18 Red Carpet Moments That Pushed Fashion Boundaries
9. Kendall Jenner’s Chainmail Fantasy (Met Gala)
Kendall brought medieval chic into the modern era in this backless, completely sheer dress made with crystals held together with a nylon string. It kind of looked like high fashion chainmail from far away. Covered in crystals and confidence, she somehow managed to make exposed cheeks look like refined elegance.
10. Jaimie Alexander’s Optical Illusion (Thor: The Dark World Premiere)
Who says superheroes get all the attention? Jaimie Alexander arrived at the Thor premiere in a sheer-paneled Azzaro Couture gown that basically traced the outline of a dress while skipping most of the fabric. It was elegant, edgy, and dangerously close to a wardrobe malfunction—and we loved every second.
11. Rihanna’s Crystal Fantasy (CFDA Awards)
This is the look that cemented Rihanna’s fashion icon status. She shimmered in over 200,000 Swarovski crystals, completely sheer, with a matching headscarf and a pink fur screamed old Hollywood. A masterclass in style, confidence, and high-impact glamour.
12. Chrissy Teigen’s Golden Slit (American Music Awards)
Chrissy turned heads and broke the internet in this black Yousef Akbar gown, which featured the highest slit known to mankind. Honestly, the slit deserves its own award. Her stylist confirmed that she was just one step away from becoming international news—a testament to her dedication to fashion.
13. Amber Rose in Chainmail Realness (MTV VMAs)
Amber showed up draped in silver chains and nothing else, proving once and for all that bold fashion isn’t just about fabric—it’s about presence. The look was a clear nod to Rose McGowan’s historic red carpet moment, and a statement in confidence and empowerment.
14. Jennifer Lopez’s Jungle Dress That Launched Google Images (Grammy Awards)
It’s the dress that caused an internet meltdown. J.Lo stepped onto the Grammy red carpet in that now-legendary plunging green Versace gown, and the world collectively gasped. Google literally created “Image Search” because of it. No big deal.
15. Emily Ratajkowski’s Cutout Crown (Harper’s Bazaar ICONS Party)
The queen of body confidence wore a Julien Macdonald dress that defied geometry and gravity. With sharp cutouts, a plunging neckline, and hip-baring slashes, it was less “dress” and more “dangerously sexy sculpture.”
16. Kim Kardashian’s Risky Crochet Look (Balmain Fashion Show)
Kim walked into the Balmain front row as if she owned it—which, fashion-wise, she might have. Wearing a fishnet-style dress with strategically placed black cutouts, she redefined lingerie dressing in a room full of couture critics.
17. Iggy Azalea’s Bold Black Gown Turns Heads on the Red Carpet (MTV EMAs)
Iggy Azalea showed up in a sleek black gown with not one, but two sky-high slits — and somehow made it all look effortless. It was the kind of dress that flirted with the edge but never felt over the top. Risky? Maybe. But on Iggy, it came across as confident, cool, and totally red carpet-ready.
18. Dascha Polanco’s Embroidered Sheer Dream (MTV VMAs)
The Orange Is the New Black star stepped onto the red carpet in an elegant gray lace dress with sheer detailing, striking a bold balance between glamour and edge. Wearing bold blue eyeshadow and silver stilettos, she embodied a goth goddess with a hint of boudoir.
Which one was your favorite? Or better yet, which one would you dare to wear?
