Amal Clooney, Beyoncé, Lupita Nyong’o, and More Stars to Watch on the Red Carpet in 2016 Inline
Photo: Larry Busacca / Getty Images1/15Amal Clooney in Maison Margiela:
It was her first Met Gala and what better way to make an entrance than in John Galliano’s custom-made, cardinal creation for Maison Margiela?
Photo: Kevork S. Djansezian / Getty Images2/15Angelina Jolie Pitt in Atelier Versace:
The Academy Award winner sports the Italian house on numerous occasions but we’re hoping for a redux of her infamous leg-baring moment from the 2012 Oscars.
Photo: Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images for Variety3/15Beyonce in Givenchy Haute Couture:
The singer continues to ravish with her playful approach to fashion both on and off the red carpet, but when designer Riccardo Tisci said that seeing the pop superstar emerge in his creation was his favorite moment of the night, you know it was good.
Photo: Taylor Hill / FilmMagic4/15Blake Lively in Monique Lhuillier:
This year saw Lively take a moment to enjoy her family—she and Ryan Reynolds welcomed a baby girl, James—but we can still count on her to provide major red carpet moments. While promoting The Age of Adaline, she changed at least five times before hitting the premiere in Lhuillier’s Latin-inspired tiered dress. With many a benefit and awards show coming up, here’s hoping the mother-of-one continues to put her very fashionable Christian Louboutin-clad foot forward.
Photo: Nicholas Hunt / Getty Images5/15Cate Blanchett in Yacine Aouadi:
A red carpet staple, the Carol nominee is already generating Oscar buzz. The best part? She can go from wearing an Armani Privé embellished evening dress to a tea-length frock from an emerging Parisian couturier and not miss a beat.
Photo: Larry Busacca / Getty Images7/15Jennifer Lawrence in Ralph Lauren Collection:
While we know that Lawrence loves a Dior moment, she brought a new twist to the custom design from all-American Ralph Lauren while promoting the last Hunger Games. With a new franchise, X-Men, set to bring her all over the globe this spring—in addition to her expected nominations for Joy, we know Lawrence is well equipped to traipse up the steps to victory.
Photo: George Pimentel / amfAR15 / WireImage8/15Kendall Jenner in Calvin Klein Collection:
We know it can be hard to keep up with the first family of reality television but Jenner has conquered every catwalk from New York to Milan and appeared in countless ads for many major brands. However, it was during her solo time at Cannes where she donned frocks from Chanel—and crop tops!—that we saw a true glimpse of the major model’s personal style.
Photo: Rabbani and Solimene Photography / Getty Images9/15Kim Kardashian West in Roberto Cavalli by Peter Dundas:
Only Mrs. West could make an entrance to rival all other entrances. Joined by husband Kanye at this year’s Met Gala, Mrs. West slayed in Peter Dundas’s debut for the Italian house known for its overt glamour. And now that she’s given birth to her son, Saint, we know West cannot wait to get back into slinky pieces from Balmain and Givenchy for more talked-about moments.
Photo: MLADEN ANTONOV / AFP / Getty Images10/15Lupita Nyong’oin Calvin Klein Collection:
It was the dress that launched a thousand police sirens. While Nyong’o continually stuns on the red carpet in bold pieces from emerging designers and mainstays alike, her pearl-encrusted ivory gown created by Francisco Costa got the most attention this year, in part because of its theft right after the ceremony. And while it was eventually recovered, we know Nyong’o’s next look will be equally covet-worthy.
Photo: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic11/15Rihanna in Giambattista Valli Couture:
Rihanna is the ultimate fashion chameleon. One day she’s a tomboy in a slouchy suit from Maison Margiela, the next she’s in a custom-made-over-two-years Guo Pei robe dress at the Met Gala. However, rivaling the memes from the Met were those created for the Giambattista Valli Couture strapless frock she donned at the Grammy Awards. Here’s hoping she takes equally daring risks in 2016, especially given the release of her new album, ANTI.
Photo: Nicholas Hunt / Getty Images12/15Rooney Mara in Chanel Couture:
Mara has a dark side and embraces it best on the carpet in diaphanous dresses from Alexander McQueen, Chanel, and Givenchy. But who knows, maybe she’ll surprise everyone with a bold color for 2016.
Photo: Samir Hussein / WireImage13/15Sienna Miller in Gucci:
There were few celebrities who made a bigger sartorial transformation this year than Sienna Miller. The American Sniper and Burnt actress went from queen of the bohos to minimal master, favoring looks from Céline, Stella McCartney, and Victoria Beckham. However, it was at this year’s Cannes Film Festival (for which she acted as judge) where we saw her shine in everything from Alexander Wang’s sculptural pieces for Balenciaga to Alessandro Michele’s romantic designs for Gucci.
Photo: Samir Hussein / WireImage14/15Taylor Swift in Reem Acra:
She might have her squad, but Swift’s solo red carpet game has dramatically increased over the past year. One highlight from her award-winning year was the Asian-inspired Reem Acra she donned for this year’s Brit Awards. Prim from the front, but party-friendly in the back, it ushered in a new grown-up Swift on the carpet.
Photo: Theo Wargo / WireImage15/15Victoria Beckham in Victoria Beckham:
The designer is her own best advertisement. Whether attending son Romeo’s debut for Burberry or accepting a Woman of the Year Award, Beckham has designed a sleek, sophisticated, and elegant wardrobe for every woman in the world. And her posh pout and hair take her style to new heights.
