Diane Kruger: Take A Look At The Star’s Style Evolution

From rising star to red carpet pro

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by Emma Firth |
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Since her breakout role in 2004 epic Troy we've been fixated by Diane Kruger’s envelope-pushing and elegant fashion statements - whether she's rocking a risqué look at her latest film premiere or nailing a double denim ensemble while out and about in LA.

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But when it comes to the German model-turned-actress's personal style, Diane opts instead for an eclectic wardrobe approach rather than full-on California girl vibes a la Laguna Beach.

‘I’m probably more European in my thinking because of where I grew up: the 'less is more' philosophy,’ Diane admitted to The New York Times, regarding her simple beauty regime. Just check out her Instagram – packed full of (flawless) make-up free selfies if you don’t believe us.

And the same can be said for her effortlessly cool sartorial choices. We're still crushing hard over her bohemian days at Cannes Film Festival in 2005 just as much as we're still obsessed with that sheer Chanel two piece she wore to last year's Met Gala, with her former partner of 10-years Joshua Jackson.

No doubt having a base in Paris has rubbed off on her look - she’s a big fan of the beret (and yes, she completely gets away with this headgear without it looking a bit, um, naff).

To celebrate the model, Chanel muse and actress’s 40th birthday on the 15th July, we’ve charted Diane Kruger’s rise up the fashion charts...

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'Sparkles, more sparkles!'

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Wearing a suitably noughties gold satin dress for the 'Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century' Costume Institute benefit gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2004.

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Opting for a bridal-style gown for the Oscars in 2006.

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Working the SS16 off-shoulder trend way before it was in fashion (at the Cannes film festival) in 2005.

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This look is so 2003.

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Looking chic in a baby blue Chanel couture gown in 2005.

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Glittering in gold in 2008.

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Your three summer staples sorted a la Kruger: straw hat, bold clutch bag and a structured day-to-night crop top.

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Pretty in pink at the Tommy Hilfiger SS09/10 fashion show during NYFW.

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Grecian vibes at the 'Valentino: The Last Emperor' premiere in 2008.

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One of our fave mini-dresses ever, worn by Diane Kruger at the CFDA Fashion Awards in 2009.

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One of our all-time favourite red carpet looks from Miss Kruger, donning a mustard yellow dress by Jason Wu, a 1940s 'do and a slick of red lipstick. A winning combination.

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Opting for a Annie Hall look in 2009 on the red carpet for the 'Inglourious Basterds' film premiere in Australia.

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This sleek metallic maxi dress + tousled hair + red lipstick = 10/10.

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A fuchsia dream in Christian Lacroix at the 2010 Golden Globe awards.

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The star wore Dior to the Cannes film festival in 2012.

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Having an Angelina Jolie moment in a thigh-split outfit for the 'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2011.

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Parisian chic in a beret and 1950s style blue dress for Chanel's couture show in 2012.

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Attending the Valentino ball in 2013 in a beautiful blush toned dress.

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The beret's back once more for Chanel's SS13 haute couture show.

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Working the black co-ords with sunflower stilettos look at a film screening in 2014.

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A classic off-duty ensemble whilst out and about in New York.

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A colour-block pro last year at a star-studded fashion party in LA.

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Wearing a floor-length silver gown to the Golden Globe Awards in 2015.

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A Great Gatsby mood for the 'National Treasure' film premiere at in Madrid

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A masterclass in sheer dressing, yet again, from Diane Kruger.

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Making an impression in an embellished powder blue mini-dress at Cannes film festival in May.

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Diane made sure all eyes were on her, in a powdery blue halter neck dress by Prada.

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A sequin spectacle outside the Palace of Versailles in May 2015.

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An edgy red and black gown at the CFDA Fashion Awards in 2015.

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Diane Kruger attending the 'Charles James: Beyond Fashion' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2014.

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Diane Kruger wearing a Chanel Haute Couture two-piece embroidered ensemble and Judith Leiber clutch to the Met Gala in 2015.

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Wearing a delicate lace dress to Vanity Fair's Oscar Party in 2014.

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Sizzling in scarlet at Vanity Fair's Oscar party in 2015.

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A smoking blazer, fishnet tights and denim shorts have never looked so right.

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Wearing a cobalt blue gown to the God's Love WE Deliver Golden Heart Awards in 2015.

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An artsy choice from Diane Kruger

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A sheer delight, with her BF Joshua Jackson in 2015.

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A chic black evening jumpsuit for the BALMAIN X H&M launch in 2015.

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A print mash-up for the Women In Film benefit in 2015.

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