Having dressed many of the most famous women, Karl Lagerfeld made sure that Chanel has no shortage of outstanding red carpet moments.
Running the gamut of colorful inspirations and injections of references, Karl Lagerfeld has undeniably reinvented Chanel at his helm. From his spectacular fashion shows to memorable red carpet looks, the innovative visionaire has single-handedly transformed the fashion house’s signature heritage pieces of tweeds and skirt suits for the discerning modern woman.
Karl Lagerfeld has also been known to be very meticulous and hands-on with his designs. And this side of the designer was ever so apparent when he dressed his famous muses and celebrities. Countless award seasons and red carpets have borne witness to Chanel’s full regalia under the direction of Karl. Ranging from simple and classic to the intricately ostentatious, the master designer made sure that every piece fit the occasion and most importantly, the personality.
In honor of the master designer Karl Lagerfeld, we look back at our favorite iconic Chanel red carpet moments.
Blake Lively in Chanel Couture accompanied by Karl Lagerfeld himself at the 2011 Met Gala.
Jessica Biel wearing a body-hugging number for the 2014 Oscars.
Classic and chic, Anne Hathaway was radiant in Chanel as she won Best Supporting Actress in 2013’s Golden Globes
Glam meets effortless with Jennifer Aniston’s Chanel look at the 2004 Emmy Awards
Tilda Swinton in a look that channels Karl himself at the 2018 Berlin International Film Festival
Lindsay Lohan at the 2005 Teen Vogue’s Young Hollywood Party in a romantic, flapper dress
Chanel Muse Diane Kruger in a 2013 Resort look at the amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS Gala 2012
Julianne Moore wearing a custom Chanel Couture at the 2015 Oscars where she won Best Actress
Blake Lively in an iridescent Chanel piece at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival
Daisy Ridley at the 2016 Oscars in a delicate dove grey Chanel dress
Ever the Chanel muse, Keira Knightley wore a tulle Chanel gown to the premiere of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms in 2018
Rihanna rocking Chanel’s pearls in her own sexy way at Chanel’s 2014 fashion show
Simple and subtle, Michelle WIlliams was an image of elegance in a beaded Chanel Couture piece at the 2011 Oscars
Kirsten Dunst in a tiered embellished dress at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards
At the 2010 OScars, Sarah Jessica Parker was a vision of classic elegance in a yellow satin Chanel dress
Cara Delevingne’s 2017 Met Gala look of a silver brocade pantsuit from Chanel Couture caught everyone’s attention
Kirsten Dunst was at once edgy and romantic at the Cannes FIlm Festival of 2011
Jennifer Connelly in a graphic gown at the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival
Lady Gaga wore a custom Chanel by Karl to the opening of Gaga’s Workshop at Barney’s New York in 2011Lady Gaga wore a custom Chanel by Karl to the opening of Gaga’s Workshop at Barney’s New York in 2011
Dakota Johnson channeling rock glam elegance at the 2015 Golden Globes
True to her name, Lily-Rose Depp wore a hot pink Chanel piece with rose appliques.
Blonde bombshell Cameron Diaz in a ruffled Chanel dress at the 2009 Golden Globes.
Margot Robbie in a beaded and sheer number at the Mary Queen Of Scots Premiere in 2018
Jennifer Lopez opted for a full-on ball gown at the 2001 Oscars yet still channeled her signature sexy allure
Kate Bosworth donning vintage Chanel at the 2008 Met Gala
Chloë Sevigny in a feathered mini number at the 2018 Venice Film Festival
Julianne Moore wearing a plumage dress at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival
Nicole Kidman was a vision in Chanel Couture at the 2004 Oscars
Emma Stone won Best Leading Actress at the 2017 BAFTAs in an embellished Chanel creation
Ever the fashion risk-taker, Janelle Monae stood out at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards in an Egyptian-inspired number from Chanel’s Metiers d’Art collection
