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Home · Fashion

Red Carpet Season Re-Cap

Highlights of the hottest gowns, jewels and heels to hit Hollywood.

By Celia L. Smith · March 2, 2014October 27, 2020
01
Lupita Nyong’o: Nairobi Blue

Like a princess, Lupita Nyong’o donned a Nairobi blue Prada gown for her final red carpet look at the Oscars. A winning look for the winning actress.

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02
Lupita Nyong’o: Flower Girl

The actress started the blue trend early on in this Robin’s egg blue Gucci gown at the SAG Awards with a flower décolletage.

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03
Lupita Nyong’o: White Out

Cool in Calvin Klein was Lupita’s style at the Critics Choice Awards, showing off her toned physique through cut outs. Another winning look, literally.

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04
Lupita Nyong’o: Girl On Fire

The wow moment this season for the star was at the Golden Globe Awards swathed in a Ralph Lauren caped gown that was dramatic and intensely vibrant.

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05
Kerry Washington: Satin Stunner

Kerry opted for a sultry satin number by Jason Wu sans straps with a hint of diamonds for the Oscars. The last of her red carpet looks this season opting to blend her very private baby bump instead of revealing it.

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06
Kerry Washington: Crop Star

The only moment we got a peak of Kerry’s baby bump was in this fun custom cropped Prada ensemble with Louboutin pumps at the SAG Awards. It showed the fashionista wasn’t letting go her chic edge during this pregnancy.

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07
Kerry Washington: In The Navy

Washington wore a silky drop-shoulder Thakoon gown (similar to her Oscars selection) in a complementary navy and ballet pink pairing with a matching Prada clutch to the NAACP awards. A look that was perfectly feminine for the actress and her baby.

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08
Kerry Washington: Cream of The Crop

When Kerry finally debuted her baby bump at the Golden Globes, it was clad in a custom Balenciaga gown with a peek-a-boo peplum, Fred Leighton jewels, winter white Casadei sandals and a matching Balenciaga clutch. So elegant!

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09
Paula Patton: Sunshine State of Mind

Looking completely fresh faced and fab (despite separation rumors), Paula Patton gave us something else to talk about at the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards –– this sexy, sunny lace Lorena Sarbu mini and nude Louboutin pumps. Way to get him back, Paula!

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10
Paula Patton: Red Light

Paula attempted to execute another lace number earlier this season at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala –– a Mirielle Dagher hi-low red style, again, with her nude Louboutin pumps. The color looked smashing, but the style was a tad bit busy for her petite frame.

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11
Paula Patton: Wild Thing

When it actually came time to hit the GRAMMY’s red carpet Paula swapped the red dress for a mildly wild Nicolas Jebra zebra striped gown.

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12
Paula Patton: Drama Class

Patton brought the Drama to the Golden Globes (and we don’t mean Robin Thicke). It was this voluminously ruffled Stephane Rolland gown with matching Charlotte Olympia platforms.

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13
Queen Latifah: Short Stuff

The Queen kept it short and sweet in a little black draped Angela Dean dress, Sutra jewels, and Gucci ankle strap peep-toes at the People’s Choice Awards. Classic!

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14
Sparkle

The Queen kicked off the year looking utterly statuesque in an off-the-shoulder sparkling Carmen Marc Valvo gown at the GRAMMY’s.

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15
Chrissy Teigen: Butterflies in The Sky

Chrissy Teigen fluttered fabulously on the Oscars red carpet in Monique Lhuillier and strappy Jimmy Choos; an unexpected girly moment for the sexy Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. Sweet!

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16
Christine Teigen: Dream Girl

At the GRAMMY’s Teigen was a gold member standing statuesque in a Johanna Johnson dress dripping gold paillettes with Casadei sandals. So glam!

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17
Chrissy Teigen: Beige Boundaries

At A GRAMMY Salute To The Beatles, Chrissy opted for a  fairly conservative yet sexy style by Adeam: a cream crop top, midi skirt and blazer with Christian Louboutin’s cap-toe pumps. Tres chic!

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18
One Hit Wonder: Viola Davis

We haven’t seen Viola Davis all season, but she definitely made her presence count on the carpet! At the Oscar’s, we’re certain the actress made everyone green with envy when she sauntered in wearing this emerald Escada gown and side swept waves that served 1940’s fabulousness.

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19
One Hit Wonder: Jada Pinkett Smith

The Oscar’s was also a first for Jada on the carpet this season, but she commanded it, for sure! The actress donned a peach Versace gown with trails of fabric that blew in the wind and paired it perfectly with minimal Cartier jewels, a matching Ferragamo clutch and shoe.

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20
One Hit Wonder: Ciara

We only spotted Ci-Ci on the award season red carpet once, but she made her presence felt! The expecting mom dripped in gold Emilio Pucci –– a custom gown that was exquisitely beaded and a fantastic fit for her baby bump.

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