Well, they use their red carpet outfit as a topic of conversation. Attendees' outfit choice has the power to go viral, become a meme, or go down in Hollywood fashion history. All eyes are on them as the cameras flash, and some celebrities have taken advantage of that opportunity to make a significant message! Keep reading and discover what celebrities want to convey to the audience through their gorgeous outfits and accessories!
#1 Blake Lively
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As one of the co-hosts of this year's Met Gala, the pressure was on for Blake Lively to deliver an extra special red carpet look – and she nailed it.
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Blake Lively provided The Cut with an explanation of the sources of inspiration for her 2022 Met Gala ensemble, saying: 'Instead of looking to fashion to influence the dress, I looked to New York City architecture and classic buildings.'
Her dress' train was made to resemble the Grand Central Station constellation; its bodice was modeled after the Empire State Building; and its color-changing skirt was modeled after the Statue of Liberty. Her Lorraine Schwartz crown, which was covered in diamonds, was also a tribute to the city; it featured 25 stones, representing the city's 25 windows, and had seven layers to represent the Statue of Liberty's seven rays.
#2 Margot Robbie
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Margot Robbie with a Judith Leiber clutch at the ‘Peter Rabbit’ film premiere, 2018. It was a tribute to the film she was in.
#3 Julia Roberts
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Roberts wore a custom-made black Chantilly lace Alexander McQueen dress to the premiere of "Ticket to Paradise". The outfit was hand-embroidered with personalized crystal designs using silver bullion, metal thread beads, and sequins. Which particulars were meticulously sewed by Sarah Burton's team? The initials of the couple's children, Hazel, Phinnaeus, and Henry, the word "love," and a sprinkling of hearts make form the phrase "JR + DM," which is a tribute to Julia's husband Daniel Moder. Stewart tells Vogue of the custom commission, which she accessorized with a cropped wool silk tuxedo jacket, "We were inspired by Sarah's crystal graffiti in the show."
#4 Meghan Markle
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Meghan opted for a regal cape dress in navy blue by Stella McCartney, paired with a distinctive zodiac clutch by Naeem Khan. Look a little closer at the gold acrylic clutch... Born on 4th August, [Meghan] is a Leo, and the embellishment on her clutch recreates that very constellation, using Swarovski crystals to mark out the stars. Stella McCartney’s cape dress is a sophisticated look that’s beloved by royals around the world: it’s been seen twice on Queen Letizia of Spain… And Queen Mathilde of Belgium.
#5 Emilia Clarke
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Emilia Clarke donned a dress bearing the message, "Leave your door open for me. I might sleepwalk into your arms." to the opening of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones. Fans were unsure of the story's ending at the time, so Clarke uploaded a picture of this dress on social media with a warning that it revealed the Mother of Dragons' ultimate destiny.
The inscription, however, was only an invention of a Valentino designer. It has nothing to do with the world created by George Martin. The clothing, however, had a color that resembled that of the Night King and his Army of the Dead. She died in the end, so perhaps this was the spoiler.
#6 Jennifer Lopez
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The outfit the actress wore as she pledged Ben Affleck forever held a special significance for the two of them. It was merely a frock from an old movie, according to Jennifer Lopez. She and Affleck starred in Jersey Girl at the start of their relationship, so it is definitely the old film.
#7 Kate Middleton
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Donning another, totally different pendant necklace for her three kids, on September 22, 2020, the duchess spent a day at Battersea Park listening to parents talk about their experiences with peer support initiatives. The simple gold piece features three dangling charms engraved with the letters "C", "G," and "L" for her kids — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
#8 Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift chose a show-stopping dress for her surprise appearance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 28. The "Cruel Summer" singer dazzled like a mirrorball in an embellished naked dress from Oscar de la Renta's resort 2023 collection.
Her entirely sheer minidress was covered in thousands of draped crystals of varying sizes and shapes adhered to a nude mesh material, giving the piece a dripping effect. It seems to be a tribute to the video for her song, "Look What You Made Me Do."
#9 Elizabeth Olsen
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Elizabeth Olsen's outfit for the 2021 Emmy Awards held a special significance. She intended to indicate that she was at last comfortable with both her name and herself. She made an effort to distinguish herself from her well-known sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, during the duration of her whole career. She made an effort to avoid having her name mentioned next to those of her sisters.
She no longer feels intimidated to claim that she is connected to the fabled sisters. She wore this outfit, which Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen designed.
#10 Claire Danes
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The actress wore a dress with a specific legendary creature on it to the premiere of The Essex Serpent. It is obviously a reference to the show. Claire Danes' character was researching the marine creature that Essex residents thought existed.
#11 Jung Ho-yeon
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The SAG Award winner for Squid Game also wore a dress fashion fans were eager to view up close: a custom look by Louis Vuitton. The gown, with a front slit and spaghetti straps, was hand-embroidered all over with crystals and silver beads. The head-to-toe Vuitton ensemble also included diamond earrings and a sapphire and diamond ring, while her matching hair ribbon also drew raves: Known as a daenggi, the accessory is traditionally worn with braided hair and was a nod to her South Korean heritage.
#12 Elle Fanning
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To the Maleficent premiere, Elle Fanning wore interesting Charlotte Olympia shoes. The shoes feature Aurora, a heroine from Elle, and the model is referred to as Sleeping Beauty.
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Elle's casual clothing served as a reminder to her followers of this role. For instance, she was spotted with a dress with Aurora on it in a Japanese airport.