The 20th century saw the red carpet become a symbol of elegance and power that is now core to our celebrity culture. The timeless runway never fails to capture audiences with its competition for ‘best dressed.‘ But in recent years there has been a redefining of what makes a statement in fashion. In 2018 particularly, celebrities strove to walk the red carpet with a political agenda. Now more than ever, activism is in. Social media movements have made being outspoken become fa

Red carpets are probably one of the most exciting places to be for celebrities and the creations of fashion designers. And not just for the many obvious reasons you would think they are. The biggest award shows, like the Oscars or The Golden Globes, attract hundreds of millions of viewers each night. This offers the perfect opportunity for stars to communicate a statement and raise awareness on various issues through their clothing. Activism on the red carpet is not a new con

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