When it comes to red carpet outfits, it’s all in the details… details celebrities use to pay tribute to their film, onscreen character, or even one of their co-stars while going in for a premiere.
From Zendaya’s numerous outfit nods to Spider-Man to Scarlett Johansson’s jewelry selection at the Avengers: Endgame world premiere, here are some stars who not only stuck to the assignment but nailed it while promoting their projects.
Zendaya’s Spiderweb Dress During A Spider-Man Press Tour
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When it comes to red carpet appearances, Zendaya always looks flawless. And one of her press tour outfits proved no different. The Mary Jane actress decided to don a Spidey-inspired outfit of her own.
During the tour, she wore a webbed Valentino gown paired with none other than her very own superhero mask.
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Scarlett Johansson’s Gaunlet-Inspired Rings For Endgame
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Avengers star Scarlett Johansson decided to channel her inner villain at the world premiere of Endgame. Of course, the Black Widow’s Thanos tribute was done in the best way possible.
Johansson walked on the carpet sporting a gauntlet-inspired ring arrangement, complete with colored gems representing each infinity stone. The arrangement was designed by Sonia Boyajian and given to Johansson as a gift from her husband.
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Carrie-Anne Moss’ Matrix Dress
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Carrie-Anne Moss wasn’t messing around when she talked with designer Oscar de la Renta about a Matrix-inspired dress for the Matrix Resurrections premiere. The black dress might look simple at first, but looking closely, people will see green stitching that resembles the iconic digital computer code used in the films.
For those eagle-eyed fashionistas out there, the “code” actually says Oscar de la Renta!
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Lupita Nyong’o’s Horror-Inspired Outfit For Us
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While promoting the horror movie Us, actress Lupita Nyong’o pulled out all of the stops.
On the carpet at the New York premiere, Nyong’o sported not only a spike-filled outfit but also one particular accessory that paid homage to her character in the film — a ring adorned with a pair of scissors!
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Zoë Kravitz’s Nod To Catwoman
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During the 2022 New York premiere of The Batman, actress Zoë Kravitz held nothing back when it came to promoting her onscreen character, Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman.
Kravitz made a nod at the cat for her red carpet appearance, wearing a custom black velvet Oscar de la Renta dress with a corset bodice. The outfit was puuurrrr-fect.
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Zendaya’s Ringmaster Look For The Greatest Showman
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The Greatest Showman tells the story of P.T. Barnum and his creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. While at the movie’s premiere in Mexico, actress Zendaya held nothing back when it came to her outfit.
Paying tribute to Barnum himself, Zendaya wore a ringmaster-inspired outfit, complete with a red jacket.
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Brie Larson’s Personalized “Captain” Clutch
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During the press tour for Captain Marvel, actress Brie Larson decided to pay homage to her MCU character. Instead of a typical handbag, Larson opted to do something a bit different, getting a customized clutch.
Her customized Edie Parker clutch was red with black and white cursive spelling out the word “Captain.” It cost $1,095.
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Daisy Ridley’s In A Star-Studded Gown For Star Wars
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For the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Daisy Ridley channeled the stars. Literally. For the carpet event, Ridley paid homage not only to her character, Rey, but the franchise as a whole.
She wore a deep blue sequined Monse gown, complete with more than one silver sequined star.
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Zendaya In A Doc Oc-Inspired Dress
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All eyes were on Zendaya when she hit the carpet at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris. For the ceremony, Zendaya wore a stunning backless gown from fashion designer Roberto Cavalli.
But the dress had a certain detail, a gold spine reminiscent of the mechanical arms and spine of one of Spider-Man’s foes, Doctor Octopus.
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Lily James Channeled Her Inner Cinderella With A Clock Bag
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Lily James starred as the title character in the live adaptation of Disney’s classic tale Cinderella. Of course, the actress had to channel a little bit of the Disney princess while promoting the film!
On the red carpet, James sported a Charlotte Olympia clock bag, symbolic of when the clock strikes midnight in the film and Cinderella’s ball gown turns back into peasant clothing.
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Emma Watson’s Nod To The Beauty And The Beast Rose
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Playing Belle in the live adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, Emma Watson wasn’t about to promote the film without flaunting a little detail on her outfit.
Wearing a gorgeous black Oscar de la Renta jumpsuit, the actress opted to pin a gold rose to her hip, a nod to the rose in the film; the Beast’s timetable to find someone to fall in love with him.
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Brie Larson’s Infinity Stone-Inspired Rings And Bracelet
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In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Brie Larson plays Captain Marvel, one, if not the, strongest Avenger. On the world premiere carpet for Endgame, she chose to pay homage to the Infinity Saga, wearing infinity stone-inspired jewels.