Teen Vogue’s 20 Top Red Carpet Looks Of 2015
1/22The new year is almost here, and we can’t wait to see what sort of red carpet fashion it holds.
But before we began gearing up for a fresh batch of award show, movie premiere, and after party outfits, let’s take a beat to remember some of our favorites from the last 365 days. From Rihanna’s show-stopping princess moment at the Grammys, to Lupita and her flower embellished Golden Globes dress, the stars served up enough inspiring style at the big events of 2015 to keep us occupied for a very, very long time.
Or, you know, until Oscars season starts.
Read on for a recap!
FilmMagic2/22Yet, another reason to fall in love with Jennifer Lawrence: The gothic-chic Schiaparelli ensemble she wore to the New York premiere of Mockingjay Part 2. (That, and the fact she probably changed into sweatpants and ate pizza a few hours hours later.)
FilmMagic3/22How to make this dazzling Elie Saab gown even more, well, dazzling? Add a pair of fuchsia sandals, like Taylor Swift did at the Grammys, for head-turning contrast. (Hers, FYI, are by Giuseppe Zanotti.)
Getty Images4/22That color! Those sparkles! Everything about Emma Stone’s chartreuse Oscars dress (courtesy of Elie Saab) made us want to stand up and slow clap.
2015 Kevin Tachman5/22Take note of how Emma Roberts opted for a darker color scheme at the amFAR gala—it keeps her floral Alexander McQueen fit-and-flare from feeling too prim. A playful feathered clutch and youthful, barely there sandals drive the point home.
2015 Getty Images6/22Is it a shirt? Is it a dress? We’re not sure, but we’re into flouncy fit of Kiernan Shipka’s Dior outfit—as seen at the Emmys—regardless. So flattering!
NBC via Getty Images7/22What happens when you combine Giambattista Valli Couture with one of fashion’s most fearless dressers? That would be Lupita Nyong’o hitting the Golden Globes in the sort of dreamy, petal-covered ensemble we imagine fairy tale heroines might wear.
Getty Images8/22It took a lot for Hailee Seinfeld to stand out when she walked the VMA red carpet with half the (insanely famous) cast of Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” music video, but this stunning Stella McCartney jumpsuit got the job done.
FilmMagic9/22To ring in the premiere of Empire’s second season, Gabourey Sidibe matched the show’s notorious drama with a shimmering Isabel Toledo for Lane Bryant dress and vintage fur. We think Cookie would be proud.
2015 Kevin Mazur10/22Emma Watson, reigning queen of the skirt/trousers combo, effortlessly nailed the look yet again with this Dior outfit at the Time 100 gala. In other news: Zara need to make pants with sashes, STAT.
2015 Michael Kovac/AMA201511/22With a slinky Lorena Sarbu dress, pin curls, and deep wine lipstick, Demi Lovato went for a moody take on old Hollywood glamour at this year’s American Music Awards. Talk about having confidence. (Sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves.)
FilmMagic12/22A genius styling tip, straight from Suki Waterhouse: Balance the sweeter, more feminine pieces in your wardrobe with relaxed, slightly undone hair, à la her beautiful Reem Acra-meets-bedhead look at the Insurgent premiere.
2015 Frazer Harrison/AMA201513/22When Nina Dobrev arrived at the American Music Awards in this matchy-matchy Zuhair Murad ensemble, we could not help but think that all fancy dresses should come with coordinating outerwear. It would make party preparation much faster, and give us something to wear with jeans the next day—a win-win, no?
FilmMagic14/22While certainly entertained by Miley Cyrus’s parade of crazy VMA getups, we found ourselves far more impressed by the star’s sleek and sexy Alexandre Vauthier slip at the Grammy’s. Not just anyone can get give hip cut outs such a high fashion feel.
FilmMagic15/22The debut of Lily Collins’s side swept crop may have won the lion’s share of attention at the Vanity Fair Oscars after party, but we think her Zuhair Murad gown is definitely worth mentioning, too. Long, glittery, and sheer in all the right places, the style was—much like the lady wearing it—elegant in a refresheningly modern way.
FilmMagic16/22Props to Kristen Stewart for not only showing up at the American Ultra premiere in the coolest Zuhair Murad romper, but giving it such a sophisticated spin. Her trick? Countering all that flash with more ladylike elements, like high heels and a cat-eye.
WireImage17/22Although, admittedly, nearly everything Zendaya wore this last year was flawless, the star’s choice for the Academy Awards—a draped, off-the-shoulder design by Vivienne Westwood—stood out the most. An special mention goes to her cascading dreadlocks hairstyle, as the visual contrast it added made the ensemble even more striking.
FilmMagic18/22Dressed in gold Michael Kors Collection jumpsuit, Gigi Hadid could not help but turn heads at the CFDA awards. Fortunately, she’s probably pretty used to it.
WireImage19/22The dainty white flowers? The peaches and cream? Deciding just what we love most about Chanel Iman’s Zuhair Murad gown—one of many incredible ones she wore to the Cannes Film Festival—is like choosing a favorite Taylor Swift song: Impossible.
Getty Images20/22Between the romantic botanical motif, rich silk, and handy pockets (ideal for posing!), it’s easy to see why Chloë Grace Moretz wore this strapless Miu Miu style to the Oscars. Note how she uses a easygoing blow out and full ear cuff to give the sweeter details some edge.
LA Times via Getty Images21/22There’s no way of knowing if Giambattista Valli Couture made this full, floaty piece with Rihanna’s Grammy appearance in mind, but we can’t imagine seeing it anywhere else. Hands down, this was the most memorable entrance of the night.
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