10 Kristen Stewart Red Carpet Looks That Challenged Norms For Women’s Fashion

10 Kristen Stewart Red Carpet Looks That Challenged Norms For Women's Fashion

As a longtime admirer of Kristen Stewart‘s fearless approach to fashion, I must say that her journey through the red carpet has been nothing short of mesmerizing. From channeling pop-star vibes with a daring lace crop top at the premiere of Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk to pushing boundaries with a gender-bent edge at Cannes, K-Stew consistently pushes the fashion envelope in ways that leave us all in awe.


Throughout Kristen Stewart’s acting journey, one truth stands out: she embraces risks wholeheartedly. Be it playing a lead role in a blockbuster vampire romance or embodying Princess Diana, K-Stew never shies away from tackling complex roles. Moreover, her daring fashion choices on Hollywood red carpets have set trends and made her feel at ease with herself.

Red carpets come and go all the time in an actor’s career, but she and her styling teams have really made it count with the ensembles she’s stepped out in to promote the best Kristen Stewart movies. While so many women color inside the lines by wearing ball gown and sparkly dresse after ball gown and sparkly dresse, K-Stew has done that, but so much more to communicate her personality and therein challenged the norms of what is considered cool for women’s fashion in his arena. (We previously covered how Billie Eilish challenged norms for women’s fashion, but the talents have completely different styles). Check out these fab looks from Stewart: 

10 Kristen Stewart Red Carpet Looks That Challenged Norms For Women's Fashion

She Wore A See-Through Gown For Breaking Dawn Part 2 (And Then Auctioned It Off For A Good Cause) 

We’ll begin by discussing the final days of Stewart’s role in the Twilight series, specifically her appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 in 2012. She opted for a sheer and intricately lacy gown, which was quite a departure from her usual conservative red carpet attire. This daring choice seemed symbolic of her growing up within the context of the Twilight franchise. Remarkably, she later auctioned off this iconic dress to generate funds for Hurricane Sandy victims (according to Entertainment Weekly). It’s hard to believe that it has been over a decade since the Twilight saga concluded!

10 Kristen Stewart Red Carpet Looks That Challenged Norms For Women's Fashion

K-Stew Wears Dark Red Suit And Skips A Shirt At 2016’s New York Film Festival 

Skipping ahead four years, the transformation in Stewart’s performance between these initial roles is remarkable. Post his stint in the Twilight series, the actor appeared in a sequence of indie films, such as the 2016 movie Certain Women, which starred Laura Dern, Michelle Williams, and Lily Gladstone alongside him.

At the New York Film Festival, Stewart chose an ensemble consisting of a dark red suit, lace-up heels, and a long gold necklace draped across her chest. She defied conventions by forgoing a shirt, and her hair was short, blonde, and platinum with a sleek, pulled-back style. Much like K-Stew is known to do, she blurred the boundaries between traditionally feminine and masculine aesthetics by drawing inspiration from both.

10 Kristen Stewart Red Carpet Looks That Challenged Norms For Women's Fashion

The Actress Made A Lace Crop Top And Safety Pins All The Rage For Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk Premiere 

Last week, I stepped out once more on the red carpet at the New York Film Festival, this time for the premiere of “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.” And let me tell you, my fashion game was strong again!

The actress appeared as if a prominent singer in a lace crop top featuring a long sleeve and white pants adorned with safety pins strategically scattered throughout. Her voluminous blonde hair was noticeably fuller, and she opted for bright pink eyeliner and blush. This latest ensemble differed significantly from her previous one, giving off an artistic vibe. Rest assured, no one else dared to be as fashion-forward or stylishly bold that evening like her.

10 Kristen Stewart Red Carpet Looks That Challenged Norms For Women's Fashion

Kristen Stewart Brings A Gender-Bent Edge To Cannes In 2017

As a gamer, I’d rephrase it like this: “I made heads turn yet again at the illustrious Cannes Film Festival when gracing the red carpet for the year’s Palme d’Or winner, ‘120 Beats Per Minute’. Sporting my blonde buzzcut, a style I rocked in the horror flick ‘Underwater’, I decided to go bold. For the event, I paired my short hair with a shimmering tweed pinafore dress from Karl Lagerfeld’s latest Chanel collection, inspired by Ancient Greece, and a strapless bandeau bra straight off his most recent runway.”

10 Kristen Stewart Red Carpet Looks That Challenged Norms For Women's Fashion

The Actress Wears A Crop Top Suit At 2019’s TIFF 

2019 saw Kristen Stewart take on the role of iconic French New Wave figure Jean Seberg for the film “Seberg”. At the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), she made another stylish statement while promoting the movie. Known for her love of crop tops, she opted for a more professional look by donning a cropped shirt that mimicked a suit jacket, paired with a silky necktie and brooch. She completed the ensemble with flared plaid trousers. Additionally, she sported a dramatic cat eye makeup and swept her hair to one side in a two-toned style.

10 Kristen Stewart Red Carpet Looks That Challenged Norms For Women's Fashion

Kristen Stewart Went To The 2021 Met Gala In Barbiecore Before It Was A Viral Trend

The style known as “Barbiecore” became very popular in 2023, with many celebrities sporting it on red carpets and during the release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie. However, Kristen Stewart was ahead of the trend at the 2021 Met Gala. She described her look as a “refined, rockabilly version of Barbie” to Vogue. To achieve this, she wore her blonde hair in a vintage ponytail and paired a floral blouse and white pants (both from Chanel).

10 Kristen Stewart Red Carpet Looks That Challenged Norms For Women's Fashion

K-Stew Puts Her Own Spin On The Sheer Dress Trend

Recently on red carpets, celebrities have been frequently donning see-through gowns, and in early 2023 for the Berlinale International Film Festival, Kristen Stewart hopped on this trend. With a mullet hairstyle and a splash of pink eyeshadow, she paired a sheer black dress adorned with clever knit accents, such as strategically placed pockets on her chest. This ensemble perfectly embodies the alluring yet elegant style that Kristen Stewart has showcased numerous times before.

10 Kristen Stewart Red Carpet Looks That Challenged Norms For Women's Fashion

Stewart Shows Up In A Stylish Suit And Minimal Makeup For Met Gala 2023 

Kristen Stewart has previously discussed the expectations placed upon her to publicly identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. However, these days, she seems entirely at ease with her identity as a queer woman and uses her red carpet appearances to express this. For instance, at the 2023 Met Gala, Stewart chose to deviate from her typical style by foregoing heavy makeup and opting for a more natural look in a Chanel black-and-white suit, breaking away from her usual heavy eyeliner and eyeshadow.

10 Kristen Stewart Red Carpet Looks That Challenged Norms For Women's Fashion

K-Stew Rocks No-Pants Trend For Love Lies Bleeding Premiere

As a long-time fan of Kristen Stewart’s acting prowess, I must say that her latest role in the bodybuilding movie “Love Lies Bleeding” has left me utterly impressed. Having followed her career for years, I have come to appreciate her versatility and fearless approach to roles. When I heard she was taking on a part in a wild, unconventional film like this one, I knew it would be something special.

10 Kristen Stewart Red Carpet Looks That Challenged Norms For Women's Fashion

The Actress Wore A Bra And Boxers At A Pre-Oscar Party

I’m really excited to see what unique styles Kristen Stewart will showcase next, given her preference for varying her outfits despite saying she’d wear the same thing every day if not an actress. She always manages to make a statement! To put it another way, Stewart made headlines by sporting a bra and boxer shorts at a pre-Oscar dinner in Beverly Hills shortly after the premiere of Love Lies Bleeding.

Without a doubt, Kristen Stewart stands out uniquely on red carpets, and her fashion choices serve as a reminder to all of us that it’s not necessary to conform to a single mold in order to look amazing. Her style is definitely making waves in the fashion industry too.

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2024-08-03 16:07