Celebrities prepare for major events for weeks or even months. They plan their outfits down to the smallest detail, often imbuing their clothes and accessories with significant meaning. While this is going on, fans and fashion experts try to guess what their famous idols are trying to say with this or that detail.
So we tried to figure out what the celebrities’ clothes were hiding.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman wore a cascading Dior gown to the Glamour Women of the Year ceremony, which was embellished with embroidery representing a woman with outstretched wings. The embroidery on the chest reminds us of a person’s boundless possibilities, so we chose this garment on purpose. “I’m wearing wings tonight, and I assure you, even if your wings get cut, you can build them again and soar,” the actress said in her address.
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson attended the annual Met Gala in a Marchesa gown in 2018. Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman manage the fashion house. The actress wanted to support the brands of these female designers by wearing this outfit. According to Johansson, Marchesa outfits make women feel confident and beautiful like nothing else.
Hailey Baldwin
Hailey Baldwin is a true street fashion queen, so it’s no surprise that her wedding gown contained some street style elements. The costume was designed by Virgil Abloh, the developer of one of the most popular “street style” companies, Off White, rather than a French couturier. It was, by the way, the designer’s first time designing a wedding gown.
Despite being done in a classic style, the veil was embellished with embroidery pieces reading “Till Death Do Us Part” and “Wedding Dress,” as well as crossed arrows—the Off-White emblem.
Laura Dern
Laura Dern attended the 2019 Golden Globes in a stunning red Valentino dress. Her ensemble was completed by a tiny purse. If you look closely, you’ll discover that the accessory is wrapped in a black ribbon with the words “Time’s Up.” The actress then said that she wanted to use this small detail to help the movement of women with the same name.
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani stunned her admirers with a short dress adorned with strange seashells at the 62nd Grammy Awards Ceremony. The singer’s husband, Blake Shelton, has been collecting them for years for his adored wife. As a result, Dolce & Gabbana used the shell collection in a unique way.
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey debuted at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1997, sporting an attire consisting of a black crop top and a maxi skirt with strong rips up the sides. Some weeks before the event, the singer ended her relationship with Sony Music CEO Tommy Mottola. He had complete control over the celebrity’s image. The daring clothing represented greater freedom and a rejection of the familiar image.
Meghan Markle
Traditionally, members of the British royal family are exposed to the public with their newborns mere hours after giving birth. But Meghan Markle not only broke this unwritten rule by talking to reporters just two days after giving birth, but she also wore a daring outfit for the occasion.
The Duchess purposefully highlighted her growing belly with a belt, indicating that she was not embarrassed by her postpartum changes. If you look at images of other royals, you’ll find that they left hospitals in voluminous gowns that concealed their bellies.
Marilyn Monroe
The narrative of Marilyn Monroe’s connection with John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, is riddled with riddles and myths. Even though their relationship was never officially confirmed, the fact that Monroe and Kennedy were both seen in public at Kennedy’s 45th birthday party and that Monroe gave a famous performance at that event fueled the rumors.
To perform the seductive composition “Happy Birthday, Mr. President,” the actress wore a transparent gown embellished with millions of rhinestones. Along with Marilyn’s stance toward the president, the costume became a true challenge and a sort of confession.
Princess Diana
Prince Charles announced his romance with Camilla Parker Bowles in 1994. Princess Diana quickly exacted her vengeance for the infidelity by appearing in a dress that violated royal protocol: a black gown with open shoulders. The daring attire became known as “the revenge dress” and inspired many other renowned women.
Rihanna
Rihanna attended the Diamond Ball in 2017 wearing a dazzling black suit by Ralph & Russo that mimicked Lady Di’s iconic image. This is how the singer paid tribute to the princess.
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish wore an unexpected costume to the Met Gala in 2021. Nothing remained of an insecure adolescent—baggy clothes had been replaced with diamonds and a feminine gown in the greatest Hollywood manner. As it turned out, the young singer’s new look was a watershed moment not only for her career but also for the Oscar de la Renta brand. To work with Eilish, the company had to fully avoid using natural fur.
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