The best red carpet looks of 2018(1/15)

Chinese actress Ni Ni on the red carpet for the 2018 Marie Claire Style China Artistry Party in Beijing, China, Dec 17, 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Whether it's for a red-carpet event or for a press meet, our female celebrities know how to put on a show. Increasingly the most exciting part of the entertainment industry’s awards season is to be seen on the red carpet. While it may seem that today’s celebrities are wearing more and more outrageous outfits, the red carpet has a long history of featuring over-the-top but memorable looks. Check out this list of our favorite celebrity red-carpet dresses throughout the year.

Actress Li Bingbing on the red carpet for the 2018 Vogue Film ceremony in Shanghai, China, June 15, 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Actress Yang Ying on the red carpet for the 2018 Vogue Film ceremony in Shanghai, China, June 15, 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Actress Shu Qi on the red carpet of 2018 Bvlgari New Wild Jewelry Show in Beijing, Nov 8, 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Actress Yang Mi on the red carpet for the 2018 Cosmo Beauty Awards Ceremony in Shanghai, China, Nov 28, 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Actress Dilraba Dilmurat on the red carpet for the 2018 China Golden Eagle TV Art Festival on Oct 15,2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Actress Zhong Chuxi at the red carpet during the 75th Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on August 31, 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Actress Yao Chen at the red carpet for the 3rd International Film Festival and Awards Macao 2018 on Dec 8. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Actress Zhao Liying arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the movie The Monkey King 3 in Beijing, China, Feb 4, 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Actress Tong Liya at the red carpet for the 2018 Cosmo Beauty Awards Ceremony in Shanghai, China, Nov 28, 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Actress Karen Mok on the red carpet for the opening ceremony of 2018 Beijing International Film Festival on April 15. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Actress Zhou Dongyu at the red carpet for the 15th Esquire Men At His Best (MAHB) Award 2018 in Beijing, China, Dec 4, 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Actress Zhou Xun at the red carpet for the Chanel Metiers d`Art show Pre-Fall 2019 on Dec 4, New York. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Actress Tang Yan at the red carpet for the "ELLE China 30th Anniversary" event in Shanghai, China, Sept 6, 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Actress Jing Tian at the red carpet for the 2018 Marie Claire Style China Artistry Party in Beijing, China, Dec 17, 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]