Red Carpet Goes Green and Eco-friendly

The red carpet, long known for its glitz and glamour, has seen instances where celebrities have walked the carpet in upcycled sartorial choices, bringing environmental concerns into the spotlight. Celebrities and designers globally are embracing eco-friendly fashion. Take a look at such notable appearances listed below, where celebrities have turned the red carpet green with their sustainable choices.

ANNA SUEANGAM-IAM - MANIRAT

Miss Thailand Anna Sueangam-iam graced the Miss Universe pageant wearing a meaningful upcycled dress named the 'Hidden Precious Diamond Dress,' crafted from soda can pull-tabs. This choice paid homage to her father, a garbage collector, and her mother, a street sweeper in Bangkok. Created by the Thai fashion brand Manirat, the dress intricately combined pull-tabs and Swarovski diamonds, symbolising the beauty in recycled materials and honoring her parents. This thoughtful gesture highlighted the importance of sustainability on a global stage. Miss Thailand eloquently stated, "The 'Can Tab' is to present to the universe that what’s considered worthless by many actually possesses its own value and beauty."

    

PRIYANKA CHOPRA - AMIT AGGARWAL

Priyanka Chopra made a striking appearance at the NMACC opening gala, wearing a dress innovatively upcycled from a luxurious, 60-year-old vintage Banarasi saree. This ensemble represents a dynamic fusion of Indian tradition and Western style, exemplified the art of sustainable fashion. Renowned for his commitment to eco-friendly practices, designer Amit Aggarwal masterfully repurposed the traditional saree into a contemporary silhouette, showcasing his signature approach to innovative and sustainable design.

    

SHAKIRA - HARRIS REED

Shakira turned heads at the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards, making a bold sustainable fashion statement in a black upcycled dress. This innovative creation, designed by the influential British-American fashion designer Harris Reed, was artfully repurposed from curtains and deadstock velvet. Aiming to revolutionize fashion with gender-defying, fluid designs, Reed showcased a unique vision and commitment to sustainability through this striking ensemble worn by the international music icon.

    

KATE MIDDLETON - ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, elegantly championed sustainable fashion at the 2023 BAFTA red carpet, where she reappeared in a stunning upcycled white dress by Alexander McQueen. This wasn't the dress's debut on the red carpet; the Princess had previously donned it for the 2019 BAFTA, exemplifying her commitment to sustainable fashion practices. Frequently re-wearing and refashioning her looks, the Princess of Wales continues to highlight the significance of sustainable fashion choices, adding a touch of royal grace to the movement.

    

BILLIE EILISH - GUCCI

Billie Eilish graced the 2022 Met Gala, showcasing a stunning commitment to sustainability with her Gucci attire. The Grammy-award-winning artist turned heads in a pastel-hued corset gown, meticulously crafted from upcycled Gucci materials to prevent waste. Complementing this eco-conscious ensemble, she donned custom-made vegan leather shoes, also by Gucci. As a Gen-Z icon who passionately advocates for sustainability, Billie Eilish made a powerful statement in this elegantly upcycled dress.

    

EMMA WATSON - HARRIS REED

Emma Watson made an eco-friendly appearance at the 2021 Earthshot Prize Awards, donning an upcycled dress by Harris Reed. The Harry Potter actress, being a frequent advocate for sustainability, wore a unique demi-couture gown, initially a wedding dress, which had been transformed into an asymmetrical top crafted from repurposed tulle. This custom-made creation resulted from Reed's collaboration with Oxfam, an organisation dedicated to fighting poverty and injustice.

    

In the high-stakes arena of fashion and celebrity bling, there is an evolving commitment to environmental responsibility, with a shift towards gracing red carpet events with upcycled and sustainable statement wear. It's a promising and stylish change, still unfolding gracefully under the glamourous spotlight of red carpet events.