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Kate Bosworth’s Stunning Style Evolution

The Blue Crush star has been a fashion icon since the early aughts.

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Girl-next-door actress Kate Bosworth became a Hollywood fixture after starring in the hit 2002 film Blue Crush. Since then, she’s acted in a long list of movies, including Superman Returns and 21, had some incredible Met Gala appearances, and even recently launched a clothing and swimwear collection in collaboration with Roxy. And she did it all while looking stylish.

Ahead, see some of Bosworth’s most star-making fashion moments through the years, from her chic two-piece sets and kitten heels of the early aughts to her designer red carpet ensembles. She has sported looks from design houses like Chanel, Missoni, Dolce & Gabbana, and plenty of others in between.

2000: WB Network All-Star Party

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Bosworth paired a sleeveless, partially sheer tank with leather pants and strappy sandals for a WB Network party. She kept her hair loose and looked fresh-faced in minimal makeup.

2001: K-Pax Los Angeles Premiere

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For the LA premiere of K-Pax, the actress wore a tan-hued ensemble consisting of a taupe turtleneck, textured miniskirt, and tall cognac-colored boots. Her parted straight hair and oversized brown leather purse tied the look together seamlessly.

2002: Eight-Legged Freaks World Premiere

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Bosworth opted for bright white for the Eight-Legged Freaks premiere in 2002. The outfit combined some of the most memorable trends of the early-aughts—a thin-strapped tank, a ruffled low-rise skirt, and leather strap sandals.

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2002: Blue Crush Premiere

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For the premiere of her breakout film Blue Crush, she made waves in a flowy pale-blue Roberto Cavalli dress with a dramatic center cut-out and a high neck. She styled the piece with bedazzled heeled sandals and drop earrings.

2002: The Rules of Attraction Premiere

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That same year, she rocked a sleek ivory one-button blazer with a satin collar and matching pleated pants. Her patterned chainlink bag popped against the pantsuit’s crisp white color palette.

2002: 8 Mile Premiere

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Bosworth attended the 8 Mile premiere in a silky, sultry look made up of a tied satin blouse with a plunging neckline.

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2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Premiere

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She rocked another tailored pantsuit at the The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers premiere. The ensemble had a simple yet timeless feel to it.

2003: MTV Movie Awards

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She flashed a smile in a vibrant printed Missoni handkerchief dress and simple heels at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards.

2003: Wonderland Premiere

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The screen star sported a feathery strapless Alberta Ferretti dress with pointed velvet heels for the Wonderland premiere. Her minimal accessories allowed the dress to really shine.

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2003: Wonderland Hollywood Premiere

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Her crochet eyelet minidress and strappy sandals created an effortlessly cool beachy look for the Wonderland Hollywood premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

2003: The Lili Claire Foundation’s 6th Annual Benefit

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Bosworth decided on a simple, sleek black two-piece set for a foundation event in the early 2000s. The look consisted of a cropped sleeveless top with a high neckline, a knee-length skirt, and demure kitten heels.

2004: Cannes Film Festival

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You can always expect amazing looks at the Cannes Film Festival, and Bosworth’s bright-red gown for the 2004 event was no exception. The actress styled a floor-length Dior dress with diamond hoop earrings for the festival’s premiere of Troy.

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2004: Toronto International Film Festival

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Bosworth switched things up at the Toronto International Film Festival when she arrived outfitted in a strapless ribboned-trimmed getup with broach-accented heels.

2004: Beyond the Sea New York City Premiere

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Bosworth wore a flapper-esque ensemble to the 2004 premiere of Beyond the Sea. The look featured a strapless black velvet dress rounded out with sheer tights, statement earrings, and layered pearl necklaces.

2005: The 20th Annual IFP Independent Spirit Awards

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She opted for an angelic look for the Spirit Awards, arriving in a flowy light-gray chiffon dress with a two-toned beaded bodice and waist. Her simple silvery sandals gave the ensemble an ethereal feel.

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2006: Lanvin Fashion Show

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She posed with the former creative director of Lanvin, Alber Elbaz, in a cut-out white dress and knee-length black overcoat. Her bright red heels gave the simple look a pop of vibrant color.

2006: Dolce & Gabbana Cannes Party

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She wore a floral-inspired look at the Dolce & Gabbana Cannes party in 2006. The outfit featured a spaghetti strap dress with sewn-on fabric rose petals and a velvet bodice. Her shiny patent leather heels matched the dress’s top. Beauty-wise, Bosworth opted for bright red lipstick and sleek parted hair.

2006: Superman Returns Los Angeles Premiere

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Bosworth was a vision in a semi-sheer white gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Superman Returns.

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2006: Luella Bartley Fashion Show

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She looked very stylish even while wearing a casual graphic tee and printed trousers.

2007: Thakoon Fashion Show

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For the 2007 Thakoon fashion show, Bosworth smiled sweetly in a silky fuchsia gown with a fun asymmetrical neckline and ruffled hem. Her gold and black shoes added a nice touch of contrast.

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