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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
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Katherine J. Igoe

RARE PHOTOS: The most extravagant red carpet gowns ever | Rare Historical Photos

Ornate gowns - lupita pearls.

The red carpet has seen some truly spectacular gowns. Indeed, there's a reason couture fashion designers see these creations as wearable pieces of art: They can take thousands of hours and tons of money to make. We have a wealth of luxurious gowns and outfits on this list, from wildly expensive dresses to pieces that broke boundaries for their construction to dresses that were made with extraordinarily luxe material. Some gowns were designed to complement millions of dollars' worth of jewelry. We also have gowns that were elevated by the wearer, making their worth even higher than it was before. Keep reading to discover the most extravagent red carpet gowns ever.

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