Angelina Jolie made her debut on the red carpet at the Academy Awards in 1986 when she was just 10 years old, and since then, she has graced countless premieres, film festivals, and press conferences with her distinctive style. Jolie has always taken a unique approach to fashion, from the time she wore a vial containing her then-husband Billy Bob Thornton’s blood at a 2001 red carpet event to the iconic thigh-high slit black gown that went viral at the 2012 Oscars.

Throughout the ’90s and early 2000s, Jolie’s formal wear often featured designs by Versace, Marc Bouwer, and Randolph Duke. However, as her life and career have evolved, so has her approach to fashion, embracing a more thoughtful and sustainable philosophy in recent years.

“Enjoying your vintage pieces, if you have them, and rediscovering some vintage shops seems like part of the way forward,” Jolie said in a March 2021 cover interview with British Vogue. She added, “I don’t change things often, you know? That’s one of my things.” Jolie’s commitment to this ethos is also evident in how she frequently lends her daughters pieces from her own wardrobe, ensuring that her treasured items continue to be worn and appreciated.

In a move that reflects her evolving fashion philosophy, Jolie recently announced the launch of her own brand, Atelier Jolie, a purpose-driven label that will begin with a collaboration with Chloé. “I’m starting something new today – a collective where everyone can create… Atelier Jolie is a place for creative people to collaborate with a skilled and diverse family of expert tailors, pattern makers, and artisans from around the world,” Jolie shared on Instagram. “It stems from my appreciation and deep respect for the many tailors and makers I’ve worked with over the years, a desire to make use of the high-quality vintage material and deadstock material already available and also to be part of a movement to cultivate more self-expression.”

The inspiration behind this new venture? Jolie’s own iconic wardrobe, which has provided countless memorable fashion moments over the years. Here, we take a look back at some of the actor’s most unforgettable looks that have shaped her journey in the world of fashion.

Emmy Awards, 1998

Golden Globes, 1999

Oscars, 2000

Shrek 2 premiere, 2004

Oscars, 2004

Mr. & Mrs. Smith premiere, 2005 

Oscars, 2012

BAFTA’s, 2014

Oscars, 2014

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil premiere, 2019

Eternals premiere, 2021

Venice Film Festival red carpet 2024