17 Daring Outfits Celebrities Rocked on the Red Carpet
People
10/17/2022

Some celebrities’ styles are a bit more unusual, and they choose to express their creativity to the fullest at red-carpet events. Their bold choices often make headlines, but due to their confidence, they always manage to pull off even the most unique designs. Whether it’s a dress made of unexpected materials or a bold outfit resembling an animal, these celebs love to showcase their special sense of fashion.
1. Lady Gaga wore a dress made of raw beef at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.

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2. Björk pulled off this unique Swan Dress at the 2001 Academy Awards.
3. Katy Perry’s LED gown shined bright at the 2010 Met Gala.
4. Z LaLa rocked this sea-creature inspired outfit at the 2015 AMAs.

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5. Cardi B sported this elaborate look at the 2019 Grammy Awards.

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6. Jared Leto was carrying his own head at the 2019 Met Gala.

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7. Sarah Paulson wore this very vibrant gown to the Ocean’s 8 premiere in 2018.

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8. Christina Aguilera was all feathered-up at BAZAAR’s 2018 party.

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9. Lizzy Gardiner wore a dress made of 254 expired credit cards at the 1995 Academy Awards.
10. Nicki Minaj showed her love for leopard print at the 2011 Grammy Awards.

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11. Celine Dion put a white suit on backward at the 1999 Academy Awards.
12. Frank Ocean brought a green doll that matched his hair color to the 2021 Met Gala.

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13. Lil Nas X matched his huge headpiece to his skirt at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

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14. Rihanna wore a 55-pound gown at the 2015 Met Gala.

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15. Billy Porter paired his blue suit with a matching umbrella hat for the 2021 AMAs.

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16. Gigi Hadid sported this huge overcoat at the 2022 Met Gala.

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17. Emma Corrin wore this interesting dress, nail, and bonet combo at the 2021 Emmy Awards.

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Which of these outfits impressed you the most? Are there any other celebrities you’d like to add to the list?
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