless sea shells, the dress wrapped the slender silhouette of Kylie in a semi-transparent suit of semi-sheer color, which reached down to the feet, giving it a super daring and original look.
Met Gala, 2014: Emma Stone
At the same Gala, another actress who stood out, stealing the looks and the accolades, was the popular Emma Stone. In a simple Thakoon-designed ensemble of a fitted, sleeveless top and a long, loose, wavy skirt, all in a variety of combinations of different shades of pink, the actress looked stunning and natural.
Met Gala, 2014: Emma Watson
Emma Watson is recognized and highly admired around the world for her commitment to defending women's rights. At the same time, this young actress has a very interesting beauty and a great personality: at the 2014 Met Gala, her look was one of the most interesting and elegant of the night. Dressed in a Calvin Klein outfit, with a narrow bust and shoulder sleeves, pants and a long train, the actress dazzled those present. The most amazing and unexpected detail? Her dress was made from recycled plastic bottles. One more applause for Ema and her commitment to a better world!
