Gwyneth Paltrow’s Style Evolution Through the Years

As the years go by, her style only gets more refined.

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In the decades since Gwyneth Paltrow first entered the spotlight, she's had one too many memorable style moments to count. From her classic red carpet looks to her street style ensembles, the actress has consistently shown a knack for fashion. As well as wearing luxury labels such as Valentino, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Paltrow regularly wears regional labels like Lebanon's Elie Saab.

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From the bubblegum-pink taffeta Ralph Lauren gown she wore to the 1999 Oscars all the way to the pink rose-inspired Ralph & Russo gown she wore for the 2015 ceremony, Paltrow's style has always been bold yet timeless, and her fashion choices have only gotten more daring in more recent years. Take a walk down memory lane to see how much the actress has evolved throughout her time in the spotlight.

April 23, 2023

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Gwyneth Paltrow attends the Daily Front Row's 7th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards. She wore a custom G. Label dress by her own brand, Goop.

October 25, 2022

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Gwyneth Paltrow attends Veuve Clicquot's 250th Anniversary wearing an elegant dress by Carolina Herrera featuring a billowing train. Among the details were a one-sleeve silhouette with fabric flowers accenting the shoulders, a cutout on the side revealing Paltrow's midriff, and a thigh-high slit.

February 26, 2020

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At the Harper's Bazaar Exhibition at the Musee Des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, Gwyneth Paltrow wears Ralph & Russo Spring 2020 couture.

February 01, 2020

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Gwyneth Paltrow attends the 2020 Writers Guild Awards wearing Ralph & Russo Couture from the Spring 2020 collection.

January 05, 2020

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At the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Paltrow wore a sheer pleated gown by Fendi.

July 03, 2019

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Gwyneth Paltrow attends the Valentino Haute Couture F/W 2019-2020 show during Paris Fashion Week wearing a white gown.

May 06, 2019

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Paltrow wore a sheer pale yellow floor-length, high-neck maxi dress by Chloé to the 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion.

April 23, 2018

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Gwyneth Paltrow attends the Los Angeles global premiere for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War.

March 15, 2016

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She wore a fitted pink two-piece ensemble by Emilia Wickstead to The Hollywood Reporter and Jimmy Choo's Power Stylists Dinner.

October 29, 2015

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An Old Hollywood-inspired gown designed with a delicate cut, Paltrow wore this Ralph & Russo Spring 2015 Couture creation for amfAR's Inspiration Gala.

February 22, 2015

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Paltrow wore a Ralph & Russo dress embellished with a bold shoulder embellishment to the 87th Annual Academy Awards.

May 7, 2012

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At the Met Gala celebrating Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations, Paltrow wore a steel-blue Prada dress with heavily-embellished pockets.

February 26, 2012

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Gwyneth Paltrow arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party hosted by Graydon Carter wearing a Tom Ford gown. Minimalistic in shape and asymmetrical in neckline, her gown definitely made a statement.

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September 18, 2011

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At the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, Paltrow wore a two-piece from Emilio Pucci.

February 27, 2011

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Gwyneth Paltrow arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party wearing a Michael Kors dress.

January 16, 2006

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Paltrow attends the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards wearing a beautiful beige number.

March 24, 2002

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Gwyneth Paltrow attends the Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party at Morton's wearing an Alexander McQueen dress.

March 26, 2000

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Paltrow wore a sheer Calvin Klein dress to the 72nd Annual Academy Awards.

December 6, 1999

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At the 1999 Met Gala, Paltrow opted for snakeskin from Gucci.

March 21, 1999

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At the 71st Annual Academy Awards, Paltrow wore a bubblegum-pink taffeta Ralph Lauren gown with a matching pink shawl.

January 24, 1999

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At the 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Paltrow wore a black top and matching cardigan with an iridescent skirt.

December 3, 1998

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Gwyneth Paltrow arrives for the Shakespeare In Love premiere wearing a sheer and intricately-beaded dress from Giorgio Armani.

September 8, 1997

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Paltrow wore a matching sweater and scarf combo with black leather bottoms to the The Myth of Fingerprints' New York City Premiere.

September 4, 1996

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It's no surprise that Paltrow chose to wear an opulent outfit from Tom Ford's iconic Gucci collection for the MTV Video Music Awards. A 70s-inspired ensemble drawn from the Italian label's AW96 collection, Paltrow's outfit included a blue French-cuffed shirt, a red velvet tuxedo and platform boots.

July 22, 1996

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Paltrow attends the Emma premiere wearing a sleeveless black gown.

April 28, 1996

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Paltrow wears a white floral-embroidered Calvin Klein dress to the premiere of The Pallbearer.

March 25, 1996

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Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt at the 68th Annual Academy Awards. Paltrow wears a pale minimalist gown with matching pashmina.

December 4, 1995

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Paltrow wore an ice-blue slip dress from Calvin Klein to the Met Gala back in 1995.

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November 4, 1993

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Paltrow attends the Flesh & Bone Hollywood premiere in tights and combat boots, pairing her leather jacket with a long black sweater.


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