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Celebrities know how to knock it out of the park when it comes to getting attention, publicity and cudos for originality and fun from their adoring fans. Some of the most unrestrained outfits of all time have happened on the red carpets of the Grammys, Oscars, and other award shows and premieres. Red carpets are constantly breaking new ground, breeding ultra-sheer looks, blinged-out fabrics and artistic outrageousness. Looking like contests for the lowest neckline, biggest head gear or who can reveal the most skin without an arrest, we love it all – the more the better.
Cher, Howard Stern, Liberace, and others broke down the barriers years ago, pushing the limits imposed by media’s strict codes and society’s moral compass, opening the way for some of the most fantastic out-of-this-world wardrobes ever designed. As years passed and barriers fell, top designers now salivate to dress celebrities in costume originals, eagerly waiting for their PR to catch fire. And rightfully so! Audiences are wrapped tightly around their TVs during award shows praying for a GaGa entrance in an egg or a glimpse of a nip slip.
Celebophiles have always jammed red carpet openings hoping to glimpse the latest looks of the rich and famous, including an array of stars from all industries who certainly don’t shy away from making daring fashion statements. From exotic jewelry to straight tomfoolery, a no-holds-barred attitude often results in some the most extravagant and memorable looks, making our fave Pharrell Williams look conservative in his short pants and famous caps. From giant feathered headgear to a 2 Chainz skirt, nothing makes for better water-cooler talk than these outrageous celebrity outfits.
The Most Outrageous Celebrity Outfits Of All Time
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Lady Gaga at 2010 MTV Video Music Awards
Singer Lady Gaga poses at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards in a meat dress was heavily condemned by animal rights groups, but lauded by Time magazine as the top fashion statement of 2010.
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Lenny Kravitz at 1991 MTV Video Music Awards
Lenny Kravitz apparently wanted to look like a golden statue hippy during 1991 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Tilda Swinton at 2006 Sundance Film Festival
Tilda Swinton during 2006 Sundance Film Festival proved that the size of one's coat does matter.
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OK Go at 2007 Grammy Awards
OK Go, nominees for Best Short Form Music Video for "Here It Goes Again" at the 2007 Grammys, fashioned their outfits from Victorian-era curtains.
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Marilyn Manson and Rose McGowan at 1998 MTV Video Music Award
Marilyn Manson and Rose McGowan bring a vampy Tarzan and Jane look to the 1998 MTV Video Music Award.
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Redfoo at 2012 NRJ Music Awards
LMFAO member Stefan Kendal Gordy, akak Redfoo, arrives at NRJ Music Awards 2012 with necklace signage and zebra fanny pack. Foolish, indeed.
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Dennis Rodman at 2013 All Star Celebrity Apprentice Finale
Dennis Rodman sports his fiercely flawed version of Miami Vice style at the All Star Celebrity Apprentice Finale at Cipriani in New York City.
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2 Chainz at 2013 BET Awards
Rapper 2 Chainz is tough enough to wear a skirt to the 2013 BET Awards, but the Doberman pattern isn't so flattering.
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Howard Stern at 1992 MTV Music Video Awards
American talk radio host Howard Stern, dressed as his Fartman character, poses with Jessica Hahn at the MTV Music Video Awards.
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Steven Tyler at Stella McCartney Garden Party, 2014
Steven Tyler attends the Stella McCartney Garden Party during Milan Fashion Week, 2014, dressed as the Easter bunny.
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Jeremy Scott at 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
Fashion designer Jeremy Scott attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards shirtless, in a smiley face Big Bird tuxs, flaunting ill-advised emoji style.
(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)
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Madonna at 2015 Grammy Awards
Singer Madonna moons onlookers at The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards in her haute military meets streetwalker get-up.
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Joy Villa at 2015 Grammy Awards
Recording artist Joy Villa attends The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards gets points, but not many, for trying to up-cycle plastic packing material.
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Jared Leto at Swarovski X Lanvin Cocktail Party, 2015
Jared Leto attends the Swarovski X Lanvin Cocktail Party, 2015, dressed in waist-tied plaid shirt, snow boots and candy-colored leather jacket. He is on the edge of something, we just aren’t sure what.
(Photo by Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images for Swarovski)
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Solange Knowles at 2015 Met Gala
Solange Knowles attends the "China: Through The Looking Glass" attends the 2015 Met Gala in a dress that looks distinctly like a sting ray without a tail.
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Rihanna at 2015 Met Gala
Rihanna arrives at the 2015 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala dragging a large melting pizza behind her.
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Dencia at 2015 Billboard Music Awards
Fruity Pebbles cereal meets the high heel crowd with musician Dencia's outfit at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.
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Alan Cumming at 2015 Tony Awards
Alan Cumming attempts schoolboy chic at the 2015 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, but gets alter boy geek. We love you no matter what, Alan!
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Frankie Grande at 2015 MTV Video Music Awards
Ariana Grande's older brother and reality TV star Frankie Grande with paint-on abs and gold glitter at the MTV Video Music Awards, 2015. Yikes!
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Michael J. Willett at 2015 MTV Video Music Awards
Actor Michael J. Willett attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards after having rolled around the floor of a painter's studio.
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Miley Cyrus at 2015 MTV Video Music Awards
Miley Cyrus impersonating an intergalactic warrior princess at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Andre Leon Talley at L'Wren Scott Memorial Service, 2014
Andre Leon Talley attends the memorial service for L'Wren Scott, 2014, looking like he's wrapped in oversized shower curtains.
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Erykah Badu at 2014 Vulture Festival
Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu attends the 2014 Vulture Festival Opening Night Party looking as if she's hiding an actual vulture in her jacket.
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Z LaLa at 2015 American Music Awards
Recording artist Z LaLa reimagines Octopussy at the 2015 American Music Awards.
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MC Hammer at 1990 MTV Video Music Awards
Rapper MC Hammer attends the Seventh Annual MTV Video Music Awards in signature shiny balloon pants which, thankfully, have not made a comeback.
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