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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  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

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  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

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

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  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

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

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  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

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

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  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  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

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  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

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

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

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  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

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  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

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

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

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

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  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

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  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

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

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  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

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  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  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

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  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

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  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.