Though events like the Grammys and the Oscars feel like a lifetime ago—and with many other anticipated events going virtual—there wasn’t much hope for our annual red carpet fashion roundup.
However, despite our brains blocking out most of winter, there were a host of sensational sartorial moments that took place just a mere few months ago.
And while we may not have appreciated awards’ season at the time and are still reeling at the cancellation of the Met Gala, here we look back now on what were our favourite red carpet looks, as well as the trends that were gaining momentum.
Black & White
Though black and white monochromatic looks may seem like a no-brainer, these celebrities put a twist on some old classics with some truly spectacular results.
Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent at the Golden Globe Awards.
Zendaya in Christopher Esber at the Australian American Association Arts Awards.
Lupita Nyong’o in Louis Vuitton at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Saint Laurent at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Lili Reinhart in Miu Miu at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Margot Robbie in Vintage Chanel at the Academy Awards.
Lizzo in Atelier Versace at the Grammy Awards.
Laura Dern in ALYX 9SM at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party—the exact same dress she wore to the same event 25 years prior. Iconic.
Billie Eilish in Chanel at the Academy Awards.
High-Impact Colours
It’s usually said to go for timeless silhouettes when opting to go bold in the colour department. But these leading ladies proved that rules are meant to be broken, and we’re taking note.
Jodie Turner-Smith in Gucci at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs).
Ella Balinska in Schiaparelli at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Zendaya (again) in Tom Ford at the Critics’ Choice Awards.
Nicole Kidman in Atelier Versace at the Golden Globe Awards.
Vanessa Hudgens in Vera Wang at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Cynthia Erivo in Schiaparelli at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
All That Glitters
An easy way to stand out is with a little bit of razzle dazzle (literally). See how these women went a step further to make their looks all the more eye-catching.
Scarlett Johansson in Oscar de la Renta at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Tracee Ellis Ross in Zuhair Murad at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Armani Privé at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Kiki Layne in Michael Kors at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Beanie Feldstein in Oscar de la Renta at the Golden Globe Awards.
Diana Kruger in Elie Saab at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Miley Cyrus in Mugler at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Brie Larson in Celine at the Academy Awards.
Sorbet Tones
A low-risk/high-reward way to wear colour and bring some freshness to a look, pastels and sorbet hues have been a huge trend this year both on and off the red carpet.
Renee Zellweger in Armani Privé at the Golden Globe Awards.
Zoë Kravitz in Oscar de la Renta at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Sienna Miller in Gucci at the Golden Globe Awards.
Lucy Boynton in Miu Miu at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Kathryn Newton in Valentino at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Saoirse Ronan in Gucci at the Academy Awards.
Cate Blanchett in Mary Katrantzou at the Golden Globe Awards.
Florals
If you’re not one for florals on the red carpet, you’re certainly not alone. But this year, we’ve seen some very chic takes on the bold print that’ll soften any sceptic.
Kaitlyn Dever in Valentino at the Golden Globe Awards.
Kate Hudson in Vivienne Westwood at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Nathalie Emmanuel in Miu Miu at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Beanie Feldstein in Miu Miu at the Academy Awards.
Silk & Satin
Beyond the red carpet, silk and satin slip dresses have become the universally-flattering go-to for many of us and these stylish celebrities agree.
Priyanka Chopra in Nicolas Jebran at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammys Gala.
Dua Lipa in Alexander Wang at the Grammy Awards.
Eiza González in Galvan at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Jennifer Aniston in Dior at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
