The 54 best red carpet looks of 2020: From Priyanka Chopra and Cate Blanchett to Kylie Jenner and Charlize Theron

Premieres and parties may be far and few between, but the first few months of the year still delivered plenty of glitz and glamour

Natalie Portman, in Dior, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Janelle Monae, in Ralph Lauren, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA

Rooney Mara, in Givenchy, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA

Zoe Kravitz, in Saint Laurent, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA

Ariana Grande, in Giambattista Valli, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA

Scarlett Johansson, in Armani Prive, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA

Kylie Jenner, in Ralph & Russo, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Vanessa Kirby, in Valentino, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 5, 2020. EPA

Kerry Washington, in Zuhair Murad, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Renee Zellweger, in Dior, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA

Caitriona Balfe, in The Vampire's Wife, at the Vanity Fair and Lancome Women in Hollywood Celebration at Soho House in Hollywood, California, on February 6, 2020. EPA

Charlize Theron, in Dior, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA

Zoey Deutch, in Fendi, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA

Renee Zellweger, in Prada, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA

Chrissy Teigen, in Yanina Couture, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA

Lizzo, in Atelier Versace, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA

Florence Pugh, in Prada, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA

Anne Hathaway, in Atelier Versace, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA

Beanie Feldstein, in Miu Miu, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Sandra Oh, in Cong Tri, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Tracee Ellis Ross, in Zuhair Murad, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Elle Fanning, in Armani Prive, at the 70th annual Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, on February 26, 2020. EPA

Gia Coppola, in Gucci, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 5, 2020. EPA

Cynthia Erivo, in Schiaparelli, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA

Jennifer Aniston, in Dior, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA

Zoey Deutch, in Oscar de la Renta, at the Producers Guild Awards in Hollywood, California, on January 18, 2020. EPA

Laura Dern, in Emilia Wickstead, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA

Hildur Gudnadottir, in a fringed gown, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA

Priyanka Chopra, in Cristina Ottaviano, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA

Taylor Swift, in Etro, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA

Jodie Turner-Smith, in Gucci, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA

Eiza Gonzalez, in Galvan, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Lucy Boynton, in Miu Miu, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Cynthia Erivo, in Versace, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Hailee Steinfeld, in Fendi, at the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, UK, on February 18, 2020. EPA

Liu Yifei, in Elie Saab, at the premiere of the 'Mulan' at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on March 9, 2020. EPA

Katherine Waterston, in Prada, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 6, 2020. EPA

Kate Beckinsale, in Georges Chakra, at the Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health in Monaco on September 24, 2020. EPA

Cate Blanchett, in Armani Prive, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 12, 2020. EPA

Jameela Jamil, in Georges Chakra, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA

Millie Bobby Brown, in Louis Vuitton, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA

Danai Gurira, in Mugler, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA

Helen Mirren, in Dior, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA

Mindy Kaling, in Dolce & Gabbana, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Brie Larson, in Celine, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Kaitlyn Dever, in Valentino, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA

Youssra, in Zuhair Murad, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Gwendoline Christie, in Dior, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA

Zendaya, in Tom Ford, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA

Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Hobeika, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA

Renee Zellweger, in Giorgio Armani, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA

Naomi Watts, in Armani Prive, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA

Dorra Zarrouk, in Rami Kadi, at the 42nd Cairo International Film Festival in Cairo, Egypt, on December 2, 2020. EPA

This year has been full of lots of things; baking banana bread, Zoom quizzes and hand sanitiser, for example.

One thing it's been lacking, however, is the usual lashing of glitz and glamour.

The global pandemic struck a blow to red carpets across the world, with traditionally A-list affairs either taking place virtually – such as the Emmys – or cancelled entirely – including the Met Gala – as the coronavirus took hold.

However, it hasn't been an entirely quiet year, with events such as the Oscars and Golden Globes taking place before restrictions were introduced around the globe.

While we may not have as many premieres and awards bashes to pluck breathtaking gowns from in 2020, stars including Jennifer Lopez, Scarlett Johansson, Priyanka Chopra and Janelle Monae gave us plenty of sartorial inspiration before lockdowns struck.

Bold, block colours in minimal silhouettes, ethereal creations emblazoned with shimmering sequins and avant-garde approaches to eveningwear all impressed throughout the year, with labels such as Versace, Dior and Valentino dressing many a celebrity.

Regional labels including Georges Chakra and Zuhair Murad also stole spots on numerous best-dressed lists, worn by the likes of Kerry Washington and Youssra.

Scroll through the gallery above to see our selection of the best dressed stars of 2020.