7 times celebrities embraced affordable looks, from Selena Gomez at the Golden Globes and Kate Middleton, to Lana Del Rey and even Louis Vuitton menswear creative director Pharrell Williams
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This juxtaposition of an affordable accessory with a high-end gown grabbed everyone’s attention, but this isn’t the first time a celebrity has opted out of wearing head-to-toe designer on the red carpet.
Here are seven times celebrities proved that you can still serve looks without breaking the bank.
1. Winona Ryder
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2. Kate Middleton
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It’s well known that Kate Middleton is a long-time fan of Zara. When she attended the UK premiere of the 2013 movie Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, the princess was seen wearing a US$25 necklace from the brand to complement her cream couture gown.
3. Drew Barrymore
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Actress Drew Barrymore once wore a US$25 dress to walk the red carpet for the Nylon magazine and Express Denim party in 2010, according to Racked.
4. Natalie Portman
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In 2017, actress Natalie Portman had an LBD moment when she wore a US$65 maternity dress from Topshop at the Oscars Nominees Luncheon, per Marie Claire.
5. Pharrell Williams
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6. Jennifer Lopez
J.Lo opted for a more budget-friendly outfit for the 2015 Mawazine music festival in Rabat, Morocco. The singer paired her sheer top with a pair of US$25 pants from Forever 21, per Elle.
7. Lana Del Rey
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In 2020, Lana Del Rey attended the 62nd annual Grammy Awards ceremony in a dress she got at the mall while shopping with her boyfriend, per Harper’s Bazaar.
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- Stranger Things actress Winona Ryder does not always favour designer dresses, and Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez just carried an inexpensive JW Pei handbag at the Golden Globes
- Even royals like Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton can be fans of Zara, and Louis Vuitton fashionista Pharrell does not shy away from Adidas athleisure