Once again this year, the red carpet was a true stage for artistic expression, where stars used fashion to tell memorable stories. A look back at the 10 looks that marked 2024.
Zendaya en mugler
Zendaya shone on the red carpet throughout the year, but it was her armor at the premiere of the second part of “Dune” in London (United Kingdom) that made an impression. Her famous stylist Law Roach opted for an archive piece from Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1995 collection, consisting of an armor-covered metal bodysuit with sheer panels and matching metallic heels, becoming one of the most memorable looks of the history of fashion.
Tyla and Balmain
For her big premiere on the steps of the Met Gala, the singer South African caused a sensation in an hourglass-shaped dress, designed by French fashion house Balmain. Fashioned from a mix of sand and micro crystal studs, the dress was accompanied by an hourglass handbag, nodding to the evening’s theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” wake up fashion).
Ariana Grande in Versace
The film adaptation of the musical, “Wicked,” not only took the box office by storm this year, but also the fashion world. During the world press tour, Ariana Grande honored her character of Glinda in a palette roseas at the premiere in Australia with a custom dress by Vivienne Westwood.
Cynthia Erivo en Thom Browne
During the Mexican premiere of “Wicked“, Cynthia Erivo swapped her iconic Elphaba green for a shimmering black dress, adorned with claw-like hands, offering a dark and refined interpretation of her character.
Rihanna en Christian Lacroix
Rare on the red carpet, the Barbadian singer marked the Fashion Awards in December, in a turquoise fur dress from the fall/winter 2002 couture collection. Completed with a plunging black corset and matching hat, the outfit was perfectly accompanied by the understated elegance of her companion, rapper A$AP Rocky, honored as a “cultural innovator.”
Kim Kardashian and Gucci
The reality TV star paid tribute to the Princess Diana at the CMA art and cinema gala in Los Angeles in November, sporting her Attallah Cross necklace in amethyst and diamond, with a plunging white dress. Kim Kardashian notably acquired the pendant at an auction for nearly $205,000 last year. The late “Lady Di” wore her cross during a charity gala in 1987, with a black and burgundy dress.
Sydney Sweeney and Marc Bouwer
The ‘Euphoria’ star turned heads at the Vanity Fair post-Oscars party in March in Angelina Jolie’s iconic 2004 dress. The design was notably inspired by the white Seven-Year dress Itch by Marilyn Monroe, shown in the legendary photo with the subway grate.
Colman Domingo at Valentino
Colman Domingo has established himself as one of the best dressed men of the year. At the Critics’ Choice Awards, he wore a mustard suit, accented with a gold ruffled overcoat, Christian Louboutin boots, and Bulgari jewelry.
Miley Cyrus in Maison Margiela
At the 2024 Grammy Awards, where she won for Best Pop Solo Performance for “Flowers,” the singer wowed in a sheer minidress, made from 14,000 strategically placed gold safety pins. This bold creation was praised for its geometric details and unique artistic dimension.
Bella Hadid in Saint Laurent
Back on the red carpet after a break for her health, the model stood out during the Cannes Film Festival this year, in a transparent halter neck dress, complemented by yellow diamond jewelry from Chopard.
