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By avi maxwel / in , , , /

Model and muse Cara Delevingne is a fearless beauty (after all, not everyone can pull off silver-painted “hair”). And it’s that unique sense of style and willingness to experiment that makes an icon wonder. Challenging conventional modes of dress, she’s equally willing to play with androgyny, creating looks that are both refreshing and inspiring, and embracing her femininity with glamorous silhouettes — she truly does it all.

Delevingne’s fluid approach to beauty and fashion means that she’s always reinventing herself — and keeping us guessing about what she’ll wear next. But for now, we’re looking back at her 24 most memorable looks to date.


Keep scrolling for Cara Delevingne’s best beauty and fashion moments.


March 12, 2023

At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Cara Delevingne wore an ethereal Del Core gown that left us breathless. From its sheer tulle fabric to its sultry off-the-shoulder design, this champagne confection deserves a toast.



March 12, 2023

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The actress brought the drama to the Oscars’ first-ever champagne carpet wearing a fiery Elie Saab Couture creation along with color-coordinated platform pumps and makeup.




February 26, 2023

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To complement her black Carolina Herrera jumpsuit at the SAG Awards, Delevingne opted for a classic beauty look: red lips, a natural flush, and soft smoky eyes — all framed by her signature brows, of course.



February 12, 2023

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The style icon played up her English rose heritage by showing up to the NFL Honors red carpet in a black leotard with a sheer floral overlay.




May 26, 2022

At the amfAR Gala Cannes 2022, Delevingne stunned in this black asymmetrical dress with a sky-high slit. Her rich berry lip and matching eye makeup created a sultry vibe — not to mention complemented her cool blue eyes.



May 24, 2022

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Opera gloves are having a moment, and the Planet Sex the host is clearly on board. We love how she modernized the classic accessory by choosing an edgy sheer version referring to her black cutout dress.




May 2, 2022

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At the Met Gala, the model interpreted the year’s theme (“Gilded Glamor”) with Goldfinger-inspired body paint, crystal-embellished eyes, and a red satin suit. The cane was the perfect accessory to strike a dandy-esque pose.



October 17, 2022

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Never underestimate the power of the LBD. At Cannes, the Only Murders in the Building the cast member chose to go short and sweet with a little black number featuring cutout details and a sweet heart neckline.



September 27, 2022

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During Paris Fashion Week — at the Cara Loves Karl Paris party, to be exact — hosted Cara celebrated her collaboration with the late designer in a twisted halter-neck blazer from the collection, which she enhanced with a classic red lip and copper hair.




January 24, 2022

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The Dior ambassador represented at the fashion house’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2022 show wearing an oversized and blinged-out statement jacket with chunky black loafers.




November 10, 2021

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Delevingne demonstrated the versatility of a black blazer by wearing it as a shirt to the CFDA Awards. To soften her look, she reached for monochrome pink makeup.




September 13, 2021

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On fashion’s biggest night out, the style star made a statement — both fashion and literal — wearing a white Dior fencing vest reading “Peg the Patriarchy” in red.




October 2, 2020

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Delevingne took the glam-rock aesthetic to new heights when she debuted a platinum mullet paired with smoky eye makeup, voluminous lashes, and a mauve lip for Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show in LA. Black velvet pants and a lace top rounded out the look.




February 23, 2020

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The fashion week darling attended the Boss show in Milan decked out in lavender with a white tee and pointed boots. Her sleek, high ponytail — without a hair out of place, we might add — kept with the brand’s polished aesthetic.



February 5, 2020

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the Life in a Year the co-star showed up to the Dior show in Paris wearing this sheer black mesh dress with embroidered details. While she didn’t walk the runway, the loose cape sleeves and skirt bags for movement — including a twirl.




January 17, 2020

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At the Dior Homme Menswear show, the LGBTQ+ icon wore an androgynous look featuring side-slicked hair and a gray suit over a sheer black bralette.



October 13, 2019

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To complement her Guy Laroche denim jumpsuit, the It girl donned white eyeshadow — with a subtle cat eye for interest — at the Girl Up #GirlHero Awards in Beverly Hills. Not only does white eyeliner help brighten eyes, but it can even make you appear more awake.



September 10, 2019

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Her simple high ponytail doesn’t take away from the Suicide Squad actress’s New York Fashion Week makeup: full brow, a glittery smoky eye, and nude lips. It’s glamorous grunge done right.



August 28, 2019

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the Carnival Row actress attended its London premiere in Balmain black and white geometric print separates. To add a pop of color, she opted for sunset orange eyeshadow.



August 21, 2019

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At the LA premiere of Carnival Row, Delevingne stepped out with a frosted pink lip, a swipe of blush, and shimmery purple and orange shadow (with matching hair ribbons, to boot). To replicate her two-toned eye makeup, try something like it Huda Beauty’s Color Block Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette ($32).



May 6, 2019

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On the first Monday in May, Cara Delevingne was Rainbow Brite IRL wearing this colorful Dior jumpsuit accessorized with platform pumps, a walking stick, and an eccentric headpiece (to say the least) by artist Machine Dazzle to celebrate camp.




February 26, 2019

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Attending the Christian Dior show during Paris Fashion Week, Delevingne exuded romance — with a hint of retro — thanks to her pink pleated dress and frozen-inspired braids.



May 7, 2018

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The Met Ball vet attended the “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination” red carpet in a Dior gown and headpiece that resembled a confessional. To lend some color to this look, she went with a deep berry lip, gold highlighter and purple hair.



May 1, 2017

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Delevingne pulled out all the stops for the 2017 Met Gala, dazzling spectators with her sartorial splendor. Her Chanel pantsuit and painted silver did make for one of the most unforgettable moments in red carpet history.