A red carpet entrance lasts a few seconds, but the right one can outlive the film it was meant to promote. Some of these looks were praised the moment they appeared, others were argued about for weeks, and a few simply refused to be forgotten.
Here are 25 appearances that made photographers lean in and the internet stop scrolling.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner arrived at the Met Gala in a gown that was essentially a shimmering metal web draped over the body, with a slit cut all the way to the hip and an asymmetric panel knotted at the waist. The dark chainmail mesh caught every flashbulb on the steps, and the wet-look bob and bright coral lip kept the whole thing sharp rather than soft. It is the kind of look that only works if the wearer commits completely, and she did, holding the pose while the crowd behind the barriers pressed forward for a better angle.