These Are the Best Celebrity Chanel Outfits of the Past 15 Years

by Allyson Payer

Nothing makes a person stop in their tracks quite like a Chanel outfit does. There's nothing basic about them. A Chanel outfit is instantly recognizable, and unlike some designer brands at its level, its looks are wearable right off the runway. That explains why it has such a strong celebrity following. Many of the Chanel brand ambassadors and celebrity friends of the brand have been so for years. Chanel never loses its magic.

I thought it would be fun to reminisce a bit, so I sifted through dozens and dozens of Chanel outfits from the past decade and a half and found the most iconic ones. Sure, it's subjective and nearly impossible to narrow it down, but when you see these looks, I don't think you'll disagree.

Scroll on to see the 13 best Chanel outfits of the past decade and a half and shop pieces that give the Chanel aesthetic (since you can't buy real Chanel online).

Rihanna, 2014

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Rihanna's modern metallic-tweed look for its iconic supermarket runway show in 2014 included a matching belt bag and sneakers. Perfection.

Olivia Rodrigo, 2021

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Olivia Rodrigo visited the White House last fall in this vintage Chanel suit paired with sky-high platforms, and I may never forget it.

Dakota Johnson, 2015

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On the Golden Globes red carpet in 2015, Dakota Johnson wore the strapless dress by itself. She added the matching coat for the after-party, which magically made the already-exquisite look even better.

Margot Robbie, 2021

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Brand ambassador Margot Robbie's Chanel trousers and bodysuit provided a breath of fresh air on the red carpet.

Kate Bosworth, 2008

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Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage

Kate Bosworth wore this beautiful dress for the superhero-themed year at the Met Gala. Zoom in to see how intricate it is.

Jennifer Lopez, 2018

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Jennifer Lopez's flowy white jumpsuit is a '70s dream, and it's the most "J.Lo" Chanel look imaginable.

Lily-Rose Depp, 2020

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Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images for Chanel

Another brand ambassador, Lily-Rose Depp routinely brings her youthful spin to her Chanel looks. Case in point.

Julianne Moore, 2014

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Dominique Charriau/Le Film Francais/WireImage

Julianne Moore looks like an angel in this feathered Chanel gown.

Penelope Cruz, 2022

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Momodu Mansaray/WireImage

I very much wish for Penelope Cruz's pink minidress to be mine.

Diane Kruger, 2015

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Diane Kruger chose this look straight off the runway, but it almost looks like it was made for her. So good.

Tracee Ellis Ross, 2017

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John Shearer/WireImage

Tracee Ellis Ross's showstopping Chanel gown was surely at the top of every fashion person's best dressed list the night of the 2017 Emmys.

Margaret Qualley, 2022

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Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

Margaret Qualley's angelic look was a standout at the most recent Met Gala. It suited her to a T.

Kristen Stewart, 2022

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Kristen Stewart has worn dozens of Chanel looks over the years as a longtime ambassador for the brand. This one from last month's cruise show is actually one of my favorites. It's sophisticated yet cool. It suited her perfectly.