50 of the Sparkliest Moments in Pop Culture History
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50 of the Sparkliest Moments in Pop Culture History
Diamonds are forever. They're also a girl's best friend―with crystals being a close second. We love all things sparkly and were dazzled by the flashy looks on the latest runways including the Swarovski encrusted Saint Laurent boots Rihanna quickly added to her closet. As a nod to National Splurge Day on Sunday, we've rounded up 50 of the best-and-blingiest fashion moments―from Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn to Paris Hilton, Beyonce, Kendall Jenner, and more.
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Marilyn Monroe
Pretty in pink while singing "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
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Audrey Hepburn
Playing Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's.
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Elvis Presley
"The King" performing in one of his signature, bejeweled costumes.
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Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty posed in a diamond tiara and jewels while visiting Copenhagen in 1957.
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Elizabeth Taylor
Renowned for her impressive jewelry collection, La Liz wore a crystal beaded dress and statement earrings for a dinner with then-husband Eddie Fisher in 1959.
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Anita Ekberg
The Swedish actress posing with Cartier baubles like grapes, in the 1960s.
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Sophia Loren
Embodying Italian opulence in 1970.
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Veruschka
The iconic model (who stars in Acne's new Resort look book) had her face covered in crystals to play the lead role in the 1972 film Salome.
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Elton John
In a rhinestone jacket and matching "Butterfly" jacket circa 1975.
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Michael Jackson
Touring with the Jackson 5 in 1981.
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Princess Diana
The late, beloved Princess of Wales wore a crystal beaded gown by Japanese designer Hachi to a Washington D.C. gala in 1985.
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Liberace
Proving sparkles are not just for women, legendary pianist Liberace is best remembered for his flashy costumes.
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Joan Collins
The actress' iconic Alexis Carrington character on Dynasty ushered in a new era of glitz and glamour during the 80s.
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Whitney Houston
Twinkling onstage during a performance in 1987.
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Slick Rick
The original rapper who made bling a status symbol in the hip hop community.
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Madonna
Sparkling in Harry Winston jewels and a bedazzled gown, with Michael Jackson, at the 1991 Academy Awards.
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Yves Saint Laurent
Tyra Banks dazzled at the late designer's Haute Couture show in 1992.
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Ivana Trump
The 45th President's ex-wife took a shimmering turn on Thierry Mugler's Spring 1992 runway.
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Isaac Mizrahi
Christy Turlington modeled a crystal crop top, pants, and earrings on the designer's Spring 1993 runway.
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Cindy Crawford
The supermodel donned a scarlet halter neck gown embellished with crystals, in 1993.
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Nicole Kidman
Sparkling at the Batman Forever premiere in 1995.
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Kate Winslet
Her character Rose Dawson in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic famously wore the "Heart of the Ocean" diamond and sapphire necklace.
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Alexander McQueen
A Swarovski mesh hood and structured skirt from the designer's Spring 1999 collection.
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Donatella Versace
In 1999, the designer hosted a "Diamonds Are Forever" show with De Beers in London.
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Britney Spears
Performing at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards in a sheer, nude costume accented with crystals.
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Paris Hilton
The original socialite celebrated her 21st birthday in 2002 wearing a crystal Julien Macdonald dress; Kendall Jenner imitated Hilton's look for her own 21st birthday this year.
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Yves Saint Laurent
Natalia Vodianova modeled a twinkling look designer by Tom Ford for the French fashion house in 2002.
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Charlize Theron
The actress scintillated in a beige bedazzled gown at the Oscars in 2004.
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Kylie Minogue
On stage for the opening night of her Showgirl Homecoming tour in 2005.
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Pharrell Williams
Rocking his Billionaire Boys Club bling in 2006.
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Jean Paul Gaultier
A bustier dripping in crystals, on the designer's Fall 2006 Haute Couture runway.
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Jennifer Connelly
In an emerald green Balmain beaded dress and strappy crystal sandals in 2009.
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Prada
A light-catching dress and matching shoes, on the designer's Spring 2010 runway.
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Eva Longoria
Twinkling in Naeem Khan at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.
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Lady Gaga
Wearing an over-the-top headpiece to a New Year's Eve party in 2011.
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Margiela
These Haute Couture crystal masks quickly became an editorial hit, with fans including Kanye West, who wore them throughout his Yeezus tour in 2013.
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Cara Delevingne
The model-actress donned a heap of diamonds for a premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013.
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Kate Moss
The supermodel wore a crystal studded Saint Laurent body stocking to a CR Fashion Book party in 2013.
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Givenchy
Pat McGrath created epic crystal face masks (that took 12 hours to apply) for the label's Spring 2014 show.
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Jennifer Lopez
Performing in Atelier Versace onstage in 2014.
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Lily Donaldson
Modeling lingerie featuring over 150,000 Swarovski crystals, on the 2014 Victoria's Secret runway.
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Rihanna
Starting the "naked dress" movement in a custom Adam Selman look, while accepting the 2014 CFDA Fashion Icon Award.
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Beyonce
Leaving little to the imagination in a sheer Givenchy dress at the 2015 Met Ball.
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Kim Kardashian
Kim K. wore a similarly sheer Roberto Cavalli dress to the Met Ball the same year.
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Jeremy Scott
Pairing tracksuits with all-out bling at his Fall 2017 runway show.
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Saint Laurent
Anthony Vaccarello's slouchy boots for Fall 2017 feature 3,000 crystals, cost $10,000, and already have a wait list.
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Rihanna
The style icon fueled the hype surrounding the aforementioned boots when she posted a picture of herself wearing them fresh off the runway.
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Gucci
A crystal mesh body stocking from the Fall 2017 runway show in March.
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Rihanna
Bad Gal RiRi wore the full Gucci look to Coachella this year.
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Kendall Jenner
The Insta-famous model's custom La Perla gown for this year's Met Ball featured over 85,000 Swarovski crystals.
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From Marilyn Monroe's diamonds to Rihanna's epic boots.