CULTURE

The Inspirations Behind Taraji P. Henson, Emma Stone, and Ruth Negga’s Most Memorable Red Carpet Looks

by Vanessa Lawrence
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The Red Kimono (1896), tire tracks: Courtesy of Alamy; dragonfly, Henson: Courtesy of Getty Images.

We can’t wait to see what they’re wearing this season. Here, a look back at some of our favorite red carpet dresses–and their inspirations.

1Emma Stone

Channing: Courtesy of the Everett Collection; Komondor, fringed curtain: Courtesy of Alamy; Stone: Courtesy of Getty Images.

2Kristen Stewart

Harry: Courtesy of Getty Images; Ingalls Family, Saved by the Bell, Stewart: Courtesy of Getty Images

3Ruth Negga

Garland: Courtesy of Getty Images; The Wizard of Oz, Baker: Courtesy of the Everett Collection; Negga: Courtesy of Getty Images.

4Taraji P. Henson

The Red Kimono (1896), tire tracks: Courtesy of Alamy; dragonfly, Henson: Courtesy of Getty Images.

5Viola Davis

Cocktail: Courtesy of Gallery Stock; stealth bomber: Courtesy of Alamy; The Little Mermaid: Courtesy of the Everett Collection; Davis: Courtesy of Getty Images.