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 c

Where did it all begin? Red carpets have long been laid out for royalty and political powers at high-profile events and ceremonies. Although, the most widely recognised use of red carpets today, are of course, the ones laid out before movie stars and celebrities, as they pose outside premieres and exclusive events in extravagant attire – the Met Gala and the Oscars to name a few. But how and when exactly did the red carpet make its way into Hollywood? What does it symbolise?

Prior to the pandemic, rolling out the red carpet has long been a tradition. As a prominent feature of star-studded events, the red carpet has hosted an array of VIPs. For years, the world’s media has swooned over celebs walking the red carpet’s route. Desperate to catch a glimpse of designer outfits, global press has always waited impatiently on the sidelines. Following the introduction of new media, red carpet coverage has become a swift process. The media are constantly sp