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Home • Fashion

Cape Fierce

JLO's Zuhair Murad cape at the Golden Globes proves once and for all that this superwoman style is a winner! Here are the chicest capes on the carpet of all time.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Jennifer Lopez

JLO twinkled in Zuhair Murad at the Golden Globes, making it a night to remember.

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Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita stole the show at last year’s Golden Globes in this epic crimson cape number by Ralph Lauren.


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Nicole Richie

Richie rocked this all-white Tadshi Shoji look at the Baby2Baby gala, looking far from matronly.

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Solange

This Stephan Rolland Gone With The Wind Haute Couture style had us swooning at The Great Gatsby premiere.

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Diana Ross

The mother of fashion, Diana Ross, has still got it and this dramatic ruffled, feather ensemble at the 2014 AMA’s proves it.

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Naomi Campbell

The only way Naomi Campbell brings the drama now are in Zac Posen looks like these that slay the carpet.

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Janelle Monae

We loved that Janelle Monae mixed up her uniform with this breathtaking Tadashi Shoji cape that complemented the red carpet.

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Solange

Solo is statuesque in a look similar to her wedding gown, however, this beauty is by Rubin Singer.

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Andre Leon Talley
The King of capes couldn’t be left in the dark. This regular cap wearer donned a hue fit for royalty at the 2011 MET gala.
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Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada sauntered onto the carpet in salmon pink Versace with a trail of chiffon following behind her.

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Camila Alves

Camila melted our hearts in this carnation-colored Gabriela Cadena gown with an effortless side-shoulder drape.

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Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow took home the best dressed award when she arrived in one of the top looks to ever hit the carpet, Tom Ford.

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