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The Business Behind the Red Carpet

The Business Behind the Red Carpet

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This explores the evolution of red carpet fashion through iconic moments in entertainment history. It examines how the red carpet transformed from a simple pre-event walkway into a global cultural platform where fashion, politics, and celebrity intersect. The piece covers memorable outfits like Audrey Hepburn's elegant Givenchy gown and Björk's avant-garde swan dress, controversial fashion choices and wardrobe malfunctions, political statements made through clothing such as the 2018 Golden Globes blackout, and revolutionary style figures like Cher and Billy Porter who challenged fashion norms. Throughout the narrative, the article analyzes how these moments reflect broader societal shifts while influencing fashion, celebrity culture, and social discourse beyond the entertainment industry.

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