42 Spring '16 Runway Looks We Want to See on the Red Carpet
Where there's a fancy A-list event, there's a red carpet. And when there's a red carpet, you can bet we're tracking all our favorite stars to see what they're wearing. Lucky for them, it can be incredibly easy to pluck a gown straight off the runway and have it overnighted.
So, our dream of Emma Stone making an award season appearance in this Spring '16 Oscar de la Renta dress isn't really too far-fetched. Of course, she's not the only celeb we picked a design for. Read on to find 42 runway looks that totally suit our favorite stars.
Suki Waterhouse
Suki's walked the Burberry runway and flaunted her fair share of sheer, romantic gowns from the fashion house. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Burberry
Suki sat front row at the Spring '16 show, and we'd love to see her take on this vampy look from the collection.
Alexa Chung
Alexa Chung's always mixing up sexy silhouettes with cozy separates like turtlenecks, and there's no splash of leopard she doesn't love. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Topshop Unique
Alexa even wore a leopard miniskirt to sit front row at the runway show!
Diane Kruger
As the unofficial face of Giambattista Valli, Diane Kruger has shown off plenty of designs from the fashion house. But the style maven is never afraid to experiment with prints, embellishments, or silhouettes. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Giambattista Valli
Diane would make this floral-finished, embroidered dress look effortless, likely completing her outfit with a bright pair of shoes and an eye-catching contrast box clutch.
Sarah Jessica Parker
The Sex and the City star dresses like a true style maven on and off screen. This Alexander McQueen design she wore to the 2006 Met Gala was confirmation enough — for Spring '16, she belongs in . . .
Alexander McQueen
Could she? Would she? We can see SJP slipping right into this structured blazer and completing her look with a sheer ruffled skirt.
Kate Hudson
As soon as we saw Kate Hudson in this Versace cutout red dress, we knew there was no label she looked hotter in. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Versace
We're pretty sure this glittering black cutout dress was designed for Kate. It would fit her like a glove, and sexy as it is, we know Ms. Hudson would make the one-shouldered number look glamorous.
Chiara Ferragni
Chiara Ferragni doesn't just love Chloé for the label's street style accessories; she also went backstage at the Spring '16 show and showed off a cozy knit by the designer before the new collection hit the runway. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Chloé
This off-the-shoulder knit is just as luxe as the one Chiara's already got, and we'd love to see her wear it with an unexpected ombré pleated maxi like this one.
Jennifer Lawrence
J Law's tried-and-true contract with Dior means she'll try any of the designer's looks on for size. Her toned bod looks lovely in a crop top set, so for Spring '16, she's wearing . . .
Dior
This fresh look is a little bit '90s, is a lot of fun, and totally screams J Law's name. Perhaps she'll give it a go when award season rolls around?
Gwyneth Paltrow
The star loves to play up her inner glow with sequins and plunging necklines, just like she did in this emerald Elie Saab number. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Elie Saab
Be bold, Gwyneth. The actress loves a good suit and trendy details like a high neck or, in this case, a pussy-bow blouse. Lace trousers would flatter her svelte figure, and she'd add pops of color with the addition of sparkling jewels.
Allison Williams
Allison looks lovely in full, long-sleeved gowns, and she works florals like a true princess. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Emilia Wickstead
While the Girls actress worked a bright-pink Emilia Wickstead design at the 2014 Vanity Fair party above, we say the bolder, the better!
Kate Middleton
It doesn't happen often, but there are plenty of moments when the duchess takes a bold risk, and this black lacy Temperley gown was decidedly edgy! For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Temperley
Could you imagine Kate in a risky white embellished gown like this one? Perhaps in a darker custom shade and with a higher neckline, this gown would flatter the duchess in all the right places.
Keira Knightley
Keira Knightley is definitely a fan of Erdem's lovely, ethereal dresses, and she also loves a good high-neck silhouette. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Erdem
We think she'd look like the belle of the ball in this lacy, bishop-sleeved number.
Doutzen Kroes
The supermodel seriously stuns in any gown that boasts a leg slit. She dropped jaws when she stepped out at Cannes Film Festival in this slinky black dress. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Mugler
Doutzen's Cannes dress was also designed by Mugler, and this number is so similar, we can't help but guess it was inspired by the past runway look.
Dakota Johnson
Dakota looks feminine and flirty in any Gucci design. This cranberry number looked lovely at the recent runway show. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Gucci
We plucked this green zipper-front design right off the runway for Dakota. It's similar to the lacy look Ms. Johnson wore to Gucci's cruise show, and we love the modern stripe at the waist.
Miley Cyrus
We doubt there's any outfit Jeremy Scott could design that Miley wouldn’t wear. Her racy, over-the-top ensembles at the VMAs were confirmation enough that for Spring '16, she should wear . . .
Moschino
We can totally see Miley making moves in this intense Moschino gown, designed by none other than Jeremy Scott himself!
Hailee Steinfeld
One of Hailee's go-to labels is Dolce & Gabbana, and demure looks make her appear seriously mature! For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Dolce & Gabbana
Hailee's rocked a fierce suit before, and we think this playful D&G version is right up her alley, embellished with all the right add-ons.
Bella Thorne
Bella's signature sexy style isn't going anywhere. She loves a tiny little dress with sheer detail. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Julien Macdonald
Bella's LBD was designed by Julien Macdonald, but we think purple's her color. This tank dress would totally complement her red locks.
Emma Watson
Emma is always one to take fashion risks, even if her style is polished and demure. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Peter Pilotto
We'd love to see this Peter Pilotto crop top on Emma's petite frame. She’s already quite a fan of the designer!
Jennifer Lopez
J Lo's always up for a sexy dress. She wore this front-slitted Anthony Vaccarello gown to the Grammys in 2013, and for Spring '16, she's slipping into . . .
Anthony Vaccarello
The leggier, the better for Ms. Lopez, who makes mini dancer's dresses look like fierce, high-fashion couture.
Chloë Grace Moretz
Christopher Kane is one of Chloë's go-to brands for showing off her quirky sense of style. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Christopher Kane
Chloë loves bold colors and coordinate sets, so we could see her making a fringy splash in this rainbow look.
Alessandra Ambrosio
Alessandra plays up her tan skin and inner glow in champagne dresses with dramatic cutouts. For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Roberto Cavalli
It's time for an update, and we love the Grecian allure of Cavalli's off-the-shoulder design. His collection had a rocker tinge, and we think it's calling Alessandra's name.
Naomi Watts
The actress reaches for Armani gowns time and time again on the red carpet. One thing's for sure — we love to see her shining in them! For Spring '16, we'd put her in . . .
Giorgio Armani
This one-shouldered dress would make Naomi look like a winner. We hope she chooses it for award season and even accents the chiffon hem with the same statement choker.
Amal Clooney
Amal puts a sophisticated touch on every outfit. She loves to polish off slouchy silhouettes with luxe accessories like statement shoes, a really great belt, or elegant earrings. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Diane von Furstenberg
This DVF look was made for Amal, down to the fringe clutch!
Gigi Hadid
What we admire most about Gigi is her ability to mix dainty, feminine pieces with sporty shoes, like her Adidas sneakers. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Jonathan Simkhai
Jonathan Simkhai calls Gigi Hadid his style icon, declaring she’s one of his favorite models to dress — and he dresses a lot of supermodels! We’re pretty sure this crochet finished crop top set was made for Ms. Hadid.
Kim Kardashian
We’ll never forget Kim’s white lace Givenchy wedding dress. Riccardo Tisci has dressed the reality star in plenty of looks since then, some racier than others. But we just love how feminine Kim looked in this moment. For Spring ’16 we’d put her in . . .
Givenchy
This pale yellow embellished naked dress takes the same form as Kim’s wedding gown, from the sheer detail at the waist to the long mermaid skirt.
Kate Bosworth
Kate Bosworth loves a good festival-inspired look. She knows just how to mix a printed denim jacket with studded suede booties and a cute satchel. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Coach
Kate Instagrammed three of her favorite looks from Coach’s first-ever runway show, this Western-inspired outfit being one of them. Yes, Kate, we think you’d wear it well.
Selena Gomez
Selena loves a solid all-black look. Even an outfit without cutouts, sheer details, or a leggy slit looks perfectly sexy on the petite star. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Cushnie et Ochs
We think Selena could rock this playful jumpsuit on any red carpet. And there’s something so sexy about the double spaghetti strap detail, too.
Emma Stone
Emma Stone manages to make just about any style of dress look modest. She’s taken red carpet risks — there was that time she wore a jumpsuit that featured a huge bow on the red carpet — but we’re positive she could never go wrong in a red, figure-flattering gown. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Oscar de la Renta
The moment this lacy Oscar de la Renta design made an appearance on the runway, we knew we’d see it at a premiere or during award season. Emma would look lovely in the high-neck silhouette and the dainty ruffles of chiffon would add a feminine touch.
Kiernan Shipka
Kiernan Shipka always manages to make quirky, structured designs look playful and sophisticated at the same time. Since she’s petite, she looks best in mini dresses with just the right adornments. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Delpozo
Kiernan’s worn Delpozo many times, and she even sat front row at the Spring ’16 show! Since she looks so lovely in pastel pink, we think she should sweep her hair back and show off this design with pride.
Lea Michele
Lea Michele loves to bare her midriff on the carpet, and little leggy miniskirts are her calling. She makes a coordinated set like this one look so darn easy to wear. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
J. Mendel
J. Mendel is one of Lea’s go-to designers for red carpet events. We can see her rocking this ensemble with a bright, popping heel and an unexpected clutch.
Sienna Miller
Sienna’s bohemian style recently got a major upgrade. When we spotted her in this Thakoon set at the Met Gala, we knew she was ready to work eye-catching details like tassels, belts, and ties, in elevated ways. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Proenza Schouler
This crisp Proenza Schouler look is right on board with all of Spring ‘16 trends, from the black harness belt to the off-the-shoulder top. There aren’t many designs Sienna can’t pull off, and after seeing her Met Gala number, we think this suits her just right.
Olivia Palermo
At this point, Olivia’s love for belts is obvious. She completes most of her outfits with a cinch at the waist, even when you least expect it. She’s also got a love for simple, well-tailored pieces, but uses them to create an outfit that’s nothing short of eccentric. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Michael Kors
Olivia loves feminine details like lace and ruffles just as much as she loves a good collared shirt or a blazer. We can imagine her working this look with a fringe clutch and multicolor, statement-making Aquazzura heels.
Lupita Nyong'o
It seems as though Lupita has a princess moment on every red carpet she walks on. Despite how many details adorn her dress — from chunky floral embellishments to pleats to flowy sleeves — Lupita still wears her dresses, they don’t wear her. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Marchesa
Although Lupita usually sticks to monochrome outfits, she’s worn a multitude of colors. What if she combined them all into one and tried out this gorgeous textured Marchesa design? Lupita, we dare you.
Taylor Swift
Lately, Taylor’s been turning up the edge on the red carpet, showing off her mid-section in crop tops, her long legs through thigh-high slits, and hints of skin with unexpected cutouts. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
J. Mendel
Taylor’s worn J. Mendel on the carpet before, and we think her svelte frame’s ready to slip into a bandeau like this one. Though the singer usually prefers white over black, we can picture her in this coordinated set with a sexy swipe of red lipstick.
Cara Delevingne
Cara makes sleek, simple LBDs look sporty with the addition of sneakers or edgy accessories. We don’t think the supermodel-turned-actress will ever give up her tomboy style. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Rag & Bone
How awesome were the high top sneaker boots at Rag & Bone? If there’s anyone who can make them work with a slinky dress, it’s Cara.
Elle Fanning
Elle is a true Rodarte girl, through and through. While designers Laura and Kate Mulleavy add plenty of avant-garde details to their dresses, they all somehow come together to achieve a look that’s devastatingly pretty. For Spring ’16, we’d put Elle in . . .
Rodarte
This particular dress screamed, “lovely little bohemian princess” to us. We think Elle could even make it work with a flower crown — and we don’t want to see her ditch those lacy tights, either!
Kendall Jenner
We love Kendall’s ability to make high-fashion pieces look elevated and sexy, not cheesy. Even in a crop top and strappy stilettos, she adds an unexpected twist — like these high-waisted culottes that featured an asymmetrical skirt. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Jill Stuart
While Jill Stuart may not be one of Kendall’s go-to designers, we can picture a pair of her sexy heels sticking out from the slits of these wide-leg trousers, and what better way to make them even sexier than with a simple bandeau with subtle pleating?
Karlie Kloss
Karlie Kloss can work a leggy little dress just as well as she can a bow-adorned gown. Either way, she stuns on the red carpet and knows how to strike just the right poses to show off her design. She is a supermodel, after all. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Proenza Schouler
We couldn’t help but compare this Proenza design to the one Karlie wore on the pink carpet at the Victoria’s Secret showing a few years back. The waist cutouts would look sexy on the star, and the bell sleeves and mock neck add a trendy touch to the look.
Blake Lively
Blake Lively’s another star who appreciates the art of design and knows that when it comes to a gown, it’s all in the details. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Marchesa
A full chiffon tiered skirt, floral appliqué, and peachy tones would make a glowing Blake Lively look like a dream. This Marchesa gown is a true masterpiece, and Blake would wear it well.
Reese Witherspoon
Reese loves a sleek, colorblock dress on the carpet, where she tends to take her look to the next level with stunning jewels. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Zac Posen
Zac Posen isn’t only one of Reese’s go-to designers for fancy events, he’s also an artistic genius! Just look at the geometric structure he added to this elegant satin gown. We’d love for Reese to try something a little more striking on the carpet, and for her, it’ll start with a fresh silhouette like this one.
Jennifer Lawrence
Although Jennifer frequently wears Dior on the red carpet, we still can’t get this slinky metallic slip dress from the Met Gala afterparty out of our heads. Can we have a repeat? Please, J Law? For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Calvin Klein
J Law started her career hitting the Oscars red carpet in one sleek red Calvin Klein gown that flattered her figure in all the right ways, and we think she’d look #flawless in this silk strappy design that just went down the runway.
Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid looked supersultry in this simple black gown. We think this shade looks lovely on the supermodel, no matter what silhouette she’s wearing. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Brandon Maxwell
Lady Gaga’s stylist, Brandon Maxwell, just rolled out his first collection, and this satin, off-the-shoulder jumpsuit, complete with a tight bodice and triangle stomach cutout, is calling Bella’s name.
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett can be as daring as she chooses on the red carpet. From sequins to avant-garde silhouettes to unexpected color combinations, Ms. Blanchett has tried it all. For Spring ’16, we’d put her in . . .
Proenza Schouler
Who better to wear such a striking Proenza Schouler dress than Cate? There’s no doubt she can pull it off. Cate, there’s a red carpet that’s waiting for this ruffled dress, and it’s your duty to wear it.