March 1995

Cat Power: At the height of her My So-Called Life career, Danes makes an appearance at the Writers Guild Awards in a leopard-print blouse.

March 1997

Blue Crush: Danes takes a sophisticated turn on the Oscars red carpet, stepping out in a Cerruti cashmere and silk ensemble designed by Narciso Rodriguez.

April 1998

Snow White: For the New York premiere of Les Miserables—she played Cosette—the Manhattan native opts for a sleekly elegant look, pairing a sequined column skirt with a knit top.

July 2002

My Fair Lady: At Paramount Pictures' 90th-Anniversary fete in L.A., Danes channels Old Hollywood glamour, pairing a Prada brocade pencil skirt with a violet blouse. Croc heels complete her ladylike look

April 2004

Pale Fire: For the Costume Institute’s Dangerous Liaisons opening party, Dane accentuates her petite dancer frame with a nude-color Alexander McQueen gown.

March 2005

Green Movement: Danes romances in a sea-foam-color gown by Marni’s Consuelo Castiglioni for the designer’s Beverly Hills store opening party.

June 2006

Black Beauty: Wearing a dramatic Ralph Lauren black gown, the actress makes a memorable entrance at an intimate Wimbledon Championship dinner held at the Spencer House in London, England.

June 2007

White Hot: Glowing in a bias-cut white dress by her friend Zac Posen, Danes cuts a fashionable figure as she arrives at The Late Show With David Letterman.

October 2007

Claire Danes looks wonderful in black at the Stardust premiere held at the Odeon Leicester Square in London.