Gwyneth Paltrow’s Timeless Red Carpet Style Survives the Decades

Paltrow has been running her lifestyle brand Goop since 2008, so it makes sense she looked right at home in some businesswoman tailoring during the Saint Laurent show.

Paltrow lit up Milan Fashion Week in 2024, wearing a glittering slip dress to a starry Swarovski event.

For the premiere of The Brothers Sun (which her husband Brad Falchuk produced), Paltrow donned a monochrome Cong Tri look.

Paltrow picked out a piece of style history to attend the 2023 Fashion Awards in London. She wore a bold Valentino dress dated to the brand’s fall 1965 couture collection.

The actress slipped into a custom black look from her G.Label that she paired with De Beers jewelry and Jimmy Choo heels.

Showing off a nude look from her own G. Label by Goop, Paltrow attended The Daily Front Row’s Fashion Los Angeles Awards.

Paltrow opted for a slightly more dramatic look for this champagne-fueled celebration, attending in a one shoulder, black and white striped Carolina Herrera spring 2023 dress.

The actress went cozy and classic for the premiere of her Netflix show, attending the screening in a monochrome knit look from Adam Lippes’s resort 2022 collection.

Paltrow slipped into a festive Ralph & Russo couture during a Paris Fashion Week event.

The actress dabbled in the sheer craze for the 2020 Golden Globes, wearing a Boho Fendi look.

Wearing a Bottega Veneta dress and Jimmy Choo heels, Paltrow stuck to the classics for the Elle Women in Hollywood Celebration.

Paltrow wore Adam Lippes to the 2019 amfAR Gala Los Angeles.

For The Politician premiere, Paltrow picked out a look from her own brand, G. Label.

Wearing Valentino, Gwyneth Paltrow attends the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards with husband Brad Falchuk on Sunday, September 22, 2019.

Wearing butter yellow Chloé, Paltrow attended the 2019 Met Gala with a chic twist on the “Camp: Notes on Fashion” theme.

Paltrow rocked a chic pantsless blazer and strappy heels to the premiere of Avengers: Endgame.

Paltrow opted for a dramatic Dior couture gown and matching cape coat to attended a Guggenheim Gala Dinner in 2018.

For the Avengers: Infinity War premiere, Paltrow brought the party in this leggy Retrofête dress.

Wearing Tom Ford, Gwyneth Paltrow attended the 2017 Baby2Baby Gala.

Paltrow took the plunge in this luxe Michael Kors Collection look for the WSJ. Magazine 2017 Innovator Awards.

Wearing silver foil Michael Kors, Paltrow attended the 11th Annual God's Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards.

The actress interpreted the 2017 Met Gala dress code through a va-va-voom Calvin Klein dress and black stilettos.

The actress amped up a Gucci LBD with blinged-out power shoulders during the2016 LACMA Art+Film Gala.

Wearing Ralph & Russo, Paltrow looked like Hollywood royalty at the 2015 Oscars.

Paltrow went bold for the 2012 Met Gala, wearing a baby blue Prada number with major side cleavage.

For the 2012 Oscars, Paltrow donned this dramatic caped Tom Ford gown.

The entrepreneur opted for a beaded two piece set, courtesy of Pucci, during the 2011 Emmy Awards.

Paltrow kept to the classics for the 2011 Met Gala in the form of this blingy Stella McCartney, column gown.

Paltrow donned a glittering Calvin Klein look to the 2011 Oscars.

Paltrow slipped into an ombre Atelier Versace confection on the 2010 CMA Awards red carpet.

Paltrow was about a decade ahead of the sheer shoe trend when she wore see-through pumps to the 2010 Country Strong premiere.

The actress accented a low-cut neckline with a Boho pendant during a 2008 Iron Man red carpet.

Paltrow attended the 2006 Golden Globes in a lace-trimmed gown.

Wearing Stella McCartney, Paltrow looked elegant at the 2005 Oscars.

The actress dabbled in some lingerie style at the 2002 Venice premiere of Frida.

Platrow made a splash at the 2002 Oscars in this Alexander McQueen gown that was designed with a sheer bodice.

The actress made a cozy knit turtleneck red carpet appropriate with buttery boots and a sparkly party skirt.

Paltrow and Stella McCartney attended the 2001 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards in coordinating lilac looks.

The actress channeled the ’20s with this flapper-esque number she wore to the 2001 Tony Awards.

Paltrow wore a grunge Stella McCartney dress to the 2001 Met Gala.

Paltrow turned a lingerie slip dress into the perfect after party look following the 2000 Oscars.

The star kept things casual in a cowl neck top and black pants during the 2000 Golden Globes. She also rocked some black hair—a stark contrast to her oh-so famous blonde locks.

Paltrow arrived to the premiere of The Talented Mr. Ripley in gray dress pants and a patterned cowl neck top.

The actress brought the sparkle to the 1999 BAFTAs in a blinged-out black top and skirt.

Paltrow paired an elegant princess dress with tousled hair for the 1999 SAG Awards.

Perhaps Paltrow’s most recognizable red carpet outfit came during the 1999 Oscars where she wore this blush pink Ralph Lauren gown.

Paltrow paired a black suit jacket with a bold crinkle skirt for the 1999 Golden Globes.

Wearing Dolce & Gabbana, Paltrow attended the A Perfect Murder premiere.

Paltrow chopped her hair into a chic bob for the 1997 Met Gala.

Paltrow was the ultimate Tom Ford for Gucci muse at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards.

Paltrow attended the 1996 Oscars with her then-boyfriend, Brad Pitt.

Paltrow and Pitt matched in black tie looks at the 1996 Golden Globes.

Paltrow donned a plunging white gown and black almond-toe shoes to the 1995 Met Gala.

Paltrow looked radiant in this satin ivory dress for the premiere of Jefferson In Paris.

For one of her earliest red carpet appearances, Paltrow slipped into a casual black jacket and boots.