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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 Met Gala 2024 Red Carpet Best Looks

Met Gala 2024 Red Carpet Best Looks

Met Gala 2024 was nothing but a stunning event right from the beginning. The star studded Met Gala had a decorated red carpet with celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Cardi B and many more walking up to the Metropolitan Museum, climbing up the Green Tie & Dye steps. And we have the best looks from the red carpet just for you all, so without further waiting, let us dive into the best looks of Met Gala 2024. Gigi Hadid – Thom Browne Met Gala 2024 was adorned by Gigi Hadid’s on point theme based look fashion forward and definitely had her own personality flattering through the design. Thom Browne gave her a striking look and it was worth every camera flash. Jennifer Lopez – Schiaparelli Couture J Lo’s 14th  Met Gala appearance was nothing less than a stunner! Met Gala Co-chair was covered in 2,500,000 bugle beads the Schiaparelli couture depicting full butterfly wings. It was glamorous. futuristic, and definitely sexy. The soft glam was just on point! Cardi B – Giambattista Valli No one has worn black and tulle like Cardi B. She arrived at the end of the red carpet but her look was worth the wait! The expression that our favorite rapper gave at the Met Gala 2024 stunned everyone. You go, Queen! Greta Lee-Loewe There was sheer excellence of design, with floral design all over and Greta Lee looked exceptional! Lana Del Rey – Alexander McQueen One of the most experimental looks was of Lana, as she had tree branches coming out of her tulle canopy, which was not just good but great! Taylor Russell – Loewe Taylor is the new muse for Designer Jonathan Anderson and he gave the most amazing Met Gala debut dress- a 3D modelled bodice with a white draped skirt. Naomi Campbell – Burberry: If you think there is no perfect baby blue color, then look again at this beautiful gown by Burberry worn by Naomi Campbell. Filled with fringes and adorned herself with a side parting of her hair. Doja Cat – Vetements After wearing a plastic bag the fabulous singer changed into a T-shirt dress—a -WET one, designed by Vetements. Alia Bhatt – Sabyasachi Alia Bhatt stunned the red carpet with her representation of culture and theme in one costume. Her saree looked brilliant with the amalgamation of hand crafted flowers and so much more. It is a product of tedious hours of Indian craftsmanship and Sabyasachi’s vision. The saree Alia wore, stunned everyone across the world! Gwendoline Christie – Maison Margiela The host of Met Gala wore the viral gown designed by Maison Margiela, which was showcased in Paris Fashion Week as well. Who would miss that beautiful red velvet gown at Met! Zendaya – Maison Margiela Met Gala’s other Co-chair, Zendaya, had everyone’s eyes on her. Her sculpted tulle gown was a perfect match with the theme and the stunner was her goth inspired makeup along with the headpiece, giving all Carrie Bradshaw vibe! Nicki Minaj – Marni Nicki has never disappointed when it comes to the Met Gala red carpet and she had the most on-point theme look for the night! The structured floral dress and the bright yellow just went on so well with her hair and makeup! Tyla – Balmain One of the best interpretations of the theme, ‘Sands of Time’ was worn by Tyla. Everything was just perfect—the look, the texture of the dress and the hourglass handbag! Just WOW!! Ayo Edebiri In the awards season of 2023–24, Ayo was among the best-dressed people and here at the Met Gala, she was nothing less than a stunner. This is her debut at the Met Gala, and she looked whimsical, fitting to the theme and absolutely whimsical. These were a few amazing looks from the Met Gala 2024. Every design has its own mark and has its own story. Each design has been painstakingly detailed, and hours of labour went into making these costumes. Met Gala is a dream platform for every designer where they can show that one costume that speaks out their interpretation of the theme. And to see some more of these, we will all be waiting for the next year Met Gala.  

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 Thigh High Slit is a major hit at the Red Carpet

Thigh High Slit is a major hit at the Red Carpet

The slit #peekaboo instantly adds a glam and sexy spin to the entire look instantly. A thigh high slit brings in the right amount of oomph factor without being overly flashy. Needless to say, flaunting toned legs is also inspiring for others who would want to get in shape too and flaunt such outfits. Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt have been rocking the sultry thigh high look and making waves. Priyanka Chopra rocked the thigh-high slit recently, as she made a splash at Met Gala 2019, wearing a grey-pink gown with a long slit from Dior Haute Couture and was a vision. Deepika Padukone once again showed off her toned legs with a thigh high slit at the Met Gala 2019 wearing a white and black gown by Peter Dundas. Alia Bhatt, Sonakshi Sinha, Malaika Arora, Kareena Kapoor and many others have also opted for these trendsetting slits.

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