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.
Blake Lively wore a Chanel couture dress and Sophia Webster shoes to the 2014 Mr. Turner premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
For the 2018 Oscars, Margot Robbie opted for this off-the-shoulder gown that required 550 hours of work.
Emma Stone wore this Chanel dress and pants combo at the 2017 BAFTAs.
Gwyneth Paltrow oozed elegance in a midnight-blue satin Chanel gown and jeweled Roger Vivier pumps at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.
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.
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.
Marion Cotillard wore a tiered Chanel gown during the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
During the 2008 Oscars, Penélope Cruz wore this strapless black gown by the brand.
Jessica Biel stunned in this sequined gown that featured buttons going down the back at the 2014 Oscars.
Lily-Rose Depp wore this hot-pink strapless gown by the brand for the 2017 Met Gala.
Emma Watson wore this caped Chanel gown for the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix premiere in 2007.
Tracee Ellis Ross wore this stunning Chanel dress to the 2017 Emmy Awards.
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.
Dakota Johnson wore this silver embellished gown to the 2015 Golden Globes.
Cara Delevingne went all out in this futuristic Chanel suit at the 2017 Met Gala.
Kristen Stewart wore this metallic minidress to the BlacKkKlansman premiere at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
Brie Larson wore this blue Chanel midi dress with Piaget jewels on the 2016 Spirit Awards red carpet.