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Celebrity Fashion Fails That Became Iconic

E very celebrity has a team of stylists that helps them achieve their aesthetic. However, celebrities' clothing may provoke a lot of questions, such as "Who forces them to dress in such odd outfits?" or "Did they have a squabble with their professional stylist?" 

Celebrity fashion fails that became iconic trends every time there is a new award season. Nothing compares to the excitement you get when you witness your favorite celebrity make a major fashion faux pas. It's a mix of absolute disappointment combined with a hint of amusement that they're only equal to the rest of us and make mistakes.

Everyone likes a star who isn't willing to take chances, experiment with a variety of trends. It doesn't always get them to the top of the finest-dressed list, but it always creates a poignant moment. Check out the most outrageous red carpet ensembles no one will ever forget. Keep reading for celebrity fashion fails that became iconic.

Miley Cyrus

Everyone is well aware of the famous singer, Miley Cyrus, who often renders people speechless with her bold outfits. In 2015, Miley Cyrus made people's jaws drop with an outfit designed by Atelier Versace. 

The ensemble was outrageous and revolutionary, with a metallic silver one-piece with two dominatrix-inspired buckled suspender bands, a Swarovski chandelier miniskirt. She completed the look with a swept-back ponytail adorning artificial dreads and thigh-high boots. Nobody can deny that Miley Cyrus doesn’t know how to work for the crowd. The then-questionable look has now become iconic in the fashion world.

Pharrell Williams

Pharrell broke standard menswear rules in 2014, opting for a changed Lanvin tux with shorts rather than pants. He reportedly didn't wear socks with his shoes. The audacious appearance split reviewers, but it established the singer's reputation as among Hollywood's most daring men. At the time, many thought it was either too casual or not suitable for a prestigious event like the Oscars. Now people look back at it as an iconic look that opened the door for a male fashionista.

Britney Spears And Justin Timberlake

One of the most memorable is the couple's presence at the American Music Awards in 2001, where they wore denim top-to-bottom. It's perhaps one of the most frequently discussed red carpet moments in history almost two decades afterward. 

Timberlake donned a denim suit and a complementing fedora, while Spears chose a sleeveless mishmash denim dress with a coordinating bag and a dazzling choker. The fashion police failed the couple then, however, denim-on-denim is now trendy and iconic.

Rose McGowan

Rose McGowan wore a revealing black embellished knee-length gown with a black thong on clear view to the MTV Video Music Awards in 1998. It was a controversial red carpet appearance that was censored in photos and during the transmission. Even though the daring ensemble got a lot of backlashes back in the day, today it remains iconic for what it represented

Cher

During the 1986 Academy Awards, Cher appeared with a tall feathery headpiece with an exposed midriff and triangular hemlines, as though fangs were gnawing her stomach. Her designer, Bob Mackie, devised the showgirl-inspired ensemble, which he subsequently claimed was made out of revenge. Cher wanted people. Cher was angry because she didn’t get nominated for an Oscar for her movie “Mask”. The look was created because she wanted to stand out. 

Nicki Minaj

The VMAs is a setting where fans can expect pretty outrageous attire. Minaj ensured not to disappoint when she turned up in a strange ensemble that featured cuddly soft toys, shoes, a necklace made from ice cream, and a bandage on her legs. Her look was certainly the talk of the town, which later became enigmatic.  

Céline Dion

The 1999 Academy Awards were probably among the most intriguing seasons in fashion history. Céline Dion's reversed tuxedo, created by John Galliano and combined with a handsome sloped hat, was an unquestionable standout. 

It was a significant break from the time era when conventional dresses ruled the red carpet. Celine broke the norm and wore pants when everyone else was sparkly dressed. It was cutting-edge. Today people remember it as a bold move. 

Final Thoughts

Recalling fashion fails that became iconic is always fun. However, we never know what may become trendy again. Fashion always makes a comeback. You never know when you might don on something that was considered a tragedy back in the day.

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