31 of Paris Hilton's Most Memorable Red Carpet Looks
Whether attending an awards show or just on an average day getting snapped by the paparazzi, Paris Hilton is always incredibly dressed. Since the hotel heiress began appearing in the pages of fashion magazines in the early aughts, she’s been serving looks. During the early-2000s she could often be found out and about wearing slinky dresses, midriff-baring two-pieces, and her signature shoulder bag—all accessorized with a bedazzled cell phone and sunglasses, of course. During the 2010s and more recently, she’s been leaning more towards sequined gowns in neutral tones, and couture looks with unexpected details, like capes and fingerless gloves. No matter what she’s wearing, though, this much is true—Hilton is fashion royalty. We've collected some of her very best red carpet looks through the years for you to admire.
2001: AmfAR Dinner in Cannes
Hilton showed up to the 2001 AmfAR dinner in Cannes wearing an eye-catching black gown bedazzled with celebrity autographs. Randolph Duke designed the dress.
2001: How High Premiere with Sister Nicky
That same year, the socialite showed up to the How High premiere with her sister wearing matching Dior t-shirts and low-rise pants.
2002: Jordan Two3 Fashion Show in New York City
A year later, Hilton kept it casual at the Jordan Two3 fashion show by wearing a cropped Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl shirt and aqua drawstring pants.
2003: MTV Movie Awards
Hilton has attended the MTV Movie Awards countless times throughout the years. For the 2003 event, she sported a blue two-piece with strappy silver sandals.
2003: Maxim Magazine’s ‘Hot 100’ Party
She made quite the entrance when she appeared on the 2003 Maxim Hot 100 red carpet, wearing a hot pink satin skirt with a matching cropped jacket and black knee-high socks. Her accessory of choice that night? A motorcycle.
2003: Teen Choice Awards
Later that year, she appeared on the Teen Choice Awards red carpet wearing a pleated orange and blue spaghetti strap dress, a matching bag, and a pair of tinted shades.
2003: Billboard Music Awards
For the 2003 Billboard Music Awards, the star waltzed down the red carpet wearing a lacy white skirt, an ivory top, and an elaborate ribbon in her hair. Of course, she also carried one of her signature shoulder bags on her arm.
2004: The Simple Life S2 Welcome Home Party
Hilton, dressed in pink and gold, hugs her longtime friend and Simple Life co-star, Nicole Richie, at a party for the hit reality show.
2004: MTV Movie Awards
Do you remember when Hilton dated Backstreet Boys heartthrob Nick Carter? The two posed arm in arm at the 2004 MTV Movie Awards. Hilton decided on a red satin dress for the occasion.
2004: Maxim Magazine’s ‘Hot 100’ Party
All eyes were on Hilton when she walked the red carpet for the Maxim "Hot 100" party in 2004. And between her sequined pink dress, matching pink bag, and floral hair accessories, we can see why—she looks so cool.
2004: Teen Choice Awards
Paris wore a dress fit for a princess while strutting down the red carpet at the 2004 Teen Choice Awards. The socialite wore a Jennifer Nicholson dress for the event.
2004: MTV Video Music Awards
Every outfit Hilton chooses for a red carpet is stunning, including this sparkly beige piece she sported at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards. That night she wore an eye-catching Roberto Cavalli number with bejeweled heels.
2004: At Cipriani For P. Diddy’s Royal Birthday Ball
Hilton wore a stunning hot pink gown with a pastel pink stole and strappy heels for P. Diddy’s Royal Birthday Ball in New York City.
2004: VH1 Big in ‘04 Red Carpet
The colorful Grateful Dead-inspired dress, the pointed gold heels, the matching yellow shoulder bag, and the chunky pink choker—what’s not to love about this fun look?
2005: House of Wax Los Angeles Premiere
For the Los Angeles premiere of House of Wax, Hilton opted for a white chiffon gown paired with simple turquoise jewelry and makeup.
2005: At the Palais de Festivals in Cannes
Hilton sparkled in Cannes while sporting a sequined gold dress with a magnificent diamond choker and dangly earrings.
2005: House of Wax UK Premiere
Hilton poses on the red carpet during the House of Wax UK premiere alongside co-star Elisha Cuthbert, rocking a baby pink strapless gown with a sparkly necklace.
2005: MTV Video Music Awards
Hilton’s tie-dye dress and silver accessories at the 2005 MTV VMAs were a match made in red carpet heaven.
2006: Entourage Los Angeles Premiere
Hilton, dressed in a casual tan and burgundy getup, posed next to Kim Kardashian while attending the Los Angeles premiere of Entourage.
2006: MTV Video Music Awards
We can always count on Hilton for fun MTV VMAs red carpet looks. In 2006, she decided on a strapless white minidress with a wide black belt (so early-2000s) and black booties.
2007: Absolut VMAs Party
The star posed next to 50 Cent at his VMAs party, wearing a lacy black and pink dress with a crystal-adorned headband.
2008: Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans Premiere
Hilton channeled old Hollywood glamour while walking the red carpet for the Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans premiere with her then-boyfriend, Doug Reinhardt. She showed up in a shimmery off-white dress with a plunging neckline.
2011: Golden Globes Viewing and After Party
The chiffon top layer, the one-shoulder design, the belted waist, the flowy hem—what’s not to love about this head-turning look? Hilton whipped this out for the 68th Golden Globe Awards viewing and after-party red carpet.
2013: AmfAR’s 20th Annual Cinema Against AIDS Red Carpet
Hilton wore a sequined light pink gown with a feathered hem to attend AmfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS event in 2013.
2013: The Bling Ring Los Angeles Premiere
She opted for a pretty pink pleated dress with beige pumps for the Los Angeles premiere of The Bling Ring.
2014: BET Awards
The Hollywood icon was "sliving" at the 2014 BET Awards dressed in a sequined white cut-out gown styled with a pair of matching cat-eye sunglasses and chunky hoop earrings.
2017: 3rd Annual Holiday Beauty Awards
Hilton sparkled at the 2017 Holiday Beauty Awards in a fitted silver gown, matching mirrored heels, and diamond jewelry.
2018: Tribeca Film Festival
She looked oh-so-sleek at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival dressed in a long-sleeved silver gown paired with a black belt and black and gold color-blocked clutch.
2021: MTV Movie and TV Awards
Hilton landed on a sunny yellow number with a crystal-adorned belt and diamond necklace for the 2021 MTV Movie and TV Awards.
2022: 64th Annual Grammy Awards
The heiress looked like a million bucks at the 2022 Grammys wearing an Atelier Zuhra gown with a cape and matching fingerless gloves.
2023: Met Gala
Hilton deviated from her usual sparkly blush-tone red carpet outfits and donned an all-black Marc Jacobs look at the 2023 Met Gala, which had the theme "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty."
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