Memorable Men On The Red Carpet

Posted: 23/02/12

Jennifer Barton

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While the ladies tend to get most of the attention, the red carpet has been filled with its share of memorable men over the years.

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This includes the dapper-looking guys who have practically turned basic suit-wearing into an art form, and also the slightly out-there individuals who have used the red carpet to make a daring style statement.

We've gathered up our top male red carpet moments in our gallery below of memorable men on the red carpet. Get ready for the classic, the elegant and the just plain crazy.

Memorable men on the red carpet

Jon Bon Jovi
 We wish we knew what possessed Jon Bon Jovi to wear this crushed velvet monstrosity to the Oscars in 1991.
Tommy Lee
 For the 1999 MTV Video Awards, Tommy Lee rocked up in a trench coat, Converse, a beanie - and nothing else.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone
 South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone were the most memorable Oscar attendees of 2000, wearing copies of the famous Jennifer Lopez Versace dress and Gwyneth Paltrow Ralph Lauren number to the awards.
Justin Timberlake
 Justin committed the cardinal sin of dressing like then-gf Britney Spears in coordinated head-to-toe denim outfits at the 2001 American Music Awards.
David Beckham
 Remember the days when DB used to grace the red carpet in a chest-exposing shirt and a multitude of beaded necklaces? Unfortunately, we do.
Johnny Depp
 Not one for the traditional suit, Depp stirred things up on the Oscars red carpet in 2005 in this blue shawl-lapel jacket and spats, landing him on worst-dressed lists everywhere.
Heath Ledger
 The Brokeback Mountain couple's picture-perfect style ensured they were the most memorable duo of the 2006 Oscars.
George Clooney
 Clooney's speech at the 2006 Oscars (he won the Best Supporting Actor statue for his role in Syriana) is as witty and memorable as his flawless black tie tux look.
Jake Gyllenhaal
 Jake gave new meaning to the expression 'tall, dark and handsome' in his sharp suit at the 2006 Oscars.
Ashton Kutcher
 Kutcher's evolving red carpet style has seen him go from collegiate punk (trucker hats, plaid shirts) to dapper gentleman (three-piece suit, patent brogues).
Leonardo DiCaprio
 The Oscar nominee brought some old-world elegance to modern male dressing in this black tux at the Oscars in 2007.
Daniel Craig
 The actor brought James Bond style to life at the 2009 Oscars in this Tom Ford suit with elegant pocket square.
Phillip Seymour Hoffman
 Accessorizing a red carpet look with a beanie cap isn't a great idea. Ever.
Jon Hamm
 Jon Hamm proved he scrubs up just as well on the red carpet as his on-screen alter-ego, Don Draper, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2009.
Daniel Day-Lewis
 The non-conformist actor dressed to the nines at the world premiere of his new movie Nine (in 2009), wearing striped trousers and a decadent embroidered shirt.
Mickey Rourke
 The Wrestler star went unconventional in a white tux and black shirt for the Oscars in 2009.
Tom Ford
 At the Oscars in 2009, Ford looked every bit the dapper director in one of his own designs.
Sacha Baron Cohen
 The Bruno star unleashed his wild side when he came in character to the 2009 MTV Movie Awards.
Robert Downey Jr.
 The actor added a playful touch to his Lanvin suit with a baby blue bowtie and trainers on the red carpet for the Oscars in 2010.
Russell Brand
 Russell showed off more chest hair than any man ever should in this white suit in 2010.
Zac Efron
 We had a serious style crush on the young actor in this Calvin Klein suit at the Oscars in 2010.
Christian Bale
 Bale ditched the clean-shaven look when he arrived at the 2011 Oscars with a bushy beard and all-black Gucci suit. His non-trad Oscars appearance didn't stop him from picking up the Best Supporting Actor statue for his role in The Fighter.
Colin Firth
 The 2011 Best Actor winner at the Oscars looked the part of the perfect gentleman in his Tom Ford suit. He also played the part of the perfect gentleman - his outfit was made from ethically sourced fabric.
Jude Law
 Jude Law's memorable red carpet moments always feature plenty of statement accessories, like this bowler hat, pocket square and lace-up boots.
Jared Leto
 The 30 Seconds to Mars singer and actor (at right, with bandmates) made an interesting red carpet choice at the 2011 MTV European Music Awards when he donned a dress over his trousers.
Justin Bieber
 We can't say we Beliebed in Justin's 2011 Grammys look: an ill-fitting white tux and high-tops.
Ryan Gosling
 One of our favourite looks from 2011's sharpest male dresser: the star rocked this green Gucci suit for the The Ides of March premiere in Beverly Hills.
LL Cool J
 The rapper-turned-actor likes to add a funky touch to basic menswear on the red carpet. At the 2011 Emmys, he accessorized a tailored suit with a newsboy cap and bow tie.
Mark Ronson
 Mark Ronson believed in the brighter, the better when he opted for this neon pink head-to-toe look at the Versace for H&M launch party in New York.
Brad Pitt
 Brad Pitt caused quite the stir when he appeared on the red carpet with a walking stick in 2012. It wasn't a new style statement - he had a knee injury.
Ricky Gervais
 The comedian wore a bespoke red Ted Baker suit to host the Golden Globes in 2012 which which as acidic as his tongue.
Michael Jackson
 Michael made a memorable red carpet appearance at the Grammys in 1984, wearing a sequinned military jacket and his now-iconic spangly glove.