Chanel is one brand that has dominated red carpet fashion for as long as we can remember. The fashion world was rocked with the news about Karl Lagerfeld’s death one year ago. Celebrities such as Diane Kruger, Cindy Crawford, and Bella Hadid, as well as fellow designers such as Zac Posen and Donatella Versace, all paid an homage to the designer’s legacy in 2019, and many of them are following up with heartfelt posts in 2020. Karl’s designs were truly one of a kind, and his creations no doubt shaped red carpet fashion forever. Take a look back at his most memorable creations ahead.
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Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston wore a strapless white Chanel gown at the 2004 Oscars.
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Margot Robbie
For the 2018 Oscars, Margot Robbie opted for this off-the-shoulder gown that required 550 hours of work.
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Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman wore a strapless gown at the 2004 Oscars.
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Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez wore a one-shouldered silk gown by the brand to the 2001 Oscars.
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Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman wore this poofy two-piece look at the 1999 Oscars.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow oozed elegance in a midnight-blue satin Chanel gown and jeweled Roger Vivier pumps at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.
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Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore wore a sequin-embellished, custom white Chanel dress to the 2015 Oscars. “Karl Lagerfeld made it for me,” she said excitedly on the red carpet. Her look was finished with classic Chopard diamond jewels.
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Marion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard wore a tiered Chanel gown during the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
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Penélope Cruz
During the 2008 Oscars, Penélope Cruz wore this strapless black gown by the brand.
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Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel stunned in this sequined gown that featured buttons going down the back at the 2014 Oscars.
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Keira Knightley
Keira Knightley wore this ruffled gown to the 2015 Golden Globes.
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Emma Watson
Emma Watson wore this caped Chanel gown for the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix premiere in 2007.
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Caitriona Balfe
At the 2018 Golden Globes, Caitriona Balfe walked the red carpet wearing a black bandage dress by Chanel. The gown featured chain-link straps and fuzzy arm cuffs.
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Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger wore this black and beige ruffled gown to the 2010 Oscars.
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