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The Best Red Carpet Looks Of 2019: A Comprehensive Look Back

These 66 looks are a Christmas gift you won't want to return.
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In a world full of uncertainty, one thing is constant: the red carpet.

The not-so-evolving tradition of delighting over celebrities and the clothing they their stylists choose for them to wear has changed for the better in some ways. The interviews these days are more thoughtful and in-depth, and more men are showing up and showing out ― gone are the days of the same black tux on every dude.

Just ask Timothée Chalamet, who was recently named best-dressed man in the world, or Chadwick Boseman, Mahershala Ali and Harry Styles, who collectively, according to our scientific research, never look bad.

Still, there is undeniable interest in the look. Designer and couture clothing is art, and a red carpet is integral in that artist’s livelihood. Plus, fashion is fun ― and we deserve a little fun to wrap up 2019.

That’s why we have gone to great lengths to share our comprehensive list of best red carpet moments of the year. We’ve rummaged through countless “best dressed” lists and spent almost an embarrassing amount of time scouring Red Carpet Fashion Awards which ― if you’re not already reading it ― is a top-notch resource for all things red carpet.

This labor of love has culminated in a collection of 66 looks (which was originally even longer) featuring both men and women on red carpets around the globe in 2019.

Please enjoy this seemingly endless sartorial soiree below.

Regina King in Alberta Ferretti
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Regina King at the 76th annual Golden Globes Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on Jan. 6.
Lady Gaga in Valentino
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Lady Gaga at the Golden Globes.
Lupita Nyong'o in Calvin Klein
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Lupita Nyong'o at the Golden Globes.
Regina King in Zac Posen
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Regina King at the National Board of Review gala in New York on Jan. 8.
Mahershala Ali in Dzojchen
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Mahershala Ali at the premiere of HBO's "True Detective" in Los Angeles on Jan. 10.
Constance Wu in Rodarte
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Constance Wu at the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on Jan. 13.
Timothée Chalamet in Alexander McQueen
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Timothée Chalamet at the Critics' Choice Awards.
Sandra Oh in Jenny Packham
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Sandra Oh at the 25th annual SAG Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 27.
Emily Blunt in Michael Kors
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Emily Blunt at the SAG Awards.
Rachel Weisz in Gucci
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Rachel Weisz at the BAFTAs in London on Feb. 10.
Michelle Obama in Sachin & Babi
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Michelle Obama and Alicia Keys at the 61st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 10.
Miley Cyrus in Valentino
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Miley Cyrus at the premiere of "Isn't it Romantic" in Los Angeles on Feb. 11.
Kacey Musgraves in Giambattista Valli
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Kacey Musgraves at the 91st Academy Awards in Hollywood on Feb. 24.
Billy Porter in Christian Siriano
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Billy Porter at the Academy Awards.
Regina King in Oscar de la Renta
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Regina King at the Academy Awards.
Tiffany Haddish in Rami Kadi
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Tiffany Haddish at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills on Feb. 24.
Chadwick Boseman in Atelier Versace
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Chadwick Boseman at the 50th NAACP Image Awards in Hollywood on March 30.
Brie Larson in Celine
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Brie Larson at the "Avengers: Endgame" premiere in Los Angeles on April 22.
Indya Moore in Iris van Herpen
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Indya Moore at the Time 100 Gala in New York on April 23.
Taylor Swift in Raisa & Vanessa
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Taylor Swift at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 1.
Harry Styles in Gucci
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Harry Styles at the Met Gala in New York on May 6.
Janelle Monae in Christian Siriano
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Janelle Monae at the Met Gala.
Cole Sprouse in Ferragamo
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Cole Sprouse at the Met Gala.
Gabrielle Union in Dundas
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Gabrielle Union at the Met Gala.
Rebel Wilson in Christopher Kane
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Rebel Wilson at the premiere of "The Hustle" in Hollywood on May 8.
Mena Massoud in Givenchy
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Mena Massoud at an "Aladdin" screening in Paris on May 8.
Julianne Moore in Christian Dior
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Julianne Moore at a screening of "The Dead Don't Die" at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14.
Elle Fanning in Christian Dior
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Elle Fanning at the "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood" premiere in Cannes on May 21.
Dua Lipa in Valentino
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Dua Lipa at the amfAR Cannes Gala in Cap d'Antibes, France, on May 23.
Millie Bobby Brown in Christian Dior
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Millie Bobby Brown at the "Godzilla II King of the Monsters" premiere in London on May 28.
Mindy Kaling in Valentino
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Mindy Kaling at the Los Angeles premiere of "Late Night" on May 30.
Ashley Graham in Christian Siriano
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Ashley Graham at the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards at the Brooklyn Museum in New York on June 3.
Ciara in Vera Wang
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Ciara at the CFDA Awards.
Billy Porter in Celestino Couture
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Billy Porter at the 73rd annual Tony Awards in New York on June 9.
Tessa Thompson in Rodarte
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Tessa Thompson at the "Men in Black: International" premiere in New York on June 11.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in Elie Saab
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The Duchess of Cambridge at the Royal Ascot in Ascot, England, on June 18.
Donald Glover in Gucci
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Donald Glover at the world premiere of "The Lion King" in Hollywood on July 9.
Margot Robbie in Oscar de la Renta
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Margot Robbie at the "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood" premiere in London on July 30.
Penelope Cruz in Ralph and Russo
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Penelope Cruz at the premiere of "Pain and Glory" in London on Aug. 8.
Lil Nas X in Christian Cowan
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Lil Nas X at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, New Jersey, on Aug. 26.
Zazie Beetz in Valentino
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Zazie Beetz at the Venice Film Festival on Aug. 31.
Timothée Chalamet in Haider Ackermann
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Timothée Chalamet at a screening of "The King" at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 2.
Lily-Rose Depp in Chanel
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Lily-Rose Depp at "The King" showing at the Venice Film Festival.
Jennifer Lopez in Maison Yeya
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Jennifer Lopez at the "Hustlers" premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 7.
Cardi B in Georges Hobeika
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Cardi B At Rihanna's 5th annual Diamond Ball in New York on Sept. 12.
Emilia Clarke in Valentino
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Emilia Clarke at the 71st Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 22.
Zendaya in Vera Wang
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Zendaya at the Emmy Awards.
Mandy Moore in Brandon Maxwell
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Mandy Moore at the Emmy Awards.
Gwendoline Christie in Iris Van Herpen
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Gwendoline Christie at the premiere of "The Personal History of David Copperfield" in London on Oct. 2.
Issa Rae in Ralph Lauren
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Issa Rae at Elle's Women in Hollywood celebration in Beverly Hills on Oct. 14.
Scarlett Johansson in Miu Miu
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Scarlett Johansson at the premiere of "Jojo Rabbit" in Los Angeles on Oct. 15.
Helen Mirren in Badgley Mischka
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Helen Mirren at the premiere of "Catherine the Great" in Los Angeles on Oct. 17.
Jason Momoa in Tom Ford
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Jason Momoa at the premiere of "See" in Los Angeles on Oct. 21.
Cynthia Erivo in Rosie Assoulin
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Cynthia Erivo at the "Harriet" premiere in Washington on Oct. 22.
Dakota Johnson in Brandon Maxwell
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Dakota Johnson at the 11th annual Governors Awards in Hollywood on Oct. 27.
Kiki Layne in Gucci
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Kiki Layne at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles on Nov. 2.
Rickey Thompson in Givenchy
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Rickey Thompson at the E! People's Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Nov. 10.
Brandi Carlile in Sanne London
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Brandi Carlile at the 53rd annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville on Nov. 13.
Michelle Obama in Schiaparelli
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Michelle Obama and Lin-Manuel Miranda at the American Portrait Gala in Washington on Nov. 17.
Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge in Alexander McQueen
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The Duchess of Cambridge at the Royal Variety Performance in London on Nov. 18.
Lizzo in Valentino
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Lizzo at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 24.
Emilia Clarke in Schiaparelli
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Emilia Clarke at the British Fashion Awards in London on Dec. 2.
Adut Akech in Valentino
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Adut Akech at the Fashion Awards.
Andrew Scott in Boss
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Andrew Scott at the premiere of "1917" in London on Dec.4.
Dwayne Johnson in Dolce & Gabbana
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Dwayne Johnson at the premiere of "Jumanji: The Next Level" in Hollywood on Dec. 9.
Timothée Chalamet in Stella McCartney
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Timothée Chalamet at the "Little Women" premiere in Paris on Dec. 12.

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