The Ultimate Ranking of the Most Lavish Red Carpet Outfits Ever

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In the world of glamour and glitz, celebrities often don jaw-dropping outfits that cost a fortune. This article unveils the most expensive red carpet looks of all time, showcasing how opulence meets fashion on the greatest stages of Hollywood.

1. Lady Gaga at the Oscars (2019)

Lady Gaga, known for her extravagant style, stunned everyone at the 2019 Oscars. Dressed in a voluminous Alexander McQueen gown, the real showstopper was her necklace. The Tiffany & Co piece, adorned with a 128.54-carat fancy yellow diamond, had only been worn twice before in public¹. This necklace alone is rumored to be valued at a whopping $40 million². Including the gown, Lady Gaga’s entire ensemble was valued at an estimated $41 million³.

2. Carrie Underwood at the Grammys (2013)

At the 2013 Grammy Awards, Carrie Underwood shined in a 380-karat diamond necklace by Johnathon Arndt⁴. The necklace alone was valued at $31 million⁵. Completing the look was a black strapless Roberto Cavalli gown⁶.

3. Charlize Theron at the Oscars (2014)

Charlize Theron looked breathtaking in a Christian Dior gown at the 2014 Oscars⁷. Her look was accessorized with a unique Harry Winston necklace worth a staggering $15 million⁸.

4. Amy Adams at the Golden Globes (2014)

Amy Adams adorned a pendant and earrings at the 2014 Golden Globes that are estimated to be worth $10.6 million⁹. She beautifully paired this expensive jewelry with a two-toned Valentino gown¹⁰.

5. Anne Hathaway at the Oscars (2011)

Anne Hathaway’s bright red Valentino look at the 2011 Oscars was worth an estimated $106,075¹¹. Her Lucida Star diamond necklace from Tiffany and Co., however, pushed her ensemble’s price tag to around $10 million¹².

6. Nicole Kidman at the Oscars (2008)

Nicole Kidman’s ensemble at the 2008 Oscars, although not everyone’s favorite, was definitely expensive. Her L’Wren Scott cascading necklace is believed to be worth an estimated $7 million¹³.

7. Jennifer Lawrence at the Oscars (2013)

Jennifer Lawrence’s Christian Dior gown at the 2013 Oscars, infamous for her trip while accepting her Oscar, is estimated to be worth $5.3 million¹⁴.

8. Charlize Theron at the Oscars (2013)

In another stunning look, Theron donned a peplum Christian Dior Couture gown at the 85th annual Academy Awards. She accessorized her look with Harry Winston diamonds in her bracelets and earrings worth approximately $4.5 million¹⁵.

9. Rihanna at the Met Gala (2015)

Rihanna’s Guo Pei look at the 2015 Met Gala, famous for inspiring countless memes, reportedly costs $3.97 million¹⁶.

10. Zendaya at the Venice International Film Festival (2021)

The 93.83-carat emerald in the Serpenti Hypnotic Emerald necklace that Zendaya wore to the 2021 Venice International Film Festival is valued at $3.5 million¹⁷. She paired this iconic piece with a Balmain nude-colored dress¹⁸.

11. Nicole Kidman at the Oscars (1997)

Nicole Kidman’s bright yellow embroidered dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior gown at the 1997 Oscars is estimated to cost $2.65 million¹⁹.

12. Paris Hilton at the Hollywood Beauty Awards (2017)

Paris Hilton’s shimmering dress by August Getty at the 3rd Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards cost $357,710²⁰. According to reports, Hilton’s sculpted look was composed of 500,000 Swarovski crystals and took a team of five eight months to produce²¹.

Conclusion

These outfits demonstrate how red carpet fashion is more than just a demonstration of personal style. It’s a testament to the limitless possibilities of creativity, craftsmanship, and the occasional jaw-dropping price tag.

Footnotes

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