FASHION

The Sheer Geniuses of Red Carpet Style


Jessica Stam in Francesco Scognamiglio

Models Jessica Stam and Naomi Campbell’s recent nearly-nude looks made waves, but the red carpet trend is by no means new. Get a glimpse at some of the most controversial barely-there dresses from the past here.

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Jessica Stam in Francesco Scognamiglio at Leonardo DiCaprio’s St. Tropez Gala.

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Cara Delevingne in Burberry.

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Rihanna in Adam Selman at the 2014 CFDA Awards.

Photo by Sherly Rabbani and Josephine Solimene.

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Kim Kardashian in Roberto Cavalli at the 2015 Met Ball.

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Cher in Bob Mackie at the 1974 Met Gala.

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Erin Wasson at the 2012 Golden Globes.

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Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad at the 2013 Golden Globes.

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Beyoncé in Givenchy at the 2015 Met Ball.

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Irina Shayk in Atelier Versace at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Ciara in Givenchy Couture at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Naomi Campbell in Atelier Versace at Leonardo DiCaprio’s St. Tropez Gala.

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Kate Moss in 1993.

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