Unique Dresses Worn By Celebrities On The Red Carpet In 1950s

Unique Dresses Worn By Celebrities On The Red Carpet In 1950s

The 1950s was the decade that personified the golden era of Hollywood glamour. The red carpet was the ultimate runway where actresses modelled the fashion that set trends and became timeless pieces of elegance. Classic shapes, opulent fabrics, and ultra-conservatives combined with ultra-daring were all hallmarks of the era. Such unique dresses worn by celebrities on the 1950s red carpet go on to influence fashion even to this day. Celebrities On The Red Carpet Audrey Hepburn’s Givenchy Dress (1954 Academy Awards)  Audrey Hepburn was one of Hollywood’s most beloved actresses who became synonymous with grace and style. Her relationship with designer Hubert de Givenchy was the stuff of legends, and it was during the 1954 Academy Awards that this partnership truly shone. When Hepburn won the Oscar for her role in “Roman Holiday,” she wore this delicate white floral dress by Givenchy. A deviation from the more bouffant gowns of the time, the fitted bodice with a tea-length skirt gave the world simplicity and elegance, a turn from the often extremely grandiose designs of the period. Grace Kelly’s Edith Head Gown (1955 Academy Awards) Other fashion icons of the 1950s included Grace Kelly, who was to become Princess of Monaco. For the 1955 Academy Awards, she wore an ice-blue satin gown designed by Edith Head that was beautifully breathtaking. The gown, made from very expensive French satin, used a draped, sophisticated bodice with a flowing skirt. It is often cited among the most expensive dresses in Oscar history on account of its sumptuous fabric. The look was completed with a pair of gloves to match, a small clutch, and little jewellery, personifying the decent and kingly beauty that she possessed. Marilyn Monroe’s Gold Lamé Dress, 1953 Photoplay Awards Marilyn Monroe became the sex symbol during the 1950s and represented an era; her choice of fashion was a bold and confident reflection of herself. One of her most iconic red carpet moments came at the 1953 Photoplay Awards, wherein she wore this dazzling gold lame designed by William Travilla. It fit perfectly on her body, a plunging neck showing off her curvaceous hourglass figure. This dress was not just a statement of glamour but pushed the envelope of red-carpet fashion with its daring design. Monroe’s decision shrewdly illustrated her ability to combine sensuality with high fashion, a fusion that would consistently be reflected throughout her career. Elizabeth Taylor’s Edith Head Dress (1953 Academy Awards) A fashion icon unto herself, the style of Elizabeth Taylor was envied. For the 1953 Academy Awards, Taylor wore a strapless chiffon gown designed by the incomparable Edith Head. It was pale yellow, soft, and ethereal, fitted at the bodice into a full skirt. The uniqueness of this dress was embedded in the fact that its simplicity allowed Taylor’s natural beauty with her violet eyes to create an unforgettable look. Taylor’s elegance in this gown captured the essence of 1950s fashion, where the dress complimented the actress rather than overshadowing her. Sophia Loren’s Christian Dior Gown, 1958 Cannes Film Festival Italian actress Sophia Loren was an iconic style factor in the era of sultry style, along with a voluptuous figure. The dramatically elegant star had worn a breathtakingly beautiful creation at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival by no other than Christian Dior, capturing the very essence of elegance and delicacy in the 1950s. The off-shoulder gown flowed from the waist, a classic Dior gown, to give her a dramatically elegant silhouette. Loren’s decision to use a soft, blush pink color further enhanced the romantic appeal of the gown and ensured that it was one of the most unforgettable looks of the decade. Doris Day, in Sparkling Gown for the 1958 Academy Awards Doris Day was all wholesome, and her bubbly personality did call for classic and conservative styles. But for the Academy Awards in 1958, she sent everyone agog when she came with a gleaming silver gown that showed off her figure without losing all modesty. The dress was something different for her in superbly light-catching sequins. It proved that even Day, the ultimate girl-next- door, could be ultra-glam on the red carpet with just a little bit of Hollywood bling. Conclusion:  The 1950s were the decade when fashion on the red carpet turned into art. Such celebrities as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, and Doris Day made the carpet a real catwalk where they could reveal their fashion insight to be passed for generations. The dresses they wore were not simple pieces of cloth; rather, they were statements of elegance, individualism, and timeless beauty. These iconic looks from the 1950s continue to inspire designers and all fashion lovers alike, proving that real style is never out of fashion.  

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 Can You Hear The Wedding Bells?

Can You Hear The Wedding Bells?

Can You Hear The Wedding Bells? If you were Priyanka Chopra, a woman that held the title “Miss World 2000” and got a break in Hollywood, who holds a Padma Shri and is named one of the “100 most influential and powerful people in the world”, what would you wear at your wedding? A wedding with a sensational male singer from Hollywood, something that the entire world is looking forward to. Who would’ve thought that a little girl who was put down so much would end up being a worldwide icon! Her story to us, The Style.world, and many others is a true inspiration. We’ll tell you why. It’s not just the racial discrimination battle that makes her stand apart, but the fact that she was born in Jamshedpur to parents who were physicians in the Indian Army. Due to her parents demanding job, Priyanka had to keep moving from place to place with them which she took up so positively as a learning experience. It would’ve been nothing less than a skirmish to break all the restrictions and barriers created at home to come through and follow her passion. When everyone around you is mocking you for the way you are, it’s not a cakewalk to work as hard as you want to. Despite which PC kept her composure and continued focusing on herself. The more hate she got, the harder she concentrated on her work. Probably, that’s her secret to success? Turning such hateful comments into something positive. An Indian woman mocked by many at one point or the other has made all them now fallen in love with her series, Quantico. After the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan, it’s probably PC’s wedding that will draw attention from all parts of the world. She is getting married to Nick Jonas, an American singer that started off his career at a very young age of 7. He became an ideal dream boy of every little girl since the time he made his appearance on the Disney Channel. PC again chooses a tough path, a 36-year-old marrying a 25-year-old. This proves how much she’s willing to go for the one she loves. Also, she’s setting a standard for the notion — ‘age is just a number.’ But we’re left with one confusion. What is she wearing for her wedding? Recently she got engaged and she wore a simple Punjabi suit. Is she going to have a low-key wedding or a lavish one? Is she planning on wearing a Sabyasachi or Manish Malhotra lehengas, or she’s going for an international haute couture?     We are leaning more towards an International Haute Couture. We will give you our reasons. Since the time she’s moved towards the Hollywood,  she has been dressing in Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Dion Lee, Ganni, Vivienne Westwood, Prabal Gurung, Emilio Pucci and many more such labels.     She walked at the Met Gala in a never worn before piecing by Ralph Lauren. Despite having gotten so much criticism for her outfit in her first Met Gala, she was brave enough to try something out of the box.     What she wore for the Royal Wedding, as Meghan’s best friend, was by Dior, an outfit that was loved by everyone.     However, we’re still confused and eager to know. She might get married twice, once in traditional Punjabi style here in her hometown and once at Nick Jonas’ hometown in a Christian wedding ceremony. No matter what she wears, she’s going to do it in a way that’s ahead of times. She’s going to have to make a mark as there are a lot of other celeb weddings lined up. What do you guys think?  

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