How Cara Delevingne and Other Celebs Are Using Red Carpet Fashion to Make Political Statements

These days, stars let their accessories do the talking. Whether it’s supporting Planned Parenthood, GLAAD, or the ACLU, politically-savvy celebrities are turning the spotlight on themselves on the red carpet onto causes near and dear to them with hats, purses, pins, and more.

“As a person with a platform, no matter what size it is, it’s important to share your views,” Lola Kirke told Yahoo Style at the Golden Globes, sporting a pin slamming Paul Ryan.

Naomi Watts’s stylist Jeanann Williams says it’s stylish and smart to use your attire to push a cause or group that matters to you. “We’re in some pretty scary times right now and change is needed, so everyone should raise their voice and be heard whichever way they can get the word out. So I say wear that ribbon — it couldn’t be any more in fashion.”

Click through above for some of the most powerful statements from Cara Delevingne, Emma Stone, Lena Dunham, and more.

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