Marchesa is a red carpet favorite among celebrities. No major award show would be complete without at least one celebrity wearing one of the exquisite dresses. Georgina Chapman, one half of the designer duo, does a lot of PR work for Marchesa by wearing her designs only on every public event she attends.

Marchesa’s recent spring collection seems to be extremely popular with the rich and famous in Hollywood. See who’s been wearing Marchesa Spring 2009 below and vote for your favorite at the end of the post.

Kerry Washington

Miley Cyrus @ 2008 American Music Awards

Halle Berry

Jennifer Morrison

Vanessa Hudgens

Anne Hathaway

Jennifer Lopez

Thandie Newton

Reese Witherspoon

Eva Longoria

Dita von Teese

Miley Cyrus @ 2009 Golden Globes

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I never saw Reese Witherspoon as a Rodarte girl, but here she is wearing a futuristic silver and green mini dress from their Fall 2009 collection looking absolutely stunning at the Monsters vs. Aliens LA Premiere. Reese completed her look with grey Balenciaga peep-toe pumps which had a yellow heel.

I would love to see more looks like this one on Reese and I’m happy she finally stepped out of her comfort zone to bring a bit of an edge to her wardrobe. Let’s hope this Rodarte dress wasn’t just a quick side-trip.

Rodarte Fall 2009

Rodarte Fall 2009

It’s officially 2009. We waved 2008 good bye and welcomed a new year. Can you believe it’s already 2009? I feel like 2000 is just one or two years ago. Anyway, 2008 was a great year fashionwise. We had lots of beautiful gowns and many memorable red carpet moments. Everyone loves Top 10-lists so we are the last to disappoint you. Enjoy our 10 Best Gowns of 2008.

It was really hard to narrow down my initial selection of about 30 dresses and discard 2/3 of them, but it had to be done and now I’m quite proud of my choices. These are the best of the best. I surely may have missed out on a few dresses, but it’s simply impossible to catch up on every event. So please bear with me if you should feel I have forgotten a must on this list. Just drop me a note and let me know about it.

Expect more “Best of 2008“-lists to follow soon.

Cate Blanchett in Armani Privé

Queen Cate makes sure not to be missed out on this list of the “Best Gowns of 2008“. She was a vision in pale pink Armani Privé at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.

Everyone knows Cate loves Giorgio Armani and often wears his designs, but who are we to blame her when she looks so svelte in his clothes? She will always be my number one, fashionwise and as an actress. I ♥ you, Cate!

Camilla Belle in Armani Privé

Armani Privé Spring 2008

Camilla Belle was absolutely breathtaking in an aqua one-shoulder Armani Privé tiered silk gown.

Naomi Watts in Thierry Mugler

The 2008 Costume Institute Gala brought us some of the most beautiful and stunning gowns of the year, another one which was worn by Australian actress Naomi Watts.

Naomi wore a white pleated halterneck vintage dress by Thierry Mugler with the company’s logo – a star – at the waist, fire-red lips and wavy locks. She’s quite the glamorous Marilyn Monroe here, but oh how good she looked!

Bee Schaffer in Nina Ricci

Bee Schaffer, the daughter of editor-in-chief of American Vogue, Anna Wintour, wore one of the most amazing & most beautiful gowns I’ve ever seen. She attended the Costume Institute Gala in a strapless aubergine Nina Ricci gown.

I am still mesmerized at the mere sight of this beautiul fairy tale dress and do not tire of looking at it. The gorgeous amethyst colour, voluminous skirt and all the sparkling embroidery spiralling down the bodice. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! But it’s not all about the dress – Bee in it is pure perfection and so is her hair, make-up and accessories.

Olivia Wilde in Reem Acra

Olivia Wilde was an ethereal beauty at the 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards wearing a delicate pearl grey satin and chiffon Reem Acra gown with jewel-encrusted cap sleeves. Simply divine!

Mila Kunis in Matthew Williamson

Mila Kunis was yet another stunner wearing a shimmery Matthew Williamson draped gown with a plunge-neck and floral appliqué at the waist when she attended the Max Payne LA premiere back in October. She’s oozing laid-back sexiness from every angle. LOVE IT!

Amy Adams in Proenza Schouler

Amy Adams was beyond gorgeous in her green strapless Proenza Schouler gown at the Oscars 2008. Green on a redhead is a match made in heaven.

Zhang Ziyi in Armani Privé

Armani Privé Spring 2008

Zhang Ziyi was ruffled perfection in her blue strapless Armani Privé gown. Beautiful!

Reese Witherspoon in Marchesa

Marchesa Spring 2009

Reese Witherspoon brought some serious glamour to the 42nd CMA Awards wearing a dramatic black lace gown from Marchesa’s Spring 2009 collection. Reese was a feast for the eyes in her asymmetrical dress and the fire-red lips. She knows how to work the red carpet.

Sarah Jessica Parker in Nina Ricci

Nina Ricci Spring 2008

So obviously we can’t finish this list without having Sarah Jessica Parker on our mind. SJP strut the red carpet in a gorgeous strapless Nina Ricci Spring 2008 gown which had a sweetheart neckline and a metallic pleated taffeta overlay. Carrie Bradshaw would approve.

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Red Carpet Fashion Awards – Best Dressed 2008

Fashion Critic, the girl who runs celebrity fashion blog Red Carpet Fashion Awards also has a Top 10 list for 2008. We both agreed on Cate Blanchett and Camilla Belle looking divine in Armani Privé (didn’t surprise me as we both love Queen Cate & Armani Privé).

Apart from these two beautiful ladies, I most admired her for putting Carine Roitfeld in that red animal print Balmain Fall 2008 number on her list. I totally missed out on this one.

The dress I liked least on her list was Kate Bosworth’s silver Chanel Couture Spring 2008 dress. Though I generally love everything Kate wears, I really disliked this one. Maybe if the dress was longer and hadn’t this strange hemline, I would have loved it, but that way it just wasn’t my cup of tea.

Oh, her blog’s readers also have a Top 10 for “Best Dressed in 2008“. Go check it out!

Fabulousness – Best Dressed 2008

Chris who runs Fabulousness, also a great blog I frequently read to hook up on celebrity fashion, published her Top 25 red carpet appearances. We also have some choices in common (4 to be exact – Cate Blanchett, Camilla Belle, Olivia Wilde & Amy Adams).

The best dress she featured which I don’t have on my list is Diane Kruger in Valentino Spring 2007 Couture. Diane never fails to impress.

I least liked Michelle Williams in the purple tiered YSL dress on Chris’ list. While I admit that it is a beautiful dress, I do not agree that it deserves to be in the Top 25.

We want more… Best Dressed 2008

If you’re still hungry for some more 2008 red carpet coverage, here are some more “Best Dressed in 2008“-lists. Which gowns were your favorites? Write a comment and let us know.

• Best of 2008: Queen of the Red Carpet (FabSugar)
• 10 Best Dressed Stars of 2008 (PEOPLE)
• 2008: The Best Dressed List (MarieClaire UK)
• Top 20 Best Dressed Celebrities of 2008 (Film.com)
• 2008’s Best Dressed (SHOWBIZ)

Reese Witherspoon is one of my red carpet favorites as she is consistently looking beautiful on the red carpet while not even trying to. This time was no exception. Reese was a vision wearing Marchesa. The Hollywood actress left jaws open when she walked the red carpet in a black asymmetric Marchesa Spring 2009 gown with lace cut-out details on the bodice and a fanned train. The red lips gave the dress the needed dash of color and the exquisite jewelry multiplied with the gown’s elegance making Reese look svelte yet seductive at the same time.

Reese was the “Best Dressed” at the CMAs though I admit I considered Kellie Pickler in that gorgeous Zuhair Murad, too. But in the end the decision was clear as Reese has soooo much more class than Kelly (just look at her leather mini dress).

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Carrie Underwood who hosted the 42nd Country Music Awards wore a custom made yellow Roberto Cavalli halterneck gown with a plunging neckline. She completed her look by carrying a gold Nancy Gonzalez clutch.

I wasn’t a fan of either the dress, its color or anything else about Carrie’s arrival outfit. I wished she’d have worn her hair up and went without the necklace as her neckline looks extremely busy here. This is no more than prom queen quality.

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Kellie Pickler strutted the red carpet in a breathtaking ivory off-the-shoulder fishtail gown by Zuhair Murad from the Spring/Summer 2008 Collection. The curve-hugging dress gave the nominated singer a sexy hourglass silhouette à la Jessica Rabbit earning her an award for the “Sexiest CMA Nominee“. J’Adore ♥

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After having such a divine start in Zuhair Murad, Kellie Pickler later changed into THIS to perform onstage. Oh my God! It really hurts my eyes and aches my heart! How could she go from perfectly sexy to oh-no trashy within one hour? It’s like spitting on Haute Couture in favor of wearing some skimpy stripper clothes from some random sex shop. I’m still in shock and don’t know what to say about this horrible disaster.

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Taylor Swift was an ethereal beauty looking otherwordly delicate and graceful when she attended the 42nd Annual Country Music Awards 2008 in a silver crystal encrusted Kaufman Franco Summer/Spring 2008 column dress with a plunging neckline.

I love how she decided against wearing jewelry to allow the dress to shine. This is REAL class. Kellie Pickler, take note!

If it wasn’t for Reese Witherspoon’s stunning Marchesa gown, Taylor would’ve definitely deserved to be called “Best Dressed“. But she’s a close second.

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After being so incredibly beautiful in the glittery Kaufman Franco gown, Taylor Swift performed in an eggplant nightmare of an awful prom dress. I wonder if she’s suffering from the same disease as Kellie Pickler?

This outfit is another reason why I haven’t picked Taylor as “Best Dressed” as she is lacking consistency in her fashion choices. I guess she’s been dressed by up by a professional stylist for the CMA arrival and later changed into something she’s picked by herself.

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Nicole Kidman arrived to support hubby Keith Urban in a black fringed Jil Sander Spring 2009 cocktail dress.

I’ve come to know Nicole as a strong and confident woman who likes to experiment with fashion (remember her red Balenciaga bow dress at the Oscars 2007? Loooved it.) and often hits it just right with her red carpet choices. On this occasion however I was far from being impressed with the BBD (=Boring Black Dress) that is her dress. It lacks detail and passion though I have to admit Nicole still exudes grace and style whatever she is wearing.

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Jewel looked beautiful in a navy jersey Roberto Cavalli halterneck dress which she accessorized with matching gold jewelry and a to-die-for gold box clutch.

While the singer could’ve made more of an effort in the beauty department by glamming up hair & make-up, homegirl still manages to look lovely.

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Shania Twain chose to go for a flirty black strapless dress which can be easily forgotten. The only things standing out were the super cute Giuseppe Zanotti heels and the bold jewelry which she paired with a memorable silver clutch.

Shania looks good, but I can’t help feeling slightly bored by so much black and lack of details.

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Luckily, Shania made up for her BBD from the arrival by surprising the crowd on stage in a beautifully embellished Missoni column dress. For once, this wardrobe change was for the better!

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Miranda Lambert is on the necklace trend to pimp up her plain blue strapless satin dress. I like the color combination of the golden necklaces and the royal blue of the dress, but there are 3 things that bug me about her outfit: 1) the strapless dress seems to sit too low on Miranda’s chest, 2) satin is unforgiving when it comes to hiding little bulges (unflattering!) and 3) I can’t help but feeling reminded of Mr. T when I see all the gold necklaces.

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Jennifer Nettles was looking svelte in a black and white trim Temperley London goddess gown. She accessorized her look with a lovely silver box clutch.

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Reese Witherspoon – 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2007

Reese Witherspoon managed to stand out on the red carpet at the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards in January 2007. Reese wore a canary yellow strapless cocktail dress by designer Nina Ricci with gorgeous red Brian Atwood heels and Van Cleef & Arpels jewels.

Strapless Copycat Dress by Faviana
(eDressMe, $198)

• Shoes: rsvp “Cherrie” Red D’Orsay Pumps, $70
• Earrings: Juicy Couture “Princess” Cubic Zirconia Studs, $48
• Bracelet: Nadri Woven Pavé Wide Cuff Bracelet, $135