Celebrity Kirsten Dunst's Best Red Carpet Looks Through the Years As Rodarte's muse, Kirsten Dunst has mastered easy luxe dressing By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on September 10, 2023 @ 03:33PM Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Venturelli/WireImage Kirsten Dunst has been working steadily in Hollywood since before she was a teenager, but her relationship with red carpet fashion is just as strong as the one she has with the screen. The actress has forged strong bonds with designers like Kate and Laura Mulleavy of the fashion house Rodarte. Not only has the duo dressed Dunst, but they also directed the film Woodshock, in which she starred. Dunst has long been a trendsetter on-screen, influencing style on Sofia Coppola-directed projects like The Virgin Suicides and Marie Antoinette. In addition to her penchant for Rodarte's gowns, Dunst is known for wearing vintage looks, accessorizing on the red carpet with belted blazers over dresses, and embracing Dior. The Oscar-nominated actress shows no signs of slowing down her red carpet takeover, whether dominating awards season or showing out at film festivals across the pond. Perhaps Dunst's sartorial consistency can be attributed to her longtime partnership with styling duo Nina & Clare, who, in addition to Rodarte, frequently pull looks from Gucci, Erdem, and Schiaparelli, with a keen eye towards playful couture options. One undeniable observation about the actress's red carpet style is that she's never afraid to tackle a dreamy, romantic style that may include ruffles, layers, show-stopping couture gowns, florals, and prints. Keep scrolling for Kirsten Dunst's best red carpet looks to date. Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst's Relationship Timeline: A Look Back 01 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a vintage Chanel gown at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 Dominique Charriau/WireImage Dunst hit the Martin Scorsese-directed Killers of the Flower Moon premiere in Cannes in throwback style, wearing a vintage tiered black Chanel dress from 1995. 02 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Julien de Libran Couture dress at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2022 Steve Granitz/Getty Images Perhaps finding the perfect combo of elegant and comfortable, Dunst wore a loose-fitting, puffy-sleeved periwinkle gown from Julien de Libran Couture accessorized with Fred Leighton jewels to the Critics' Choice Awards. 03 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in an Erdem dress at the SAG Awards in 2022 Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic The SAG Awards got a little bit hotter with Dunst's arrival in an off-the-shoulder fire engine red Erdem gown that sparkled all the way down to the floor. 04 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Gucci dress at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in 2021 Kevin Winter/Getty Images LACMA's Art + Film Gala always draws dramatic fashion looks, including Dunst's Gucci gown featuring exaggerated shoulders and black lace draped over a white satin column dress. 05 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in Salvatore Ferragamo separates at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021 Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images The actress arrived in Cannes in a head-to-toe graphic Salvatore Ferragamo ensemble comprised of a dress, belted blazer, and multi-hued sandals — plus movie star-grade sunglasses. 06 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in an Armani Privé gown at the 'Power of the Dog' Cannes premiere in 2021 Alessandra Benedetti - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Modern regal could describe the ideal Cannes red carpet look, and Dunst was just that at the Power of the Dog premiere in an Armani Privé gown with sheer skirt. 07 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Rodarte gown at the Golden Globes in 2020 Frazer Harrison/Getty Images It was a true pretty in pink moment for Dunst at the Golden Globes in a pink dress from one of the actress's favorite designers, Rodarte. 08 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Prada dress at the Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles in 2019 Frazer Harrison/Getty Images At the popular Hollywood fundraiser, Dunst sported a sleek black dress from Prada. 09 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Rodarte dress at the InStyle Awards in 2019 Steve Granitz/WireImage Dunst appropriately wore a tiered pastel Rodarte gown to present her dear friends, the Mulleavy sisters, with the Designer of the Year Award. 10 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Schiaparelli Couture gown at the Emmys in 2018 Kevork Djansezian/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images Radiant in deep navy blue (so rarely seen on the red carpet), Dunst stunned in a low-cut Schiaparelli gown at the Emmy Awards. 11 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Rodarte dress at the Venice Film Festival in 2017 Venturelli/WireImage Classic polka dots never looked so chic as they did on Dunst's tiered, ruffled pink Rodarte dress at the Venice Film Festival. 12 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Chloé dress at 'The Beguiled' L.A. premiere in 2017 JB Lacroix/WireImage The actress flaunted romantic vibes in a belted cream Chloé dress at The Beguiled premiere. Contrasting orange strappy sandals gave the look a slight modern edge. 13 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Schiaparelli gown at 'The Beguiled' Cannes premiere in 2017 Anthony Harvey/FilmMagic It's hard to go wrong with Schiaparelli, and Dunst didn't disappoint in a gorgeous lavender gown from the house on the red carpet in Cannes. 14 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a vintage Dior gown at the Oscars in 2017 Steve Granitz/WireImage Dunst was the epitome of an old Hollywood movie star in a custom Dior gown created from one of Christian Dior's original designs from 1952. The dress's high-low cut gave a perfect view of the actress's own Christian Lacroix Haute Couture heels, a pair she's worn repeatedly on the red carpet. 15 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Christian Dior gown at the SAG Awards in 2017 Frazer Harrison/Getty Images It was another Dior look for the SAG Awards, this time in a pink mini-ruffle with golden barely there straps and a delicate sweetheart neckline. 16 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Givenchy dress at the Emmys in 2016 Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock The actress arrived at the 2016 Emmy Awards in a black Givenchy gown, Fred Leighton jewelry, and dark nails. 17 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Rodarte dress at the CFDA Fashion Awards in 2016 Clint Spaulding/Getty Dunst attended the 2016 CFDA Awards in a sheer, ruffled Rodarte dress and colorful ear cuff. 18 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a floral Gucci dress at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016 David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock The Spider-Man star blended girly romance with arty-eccentric cool with this one brilliant Gucci design for the Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony. 19 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Dior Haute Couture gown at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016 David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock Dunst swept the red carpet during the Loving premiere at Cannes in a stunning white silk Dior Haute Couture pillar gown that featured a cascade of lily of the valley embroidery. 20 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Valentino Haute Couture gown at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016 David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock Dunst wrapped her style streak at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in spectacular fashion, hitting the red carpet in an exquisite nude floral-embroidered lace Valentino Haute Couture creation with pink Chopard diamonds. 21 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Maison Margiela Couture dress in 2016 George Pimentel The actress wore a sunny yellow Maison Margiela Couture by John Galliano gown to the Neon Demon premiere. 22 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Chanel dress at an amfAR gala in 2016 Getty Images Dunst attended amfAR's 23rd Cinema Against AIDS Gala Dinner at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in a black Chanel dress with a white flower pin. 23 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Chanel Haute Couture dress at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2016 Jason Merritt/Getty Images Dunst stood out in a beige tulle dress and top by Chanel Haute Couture at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards. 24 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Valentino Couture gown at the Golden Globes in 2016 Jason Merritt/Getty Images The Melancholia actress wore a plunging black Valentino Couture gown to the 2016 Golden Globes. 25 of 25 Kirsten Dunst in a Gucci dress at the AOL Build Series in 2015 Desiree Navarro/Getty Images Dunst embraced her arty intellectual side at the AOL Build Series to promote Fargo in a rose geometric jacquard Gucci pleated dress with nude strappy pumps.