13 Celebrity Accessories That Became the Unexpected Stars of the Red Carpet
People
12/25/2022

When it comes to putting together a look, every detail is important, and celebrities know this well. Wearing a headdress, an extravagant bag, or an unconventional hat is not enough to stand out on the red carpet. That’s why some go even further and choose to add a spark of authenticity to their outfits. As a result, we are left with an outfit that we will remember for years and years to come.
1. How can we forget when Cher made an appearance with this iconic headdress at the 1986 Oscars?
2. For the 2016 Oscar Awards, Whoopi Goldberg wore a simple black outfit. However, her tentacled hands attracted all the attention.

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3. During the MTV Awards, Doja Cat showed us that a chair can serve both as a seat and a hat.

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4. Met Gala events are meant to be extravagant, but we were mesmerized when Jared Leto showed up with a replica of his head as an accessory.

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5. Lily Collins paid tribute to Priscilla Presley and walked the red carpet with a big hairdo and flowers sprinkled on her hair.

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6. Kim Kardashian’s dollar suit attracted as much attention as her small purse shaped like a sack of cash.

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7. Lady Gaga is a pioneer of the extravagant, and one of her most remembered accessories is this pointy star.

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8. Another accessory that stood out was the Pope-inspired hat Rihanna wore for the 2018 Met Gala when she became one of the best dressed.

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9. Another accessory that stole the limelight was Frank Ocean’s green baby alien.

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10. Why wear necklaces when you can create an amazing look with quirky nails like Elle Fanning did?

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11. Actress Hunter Schafer gave us an unforgettable look worthy of a sci-fi movie by wearing tentacle jewelry on her face.

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12. No one knows how to stand out as elegantly as Sarah Jessica Parker, who wore a headdress that depicted the Nativity scene adorned with jewels.

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13. Emily Blunt paid tribute to Hedy Lamarr and shone with her star headdress, which made her look dreamy.

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What accessory do you have collecting dust in your closet and why do you still have it?
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