Anne Hathaway’s Style Evolution Through The Years

Her fashion is aging like fine wine

Anne Hathaway’s Style Evolution
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Sophisticated, relatable, and unproblematic icon Anne Hathaway continues to delight us not only with her hit films, but also with her style.

Throughout her long Hollywood career, the actress has stepped out on numerous red carpets, talk show stages, fashion events, and city streets showcasing ensembles that have evolved right along with her.

She went from layering shirt dresses over jeans in the early 2000s to spotlighting fashion trends like Barbiecore and elevating mainstream styles like the oversize blazer.

Ahead, see Hathaway’s full style evolution—from her Princess Diaries days to her most recent Versace moment at the 2023 Met Gala.

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May 1, 2023

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In an off-white tweed Versace gown paired with coordinating tweed fingerless gloves at the 2023 Met Gala honouring Karl Lagerfeld.

April 4, 2023

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At a press conference in Tokyo in a vibrant royal purple Valentino ensemble featuring a silk shift minidress from the designer’s pre-fall 2023 collection, paired with lilac tights and metallic purple platforms, also from Valentino.

March 9, 2023

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In an all-black Versace ensemble at the Italian fashion house’s fall/winter 2023 fashion show, featuring a black snakeskin-textured minidress, platform heels, and sunglasses—topped with jewelry.

February 16, 2023

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At the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival in a sheer lace Valentino Couture gown pulled straight from the Italian fashion house’s spring/summer 2023 runway.

October 12, 2022

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In a sequin-embellished gown from Valentino’s fall 2022 couture collection at the Armageddon Time blue carpet during the 60th New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall.

October 12, 2022

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In an oversize denim pantsuit set paired over a tie-dye swirl cropped tank outside The View in New York City.

October 12, 2022

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In a black-and-white patterned oversize blazer layered over a white minidress, paired with knee-high boots and tights.

September 24, 2022

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At the Michael Kors Collection spring/summer 2023 fashion show in a Devil Wears Prada–reminiscent ensemble featuring a brown leather trench coat layered over a black turtleneck minidress and Louboutin pumps—topped with Andy Sachs’s signature bangs.

July 8, 2022

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In a sparkling hot-pink Barbiecore look at the Valentino Haute Couture show in Rome, featuring a sparkling minidress pulled straight from the house’s fall/winter 2022 runway, Garavani platform pumps, and a mini shoulder bag—all in Valentino's signature “Pink PP” shade.

May 20, 2022

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In a black-and-blue Gucci minidress featuring a cone-shaped bustier and sequinned skirt at the Armageddon Time photo call during the 75th Cannes Film Festival.

May 19, 2022

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In a strapless white column gown from Giorgio Armani Privé, paired with Bulgari's Mediterranean Reverie necklace, at her first official Cannes Film Festival appearance.

March 15, 2022

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In a colourful polka-dotted ensemble consisting of a blazer, corset top, and pair of palazzo trousers, for an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

March 17, 2022

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In a sky blue, ankle-length cutout dress from David Koma, paired with a black clutch, Aquazzura pumps, and Bulgari jewelry at the world premiere of Apple TV+’s WeCrashed in Los Angeles.

December 14, 2021

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In a black-and-white Chanel dress at the French fashion house’s Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit honouring Penélope Cruz.

January 27, 2020

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In a flowing black-and-white dress paired with coordinating calf hair boots—both from Michael Kors—at The Last Thing He Wanted’s premiere at Eccles Center Theater during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

January 6, 2019

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In a leopard-print gown from Elie Saab paired with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry at the 76th Annual Golden Globes.

February 28, 2016

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In a gold-studded sheer mesh gown showcasing her baby bump at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in Beverly Hills.

May 4, 2015

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In a golden hooded silk gown from Ralph Lauren at the “China: Through the Looking Glass” Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

October 26, 2014

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In a midnight-blue slipdress from Richard Nicoll at the Interstellar premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Los Angeles.

May 5, 2014

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In a striking red Calvin Klein two-piece gown paired with a coordinating deep-red octagonal velvet clutch purse at the “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

May 6, 2013

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In a Debbie Harry–inspired edgy look featuring a vintage Valentino Couture black mesh gown topped with a platinum-blonde pixie hairstyle at the “PUNK: Chaos to Couture” Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

January 13, 2013

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In a strapless white two-piece ensemble from Chanel, holding her Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in Les Misérables, during the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills.

August 23, 2011

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In a white lace tea-length dress from Alexander McQueen paired with a matching white clutch, caramel-colored peep-toe pumps, and Jean Schlumberge jewelry at the U.K. premiere of One Day at Vue Westfield in London.

August 8, 2011

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In a black flared midi dress from Alexander McQueen featuring a gold-embellished décolletage at the New York City premiere of One Day at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 Theatre.

February 27, 2011

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In a vintage Valentino red silk chiffon gown featuring a 3-D flower-embellished train during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

May 3, 2010

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In a majestic gold gown from Valentino featuring a mesh tulle skirt and a sequin-studded sweetheart neckline at the Met Gala for the evening’s theme: “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.”

February 22, 2009

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In an off-white beaded column dress from Giorgio Armani Privé at the 81st Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

January 5, 2009

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In a sleek all-black tux ensemble topped with shining golden sandal pumps at the New York City premiere of Bride Wars, at the AMC Loews theater in Lincoln Square.

October 20, 2008

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In a black-and-blue striped strapless gown at the 52nd London Film Festival at the Vue West End.

September 3, 2008

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In a strapless mossy-green high-low gown from Atelier Versace featuring a floral-embossed train at the Rachel Getting Married premiere at the Sala Grande during the 65th Venice Film Festival.

July 23, 2007

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In a black form-fitting midi dress outside the Ed Sullivan Theater ahead of an appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman.

June 22, 2006

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In a vibrant yellow strapless dress paired with a nude clutch, silver sandal heels, and a slick side-swept down ’do at the Devil Wears Prada premiere at Mann Village Theatre during the opening night of the Los Angeles Film Festival.

September 2, 2005

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In an asymmetrical black one-shoulder silk gown paired with a velvet black handbag and black sandals at the Brokeback Mountain screening at the Palazzo del Cinema during the 62nd Venice Film Festival.

February 6, 2005

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In a light-green silk strapless top with white slacks, topped with a silver beaded purse and layers of bead necklaces while backstage at the Luca Luca Fall 2005 show at Bryant Park Tents during Olympus Fashion Week in New York City.

December 11, 2004

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In a sheer light-blue midi dress topped with a half-up hairdo at an Ella Enchanted movie after-party at the Rouge Night Club in London.

August 8, 2004

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In a “FedUp” graphic white tee (playing on the FedEx logo), paired with low-rise boot-cut jeans, a chunky white belt, and a coordinating white purse at the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

August 7, 2004

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In a baby-pink midi dress layered under a brown cardigan with cutouts and large green-and-yellow beaded necklaces at the U.K. premiere of The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement at the Electric Cinema in London.

March 28, 2004

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In a pink shirt dress with white floral illustrations, layered under straight light-wash jeans and topped with silver-studded white pointed-toe heels at the New York City premiere of Ella Enchanted at the Clearview Beekman Theatre.

February 29, 2004

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In a body-hugging orange silk dress featuring Ikebana-inspired florals, topped with shimmering gold pumps and tight shoulder-length curls at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 12th Annual Oscar party at Pearl in Los Angeles.

July 15, 2003

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In a flowing baby-pink V-neck midi dress paired with a matching pink clutch and white pointed-toe pumps at the U.K. premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean at the Odeon in London.

January 19, 2003

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In a hot-pink gown featuring a snug floral-embossed bustier and wide thigh-high slit at the 60th Annual Golden Globes, hosted at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

July 16, 2002

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In a strapless midi gown featuring a deep-red bodice and silver silk skirt—topped with a red leather belt and coordinating red sandals and a red-and-black pebble necklace—at the world premiere of Sex and the City’s fifth season at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

August 6, 2001

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In a black sweetheart tank and gold midi pencil skirt at the American Pie 2 premiere at the Mann National theater in Los Angeles.

July 29, 2001

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In a strapless mauve midi dress paired and matching clutch beside costar Mandy Moore at the Princess Diaries premiere at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.

July 27, 2001

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In a powder-blue halter top featuring red stripes at the neckline, paired with low-rise bell-bottom jeans plus a coordinating denim tote and thong sandals at the Juicy Couture suite at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.

This article originally appeared in Harper's BAZAAR US.


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