7 times celebrities embraced affordable looks, from Selena Gomez at the Golden Globes and Kate Middleton, to Lana Del Rey and even Louis Vuitton menswear creative director Pharrell Williams

Jan 22 , 2024

From Selena Gomez to Kate Middleton and Lana Del Rey, here are seven times celebrities have embraced low-cost styles. Photo: Getty, Reuters, AFP

Stranger Things actress Winona Ryder does not always favour designer dresses, and Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez just carried an inexpensive JW Pei handbag at the Golden Globes

Even royals like Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton can be fans of Zara, and Louis Vuitton fashionista Pharrell does not shy away from Adidas athleisure

Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez surprised us all when she arrived at the 81st Golden Globe Awards in a gorgeous red Giorgio Armani gown – paired with a US$130 handbag from Los Angeles-based accessories brand JW Pei.

Selena Gomez attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, in January. Photo: Reuters

This juxtaposition of an affordable accessory with a high-end gown grabbed everyone’s attention, but this isn’t the first time a celebrity has opted out of wearing head-to-toe designer on the red carpet.

Here are seven times celebrities proved that you can still serve looks without breaking the bank.

1. Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder in January 2014, in Los Angeles – the Stranger Things actress admitted she is not always a fan of designer dresses. Photo: Getty Images

Back in 2014, before second-hand shopping was trendy, Ryder unabashedly admitted to the UK’s Red magazine that she not only preferred vintage dresses to designer ones, but that she had worn US$10 pieces on the red carpet numerous times – even to the Oscars.

2. Kate Middleton

Prince William and Kate Middleton arriving for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, at the Odeon Leicester Square, London. Photo: Getty Images

It’s well known that Kate Middleton is a long-time fan of Zara. When she attended the UK premiere of the 2013 movie Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, the princess was seen wearing a US$25 necklace from the brand to complement her cream couture gown.