25 Stunning Chanel Red Carpet Looks That Will Go Down in History

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
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Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston wore a strapless white Chanel gown at the 2004 Oscars.

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Blake Lively
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Blake Lively

Blake Lively wore a Chanel couture dress and Sophia Webster shoes to the 2014 Mr. Turner premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Margot Robbie
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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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Emma Stone
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Emma Stone

Emma Stone wore this Chanel dress and pants combo at the 2017 BAFTAs.

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Nicole Kidman
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Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman wore a strapless gown at the 2004 Oscars.

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Jennifer Lopez
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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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Sarah Jessica Parker
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Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker wore this light yellow gown to the 2010 Oscars.

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Gwyneth Paltrow
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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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Janelle Monáe
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Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe wore a black and gold fantasy tweed Chanel dress with a bedazzled collar over a white floor-length, knit dress and metallic gold Le Silla booties to the 2019 Golden Globes.

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Julianne Moore
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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
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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
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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
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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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Lily-Rose Depp
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Lily-Rose Depp

Lily-Rose Depp wore this hot-pink strapless gown by the brand for the 2017 Met Gala.

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Keira Knightley
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Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley wore this ruffled gown to the 2015 Golden Globes.

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Emma Watson
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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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Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross wore this stunning Chanel dress to the 2017 Emmy Awards.

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Caitriona Balfe
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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
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Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger wore this black and beige ruffled gown to the 2010 Oscars.

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Cara Delevingne
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Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne went all out in this futuristic Chanel suit at the 2017 Met Gala.

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Kristen Stewart
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Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart wore this metallic minidress to the BlacKkKlansman premiere at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

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Saoirse Ronan
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Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan wore this sheer black gown during the 2018 BAFTAs.

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Brie Larson
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Brie Larson

Brie Larson wore this blue Chanel midi dress with Piaget jewels on the 2016 Spirit Awards red carpet.