A Retrospective of ’90s Red Carpet Fashion These days, the phrase “red carpet” probably conjures images of pricey gowns, fitted tuxedos, and an abundance of diamond jewelry. But the red carpet was a very different story in the 1990s. The 1990s were a moment of extreme fashion, with low-rise jeans, crop tops, chokers, and slip dresses punctuating the trend. Some celebrities chose to wear more casual attire, such as beige pantsuits and jean jackets, while others turned heads at award presentations and movie premieres in ornate satin gowns.
No question, the red carpet attire of that era continues to have a significant influence on fashion even after more than 20 years since the year 2000. We have compiled a list of some of the most iconic red carpet moments from that era in remembrance of it. Check out the greatest of the 1990s red carpet fashion by clicking ahead, from Celine Dion’s sideways Dior suit to Elizabeth Hurley’s attention-grabbing Versace outfit (you know the one).
Daryl Hannah A Retrospective of ’90s Red Carpet Fashion
Hannah attended the 1990 Academy Awards donning a white fur stole, elbow-length gloves, matching eyewear, and a fitted gold gown with an exaggerated mermaid hem.
Madonna
The singer wore an outfit designed by Bob Mackie while walking the red carpet at the 1991 Academy Awards. Following their collaboration on a Vanity Fair cover, Mackie custom-made the singer’s attire.
Daryl Hannah
The celebrated performer stole the show when she waltzed into the 1991 Academy Awards, adorning a sky-blue gown accessorized with a white scarf, blue-toned jewelry, and a pair of silver shades.
Cindy Crawford
Crawford attended the 1992 Emmy Awards wearing a dramatic black-and-white ensemble that included a beret.
Geena Davis
In the 1990s, Davis had genuinely unique looks on the red carpet. As an illustration, consider the 1992 Academy Awards, where she wore a white dress with ruffles and an uneven hem.
Barrymore, Drew
What is there not to adore about Barrymore’s carefree style? The jean jacket with contrast stitching, the Mickey Mouse purse, the tinted sunglasses? This costume was worn to the 1993 Silver movie premiere.
Claudia Schiffer
When Schiffer attended the 1994 Academy Awards, she looked lovely in pink. She might be seen posing here with magician David Copperfield, who was her fiancé at the time.
Banks Tyra
At the 1994 CFDA Awards, Banks looked ravishing in a spaghetti strap gown with a silvery blue hue.
Elizabeth A. Hurley
Hurley looked amazing at the Four Weddings and a Funeral premiere, sporting a dramatic black Versace gown adorned with large gold safety pins. Even after several decades, the outfit is still a much talked-about red carpet appearance.
Naomi Campbell
At the New York City red carpet premiere of Wolf, Campbell, seen above with fellow supermodel Christy Turlington, looked stunning in a white crochet minidress.
Liv Tyler
Tyler dressed to impress on the 1995 MTV VMA red carpet with a black dress with see-through sleeves.
Kate Moss
Moss posed for the cameras at the 1995 VH1 Fashion and Music Awards, looking stylish in an all-black suit.
Kidman, Nicole
Kidman attended the 1995 Batman Forever premiere wearing a shimmering silver outfit.
Barrymore, Drew
At the Batman Forever red carpet, Barrymore looked stunning with a daisy hair clip and a silky baby blue minidress. In the Joel Schumacher-directed film, the young actor portrayed Sugar.
Berry Halle
Berry attended the 1995 People’s Choice Awards wearing a straightforward yet eye-catching silver-blue gown.
Winfrey Oprah
At the 1995 Academy Awards, Winfrey looked stunning in a silky coffee-colored outfit complete with a gold purse and an abundance of diamond jewels.
Kate Hudson
Winslet attended the 1996 Oscars wearing a stunning pink Vivienne Westwood gown with a diamond necklace. Sense and Sensibility was the reason behind her nomination for Best Supporting Actress that year.
Ryder Winona
In 1996, Ryder attended the Fire and Ice Ball at Warner Brothers Studios in Los Angeles, dressed in a strapless black gown.
