If there's one thing I've learned through the years, it's that eco-friendly gowns are nothing to scoff at. While some celebrities have been wearing archival vintage pieces as a nod to sustainability, others have been teaming up with designers to come up with creative ways to go completely green. While there have been plenty of A-listers over the years who have championed sustainable fashion on the red carpet, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the queen of eco-friendly fashion, Emma Watson [1]. The actress was one of the first to "go green" on the red carpet [2].
I'm still not over Emma's black-and-white Calvin Klein Collection Met Gala dress [3], which she wore in 2016. You wouldn't be able to tell by looking at it, but the stunning gown was made out of plastic bottles! That year, she joined Margot Robbie, who wore a cutout gown, and Lupita Nyong'o, who wore a shimmery green number, both of which were eco-friendly pieces by Calvin Klein. Stella McCartney, Louis Vuitton, and Versace have all also created gorgeous sustainable red carpet gowns that we're still dreaming about. Keep reading to take a look back at some of the most memorable eco-friendly red carpet moments ahead.
Emma Watson at the 2016 Met Gala
Emma wore this timeless Calvin Klein Collection gown [5], which was made entirely out of plastic bottles, at the 2016 Met Gala.
Sophie Turner at the 2016 Oscars
Sophie Turner's 2016 Oscars gown was green in more ways that one. Sophie wore an ethically-made Galvan crepe dress with a built-in corset and Swarovski crystal details.
Emma Roberts at the 2016 Oscars
At the 2016 Oscars, Emma Roberts wore this this black-and-white Armani Privé gown from the designer's very first Privé collection which debuted in 2005.
Saoirse Ronan at the 2020 Oscars
The black part of Saoirse's Gucci dress [6] at the 2020 Oscars was actually material from her BAFTAs gown.
Gisele Bündchen at the 2018 Met Gala
Gisele Bündchen [7] wore this stunning custom Versace gown [8] that was made with organic silk and cotton.
Margot Robbie at the 2016 Met Gala
At the 2016 Met Gala, Margot wore a cutout Calvin Klein Collection gown [9] that was lined with organic Italian silk. It also had zipper details that were made from recycled materials.
Cameron Diaz at the 2012 Met Gala
At the 2012 Met Gala, Cameron Diaz [10] wore this shimmery Stella McCartney number that was made from organic silk and recycled glass beading.
Lily Aldridge at the 2020 Oscars
Lily Aldridge gave a nod to eco-concious fashion by opting for this vintage Ralph Lauren dress at the 2020 Oscars.
Daisy Ridley at the 2020 BAFTAs
At the 2020 BAFTAs, Daisy wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown that was made with sustainable fabric.
Lupita Nyong'o at the 2016 Met Gala
At the 2016 Met Gala, Lupita wore a sustainable Calvin Klein Collection gown that came in a gorgeous shimmering jade hue.
Laura Harrier at the 2019 Oscars
As part of the green carpet initiative, Laura wore a sustainably sourced Louis Vuitton dress at the 2019 Oscars.
Kaitlyn Dever at the 2020 Oscars
At the 2020 Oscars, Kaitlyn Dever looked like a modern-day Jessica Rabbit in this red Louis Vuitton gown [11] that was made with ethically sourced and sustainable materials.
Rooney Mara at the 2017 Oscars Afterparty
At the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, Rooney Mara wore an H&M Conscious Exclusive gown [12] made from recycled polyester.