# Fashion Tragedies The Most Bizarre Looks from the Golden Globes Red Carpet By Bianca | Published 2009-01-13 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-globes-fashion References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/11/golden-globes-red-carpet_n_156986.html) A gargantuan proportion of what makes the Golden Globes exciting is made up of the [gowns, bags, jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag) and [hairstyles worn by attending celebrities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerastase1). There is no greater fashion pressure than for celebrities who walk the red carpet. Play it safe, and they’ll go unnoticed or be criticized for being bland… express too much personality, and their eccentric gowns will be destined to go down in history as a fashion disaster. This gallery shows a few of the 2009 Golden Globes fashions that probably won’t be inspiring [fashion trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign) this year. The gallery shows the 2009 Golden Globes gowns worn by Renee Zellweger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Angelina Jolie and Heidi Klum. Some were so tight their wearers were bursting out (Beyonce), others were granny-like (Marisa Tomei) while some had hair issues (Drew Barrymore). Men weren’t exempt from this list either: just look at Mickey Rourke. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Red Carpet Fashion Fails:** Opportunities for improved fashion choices on the red carpet - **Celebrity Style Pressure:** Opportunities for companies to provide fashion consultation services to celebrities - **Fashion Industry Critique:** Opportunities for fashion industry players to assess and improve fashion design and presentation at events like the Golden Globes ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Companies involved in fashion could analyze and learn from the fashion choices of celebrities at events like the Golden Globes - **Beauty and Styling Services:** Companies in this industry can provide styling services to celebrities to help them stand out while avoiding red carpet fashion fails - **Media and Entertainment:** Media companies can report on fashion trends and fashion failures on the red carpet ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Intricately Jeweled Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan-mary-bag.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Luggage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-gala.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Bespoke Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-the-fashion-awards-2025.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md)