From Marilyn Monroe’s diamonds to Rihanna’s epic crystal boots.
From: Marie Claire US
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The 50 Sparkliest Celebrity Fashion Moments Of All Time
Alexander McQueen
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Alexander McQueen
A Swarovski mesh hood and structured skirt from the designer's Spring 1999 collection. Photo: Swarovski
Anita Ekberg
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Anita Ekberg
The Swedish actress posing with Cartier baubles like grapes, in the 1960s. Photo: Getty
Audrey Hepburn
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Audrey Hepburn
Playing Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Beyoncé
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Beyoncé
Leaving little to the imagination in a sheer Givenchy dress at the 2015 Met Ball. Photo: Getty
Britney Spears
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Britney Spears
Performing at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards in a sheer, nude costume accented with crystals. Photo: Getty
Cara Delevingne
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Cara Delevingne
The model-actress donned a heap of diamonds for a premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013. Photo: Getty
Charlize Theron
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Charlize Theron
The actress scintillated in a beige bedazzled gown at the Oscars in 2004. Photo: Getty
Cindy Crawford
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Cindy Crawford
The supermodel donned a scarlet halter neck gown embellished with crystals, in 1993. Photo: Getty
Donatella Versace
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Donatella Versace
In 1999, the designer hosted a "Diamonds Are Forever" show with De Beers in London. Photo: Getty
Elizabeth Taylor
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Elizabeth Taylor
Renowned for her impressive jewelry collection, La Liz wore a crystal beaded dress and statement earrings for a dinner with then-husband Eddie Fisher in 1959.
Elton John
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Elton John
In a rhinestone jacket and matching "Butterfly" jacket circa 1975. Photo: Getty
Elvis Presley
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Elvis Presley
"The King" performing in one of his signature, bejeweled costumes. Photo: Getty
Eva Longoria
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Eva Longoria
Twinkling in Naeem Khan at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. Photo: Getty
Givenchy
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Givenchy
Pat McGrath created epic crystal face masks (that took 12 hours to apply) for the label's Spring 2014 show. Photo: Getty
Gucci
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Gucci
A crystal mesh body stocking from the Fall 2017 runway show in March. Photo: Getty
Isaac Mizrahi
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Isaac Mizrahi
Christy Turlington modeled a crystal crop top, pants, and earrings on the designer's Spring 1993 runway. Photo: Getty
Ivana Trump
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Ivana Trump
The 45th President's ex-wife took a shimmering turn on Thierry Mugler's Spring 1992 runway. Photo: Getty
Jean Paul Gaultier
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Jean Paul Gaultier
A bustier dripping in crystals, on the designer's Fall 2006 Haute Couture runway. Photo: Getty
Jennifer Connelly
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Jennifer Connelly
In an emerald green Balmain beaded dress and strappy crystal sandals in 2009. Photo: Getty
Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez
Performing in Atelier Versace onstage in 2014. Photo: Getty
Jeremy Scott
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Jeremy Scott
Pairing tracksuits with all-out bling at his Fall 2017 runway show. Photo: Getty
Joan Collins
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Joan Collins
The actress' iconic Alexis Carrington character on Dynasty ushered in a new era of glitz and glamour during the 80s. Photo: Getty
Kate Moss
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Kate Moss
The supermodel wore a crystal studded Saint Laurent body stocking to a CR Fashion Book party in 2013. Photo: Getty
Kaye Winslet
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Kaye Winslet
Her character Rose Dawson in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic famously wore the "Heart of the Ocean" diamond and sapphire necklace. Photo: Getty
Kendall Jenner
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Kendall Jenner
The Insta-famous model's custom La Perla gown for this year's Met Ball featured over 85,000 Swarovski crystals. Photo: Getty
Kim Kardashian
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Kim Kardashian
Kim K. wore a similarly sheer Roberto Cavalli dress to the Met Ball the same year. Photo: Getty
Kylie Minogue
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Kylie Minogue
On stage for the opening night of her Showgirl Homecoming tour in 2005. Photo: Getty
Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga
Wearing an over-the-top headpiece to a New Year's Eve party in 2011. Photo: Getty
Liberace
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Liberace
Proving sparkles are not just for women, legendary pianist Liberace is best remembered for his flashy costumes. Photo: Getty
Lily Donaldson
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Lily Donaldson
Modeling lingerie featuring over 150,000 Swarovski crystals, on the 2014 Victoria's Secret runway. Photo: Getty
Madonna
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Madonna
Sparkling in Harry Winston jewels and a bedazzled gown, with Michael Jackson, at the 1991 Academy Awards. Photo: Getty
Margiela
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Margiela
These Haute Couture crystal masks quickly became an editorial hit, with fans including Kanye West, who wore them throughout his Yeezus tour in 2013. Photo: Getty
Marilyn Monroe
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Marilyn Monroe
Pretty in pink while singing "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Photo: Getty
Michael Jackson
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Michael Jackson
Touring with the Jackson 5 in 1981. Photo: Getty
Nicole Kidman
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Nicole Kidman
Sparkling at the Batman Forever premiere in 1995. Photo: Getty
Paris Hilton
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Paris Hilton
The original socialite celebrated her 21st birthday in 2002 wearing a crystal Julien Macdonald dress; Kendall Jenner imitated Hilton's look for her own 21st birthday this year. Photo: Getty
Pharrell Williams
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Pharrell Williams
Rocking his Billionaire Boys Club bling in 2006. Photo: Getty
Prada
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Prada
A light-catching dress and matching shoes, on the designer's Spring 2010 runway. Photo: Getty
Princess Diana
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Princess Diana
The late, beloved Princess of Wales wore a crystal beaded gown by Japanese designer Hachi to a Washington D.C. gala in 1985. Photo: Getty
Queen Elizabeth II
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Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty posed in a diamond tiara and jewels while visiting Copenhagen in 1957. Photo: Getty
Rihanna
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Rihanna
The style icon fueled the hype surrounding the aforementioned boots when she posted a picture of herself wearing them fresh off the runway. Photo: Getty
Rihanna
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Rihanna
Starting the "naked dress" movement in a custom Adam Selman look, while accepting the 2014 CFDA Fashion Icon Award. Photo: Getty
Rihanna
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Rihanna
Bad Gal RiRi wore the full Gucci look to Coachella this year. Photo: Getty
Saint Laurent
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Saint Laurent
Anthony Vaccarello's slouchy boots for Fall 2017 feature 3,000 crystals, cost $10,000, and already have a wait list. Photo: Getty
Slick Rick
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Slick Rick
The original rapper who made bling a status symbol in the hip hop community. Photo: Getty
Sophia Loren
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Sophia Loren
Embodying Italian opulence in 1970. Photo: Getty
Veruschka
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Veruschka
The iconic model (who stars in Acne's new Resort look book) had her face covered in crystals to play the lead role in the 1972 film Salome. Photo: Getty
Whitney Houston
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Whitney Houston
Twinkling onstage during a performance in 1987. Photo: Getty
Yves Saint Laurent
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Yves Saint Laurent
Tyra Banks dazzled at the late designer's Haute Couture show in 1992. Photo: Getty
Yves Saint Laurent
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Yves Saint Laurent
Natalia Vodianova modeled a twinkling look designed by Tom Ford for the French fashion house in 2002. Photo: Getty