How Carey Mulligan Came Into Her Own on the Red Carpet
Carey Mulligan isn’t afraid to take big swings on the big screen, as viewers of her starring role in Promising Young Woman or (more recently) her Oscar-nominated stint in Maestro and scene-stealing cameo in Saltburn and can attest. She’s also not afraid to take big swings on the red carpet either. The English actress has mastered bringing over-the-top glamour to her appearance, without ever risking being a fashion victim. She’s no stranger to the world of couture—everything from Schiaparelli to Dior—and has taken a special liking to remixing classic silhouettes on the big stage over the years. Even if she’s in thousands of glistening beads, a sculptural dress, or an exaggerated-proportion skirt, the outfits never wear her. Take a closer look at Carey Mulligan’s latest red carpet fashion, plus all her other standout moments, here.
For the Spaceman photo call in Los Angeles, Mulligan dazzled in a Valentino couture column gown that featured a light blue train detail.
Mulligan looked like liquid perfection in this Armani Privé gown at the 2024 SAG Awards.
Mulligan channeled her signature brand of Old Hollywood glamour for the 2024 Berlin Film Festival. She hit the event’s red carpet in a Schiaparelli couture confection that she topped off with Kwiat and Fred Leighton jewels.
Mulligan dazzled at the 2024 BAFTAs, where she was nominated for her role in Maestro, with this dramatic Dior couture gown.
Mulligan managed to make the plunging neckline of this Armani Privé number looked oh-so elegant on the red carpet of the Critics Choice Awards.
The actress paired an Agent Provocateur corset with an ankle-length Bottega Veneta skirt to attend the AFI Awards Luncheon in 2024.
For the 2024 Governors Awards, Mulligan went for a Celine gown with a sculptural white neckline.
For the Golden Globes, Mulligan wore a Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown that was reinterpreted from a design Elsa Schiaparelli originally sent down the runway for her Fall 1949/1950 collection.
Her Balmain outfit was pure red carpet drama, even as it also seemed appropriate for a futuristic business woman.
At the Maestro premiere, Mulligan opted for another dramatic Celine gown, this time one in a sparkling midnight blue.
Mulligan’s small role in Saltburn stole the show, and she may have stolen the red carpet too in this Balmain concoction.
Wearing Gucci to Los Angele’s preeminent arts gala, she certainly looked dress appropriately for “Tinsel Town.”
The skirt on this Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown was certainly an eye-catcher.
For the “In America”-themed Met Gala, Mulligan once again with Schiaparelli couture.
Temporarily going back to brunette, Mulligan opted for a whole lot of pink with this Valentino gown.
Carey Mulligan attends the 93rd annual Academy Awards at Union Station on April 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
Carey Mulligan virtually attends the 36th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards on April 22, 2021.
Carey Mulligan virtually attends the 27th annual SAG Awards on April 4, 2021.
Carey Mulligan virtually attends the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards on February 28, 2021.
Carey Mulligan attends the 2020 Sundance Film Festival premiere of Promising Young Woman at the Marc Theatre on January 25, 2020 in Park City, Utah.
Carey Mulligan attends the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020 in Park City, Utah.
Carey Mulligan attends the launch of Bvlgari Serpenti Seduttori at the Roundhouse on September 15, 2019 in London, England.
Carey Mulligan attends “Camp: Notes on Fashion” Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2019 in New York City.
Carey Mulligan attends the Chanel and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Awards Dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 23, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California.
Carey Mulligan attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.
Carey Mulligan attends the 2018 Fashion Awards at Royal Albert Hall on December 10, 2018 in London, England.
Carey Mulligan attends the 10th annual Governors Awards at the Hollywood & Highland Center on November 18, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
Carey Mulligan attends the Los Angeles premiere of Wildlife at ArcLight Hollywood on October 9, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
Carey Mulligan attends a press conference for Wildlife at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel on September 10, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.
Carey Mulligan attends the Off-Broadway opening night of Girls & Boys at the Minetta Lane Theatre on June 20, 2018 in New York City.
Carey Mulligan attends the 72nd Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 10, 2018 in New York City.
Carey Mulligan attends an event with Kering Women in Motion event during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at Majestic Hotel on May 10, 2018 in Cannes, France.
Carey Mulligan attends a photo call for Wildlife during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at L'Espace Miramar on May 9, 2018 in Cannes, France.
Carey Mulligan attends the Sundance Film Festival premiere of Wildlife at Eccles Center Theatre on January 20, 2018 in Park City, Utah.
Carey Mulligan attends the 56th annual New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on September 30, 2018 in New York City.
Carey Mulligan attends the 27th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards on November 27, 2017 in New York City.
Carey Mulligan attends the 21st Annual Hollywood Film Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 5, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
Carey Mulligan attends Harper's Bazaar’s Women of the Year Awards at Claridge's Hotel on November 2, 2017 in London, England.
Carey Mulligan attends the 55th New York Film Festival Mudbound premiere at Alice Tully Hall on October 12, 2017 in New York City.
Carey Mulligan attends the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Mudbound at Roy Thomson Hall on September 12, 2017 in Toronto, Canada.
Carey Mulligan attends the Moët British Independent Film Awards 2015 at Old Billingsgate Market on December 6, 2015 in London, England.
Carey Mulligan arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of Suffragette at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater on October 20, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.
Carey Mulligan attends a screening of Suffragette on the opening night of the BFI London Film Festival at Odeon Leicester Square on October 7, 2015 in London, England.
Carey Mulligan attends the 69th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 7, 2015 in New York City.
Carey Mulligan attends the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year awards at Claridge's Hotel on November 4, 2014 in London, England.
Carey Mulligan attends the 55th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
Carey Mulligan attends the "Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Met Gala on May 7, 2012.
Carey Mulligan attends the 7th Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards on November 15, 2010 in New York City.
Carey Mulligan attends the Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre on September 20, 2010 in New York City.
Carey Mulligan attends the 82nd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
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