Eurovision's 39 most outrageous and memorable fashion moments of all time

In a structured satin gown with a voluminous bubble hem, opera gloves, and kitten heels, German singer and film actress Margot Hielscher delivered pure 50s glamour. Think Dior's 'New Look' with an Alpine twist - timeless and divine.

Monaco's Eurovision entry was minimalist yet magnetic. Francoise Hardy's mod-perfect look at the 1963 competition was French girl chic personified. A plaid mini skirt, black cardigan, ballet flats and lash-skimming fringe made her the blueprint for the yé-yé generation.

Sandie rocked the stage in a glitzy babydoll pink mini, going barefoot, as Like A Puppet On A String became the first UK song to clinch the contest. Iconic.

Cliff Richard’s ruffled shirt and mod blazer combo at Eurovision 1968 was peak Swinging London energy. With flouncy cuffs that screamed Carnaby Street and a perfectly tailored double-breasted suit, Cliff brought boyish charm and a dose of British pop pomp.

Now this outfit makes us want to shout (PSA Gen Zs: Shout is one of, if not her most legendary, songs). A lover of miniskirts, she wore a flower adorned number with hot pink heels -- a look that the 2023 Barbiecore fans would have approved of.

Johnny Logan crooned his way into Eurovision legend - and did so in a graphic white tux that was 80s excess personified. The contrast black shirt, matching pocket square, and that impossibly slick collar were the fashion equivalent of a mic drop. Seated casually on a stool in white shoes, Logan’s look struck the perfect balance of heartthrob lounge act and Bond villain-in-training. No wonder he was crowned Mr. Eurovision - twice.

Olivia Newton-John stepped on the Eurovision stage four years before Grease was released. She channeled her character Sandy in a baby blue prairie dress with ruffled sleeves and a tiered hem. She competed in the same year Abba won.

Lena Valaitis wore the eternally cool sheer trend with a black and silver skirt and a tulle open half-skirt. She paired it with a low neck black top and semi-sheer tights. Chic.

The German classical singer stunned in gold A-line gown with ethereal tulle attached to her fingers that moved as she moved. 

The Australian singer performed in a dress that gave Zendaya's Met Gala Cinderella gown a run for its money. The tulle swayed back and forth, whilst she sang mid-air (attached to a pole) to perform  Zero Gravity.

Ok, we know this isn't a performance look. But Elena's arrival dress to the contest was spectacular. The stunning off the shoulder floral dress boasted ultra elegance, whilst the yellow shoes encapsulated dopamine dressing.

Kate Middleton made a surprise cameo at the 2023 Eurovision final, via a pre-recorded video, dressed in a cobalt blue Jenny Packham gown. with one-shouldered draping and chiffon that puddled like a royal cape, the Princess of Wales looked like a Grecian goddess moonlighting as a concert pianist. Filmed inside Windsor Castle's opulent Crimson Drawing Room, it was glamour, grace, and grandeur - raising the sartorial bar for the world famous song contest.

When Loreen lifted her crystal mic trophy in 2023, she looked every bit the cyber-siren. Her custom set was all neutral mesh, bondage-cut panels, and draped sleeves - barefoot and elemental. The look felt like a Y2K fever dream filtered through Scandi minimalism and dystopian futurism. It wasn’t just fashion - it was warrior goddess performance art.