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The Gods and Goddesses of the Red Carpet
How many times as a society have we seen celebrities walking up a grand red pathway. Usually, surrounded by screaming fans and flashing lights? Arriving at an event wearing a glowing gown ready to be celebrated sounds quite amazing if you’re not absolutely terrified of the spotlight. But how did this spotlight come to be? The monumental opportunity to showcase an outfit hasn’t just appeared over the last century. Hollywood might seem to be the creator of dreams and showbiz but the idea of a glorious red carpet came from ancient Greece. Believe it or not, fashion and the Greek era have a lot more in common than you think.…
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Is The Red Carpet More Than Just a Rug?
The red carpet offers the public a sneak peak into the lives of the rich and famous. News networks are set alight by the events that incorporate them such as the Emmys and the Oscars, and for weeks after, our phones are targeted with images of their outfits, the scandals involved and any interesting interviews that have taken place on them. There is no denying that every red carpet event is newsworthy and spellbinding for us to watch, even if it is just to see our favourite celebrity or to see what extravaganza Lady Gaga has come to present us with. However, over time the purpose of the red carpet…
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Fashion With a Purpose
Red carpet fashion – where does it stand in today’s society? Over the years, the highly talked about and anticipated events have become an inescapable spectacle. Is this a good thing? Is it worth the hype? Many would answer yes, and honestly who could blame them? Red carpet fashion has proved to be an important part of the fashion industry and our society. So, in some ways it’s only fair to give the red carpet the recognition that it deserves. However, it’s not all positives. The history of the red carpet In 485 B.C. the Aeschylus play ‘Agamemnon’ shows the first recorded use of the famous, coloured flooring. Within this…
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The Magic of the Red Carpet
The history of the red carpet One of the earliest remarks of the red carpet can be traced back to the times of Ancient Greece. Red was the colour of the gods and within a Greek tragedy play, “the Oresteia”, a red carpet was laid out to welcome home a Greek god. With the use of the red, there was a sense of welcoming and as a warm colour, it made the god feel important. Many artists adapted the use of the meaning that red had and was used to illustrate royalty or wealth. In 1902, the red carpet became a prominent figure in modern day. In New York and…
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The Red Carpet: Changing for Better or Worse?
The shared fantasy When we were younger, we always dreamed of walking down The Red Carpet. Whether if it was for the premiere of your brand-new film or whether you were attending the hottest celebrity event in town, we all wanted to be there. But why is it so iconic? Why did we all share the same dream at one point in our lives? It’s simple! Having an idol, or more than one idol is common in everybody’s upbringing. For some, it may be their favourite footballer. For others it may their favourite singer, but what do these have in common? Fame and making a statement in their job. Where…
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The Red Carpet’s Effect on Fashion’s Ethics
The History of the Red Carpet The red carpet has ancient roots. It is first mentioned in the play Agamemnon, in 458 B.C. The hero’s wife lays out a red carpet for him to walk on upon his return, which he is unwilling to do, not feeling worthy as a mere mortal of walking the god’s walkway. Since then, the red carpet has been used by royalty, country leaders and assorted dignitaries. As time wore on, celebrities could be found making their way over this fabled fabric, becoming synonymous with fame, celebrity, and the highest social events. Then, in the late 20th century the red carpet started to become more…
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How the Met Gala Revolutionised Red Carpets
The Met Gala has taken place for over 70 years and over time has transformed the notion of red carpets. The event stages some of the most iconic and distinctive styles which are known to make a statement. Editor-in-chief at Vogue, Anna Wintour has been Co-chair of the Met Gala since 1999. Within ‘The First Monday in May‘ she describes the atmosphere of the gala. She said it is: “A kind of theatre; the Met stairs and the famous red carpet has grown in spectacle over the years.” A brief history of red carpets Red carpets date back to Ancient Greece and were used within the Greek tragedy “Oresteia”. The…
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The Red Carpet Statement
When the red carpet is rolled out for events, often it is the walk across it that steals the limelight for fans and followers around the world. With more and more viewers tuning in each year for events such as the Grammy’s and the Oscars, even more celebs are devoting time to sending messages with their fashion during their five minutes of fame. In recent years, the desire for change has only grown and with this constant desire to improve modern society; celebrities, public figures, and influencers are speaking up in the hopes that they can open the minds of the public. Hoping to rally the support of the people…
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Virtual Red Carpet: An Inspiring Future for Fashion?
Red Carpet events such as The Grammy and Brit Awards have this year turned virtual. Renowned for celebrity and VIP style, the events now have a new take due to Covid-19. Celebrities still looked fabulous though, even with no official red carpet. Instead they used Zoom interviews and posted photos on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter to showcase their looks. How the Red Carpet became popular? Award ceremonies such as The Golden Globes and The Oscars, receive a huge amount of media coverage every year. As a result, this makes them highly important to fashion designers. Usually journalists and photographers attend these events ready to capture celebs as they walk the…
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The Red Carpet is the New Art Gallery
Who are you wearing? In 2010, Lady Gaga chose to take fashion to the next level, and the infamous meat dress is probably the earliest encounter I had with the carpets. The political statement turned own Wikipedia page, was named the ‘Top Fashion Statement of 2010’ by Time magazine, and remains one of the most memorable ‘fashion’ choices of the twenty-first century. Gaga’s reason for wearing the charcuterie, is far less known than the dress itself, and her message was lost in outraged animal rights activists and press gossip. It’s a social thing… The speculation and attention the carpet garners each year stems from one woman, Joan Rivers, who started…
