The Best Zac Posen Red Carpet Moments
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Gwyneth Paltrow at the 2007 Oscars
There are lots of iconic fashion moments from the Oscars and Gwyneth Paltrow's vintage-inspired dress is one of them. The russet shade was unexpected for a red carpet gown. Then there was that sweetheart open back.
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Coco Rocha at the 2010 Met Gala
Now this is the sort of dramatic train we expect at the Met Gala. The dress was a dreamy mash-up of clouds, waves and a watercolor painting.
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Christina Hendricks at the 2010 Emmy Awards
This dusty mauve gown was whimsical yet sultry — and that's not an easy combination to master. The open neckline showed off even more of Christina Hendricks' milky complexion, while the feathers added softness and texture.
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Christina Ricci at the 2011 Met Gala
At the Met Gala celebrating Alexander McQueen, Zac Posen's high neck, darkly romantic gown nodded to the designer of the hour while still maintaining that Posen aesthetic.
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Crystal Renn at the 2011 Opening Night Performance of Anna Bolena at The Metropolitan Opera
This glittering gown became the gold standard. The sweetheart neckline framed the model's incredible bone structure and the sequin material was cut to highlight her every curve.
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Lena Dunham at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards
Lena Dunham and Posen made a great red carpet team. Lena wore this stunning aubergine gown to pick up her award for Girls. Everything was exquisite, from the seaming to the draping to the off-the-shoulder neckline.
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Uma Thurman at the 2013 Met Gala
Jaws dropped when the actress hit the red carpet at the 2013 Met Gala in this gorgeous gown. Since the theme that year was "PUNK: Chaos to Couture," the pure glamour look really stood out among all the OTT outfits.
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Liu Wen at the 2014 Met Gala
Liu Wen's teal dress was pure red carpet magic thanks its pointed bodice and grand skirt.
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Dita Von Teese at the 2014 Met Gala
There are gorgeous gowns and then there are looks that ooze glamour. This knockout dress is certainly the latter. We don't know how Dita Von Teese managed to walk up the iconic stairs, but the tailored lines were incredible. The red accents took it to the next level.
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Rihanna at the 2014 Diamond Ball
It was easy to get distracted by that necklace, but not even the megawatt bling could deflect from Rihanna's rose gown. It was 360 degrees of perfection.
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Claire Danes at the 2016 Met Gala
Claire Danes' full-skirted gown was a fairy tale brought to life. And it fit right in with the "Manus × Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" theme because it lit up thanks to clever fiber optics. Dazzling indeed.
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Jenna Dewan at the 2017 London Premiere of Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Zac Posen gowns wowed us for their sheer drama as much as their incredible construction. This dress was an ethereal dream because it was hard and soft at the same time.
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Miley Cyrus at the 2018 Grammy Awards
Miley Cyrus is full of surprises, but no one ever expected this princess moment.
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Ashley Graham at the 2019 Oscars
The designer sure knew how to cut a dramatic fishtail gown. His skill was evident in this figure-hugging black dress worn by Ashley Graham to this year's Oscars.
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Katie Holmes at the 2019 Met Gala
No statement accessories could top the 3-D printed palm leaves accenting the shoulders of this sweeping gown.
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