Dressing differently: Celebs rock outfits made of anything

Hollywood celebrities sometimes wore clothes made from really unusual materials on the red carpet or at fashion events a these outfits create big buzz and get lots of attention as the stars have worn outfits made from materials like latex, sand or even wallpaper and these bold fashion choices show how creative and daring some celebrities can be with their style.

Here is the list of celebrities who wore different style of dresses at high profile events.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga wore a dress made of raw meat to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards a the dress was designed by Franc Fernandez. It was a very unusual and attention grabbing outfit and the meat dress sparked a lot of discussion and debate about fashion, art and what it means to push boundaries in style. After the event the dress was preserved and later displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid wore a dress completely made of DHL packing tape to the Vetements show at Paris Fashion Week in September 2024 as the strapless mini dress was made of bright yellow and red DHL tape with matching heels and this bold and unusual outfit got a lot of attention and sparked conversations about creativity and the boundaries of fashion.

Tyla

Tyla wore a stunning form fitting Balmian gown made of sand to the 2024 Met Gala as the dress designed by Balmain's creative director Olivier Rousteing was inspired by the sands of time and fit the Garden of Time dress code for the event.

The dress made of three colors of sand and shimmering micro crystals, the gown transformed Tyla into a walking hourglass and the dress was so intricate and delicate that Tyla had to be carried up the Met Gala stairs.

Sam Smith

Sam Smith wore a dramatic custom all black latex jumpsuit designed by Harri to the 2023 Brit Awards as the outfit was a striking and bold choice for the red carpet event.

The latex jumpsuit got a lot of attention and was a memorable part of Sam's appearance at the award show.

Demi Moore

Demi Moore stunned at the 2024 Met Gala in a gorgeous gown made from vintage archival wallpaper designed by Harris Reed a the dress featured a black background with a pink and white floral pattern and had a striking heart shaped detail with spikes.

The floral design on Demi's dress represented Chloris a Greek nymph associated with plants and flowers. This fit well with the Met Gala's theme Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.

Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega stunned at the 2025 Met Gala in a custom Balmian dress made entirely of metallic rulers as the strapless gown designed by nod to the art of tailoring and craftsmanship fitting perfectly with the event's Tailored for You theme.

The dress featured hundreds of metallic rulers aligned vertically to create a bustier style shape as the Wednesday alum complemented the look with Old Hollywood inspired waves, a deep burgundy lip color and a striking choker necklace as her fans were shocked by the daring and unique outfit praising the actress' confidence and innovation on the red carpet.