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Helena Bonham Carter: Why I Break All the Fashion Rules

01/26/2011 at 02:30 PM ET

Helena Bonham Carter on Her Golden Globes Dress and Shoes
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The King’s Speech star — and Oscar nominee for Best Supporting Actress — Helena Bonham Carter is the first to admit she’s made a few fashion mistakes on the red carpet but that’s not stopping her from dressing up in non-traditional styles. “Sometimes I get it right and I sometimes I get it wrong,” Bonham Carter, 44, tells PEOPLE. “But fashion is all about having fun. I think fashion has been hijacked by the fashion industry creating rules on what one should wear and I feel like breaking the mold and seeing that the world won’t crumble.” Known for her eclectic fashion choices, Bonham Carter raised a few eyebrows by attending the Golden Globe Awards wearing one red and one green shoe simply because she wanted to. “Why not wear mismatching shoes? Who says we can’t? I was just having fun,” says Bonham Carter. “For me, fashion is all about fantasy and putting unlikely things together. That’s what I love. I genuinely love dressing up.” One person Bonham Carter praises is Lady Gaga for her daring fashion choices. “I love the way she dresses. She’s like a work of art,” she says. “Anybody who is inventive, different or has fun like her, I love and admire. I’m amazed that she’s able to stand up in some of those shoes she wears.” When asked what it’s like to be compared to the “Bad Romance” singer, Bonham Carter demurs, saying “I feel honored to be compared to her but I would probably be called Lady Haha. She’s fantastic.” So what can we expect on the red carpet at the Kodak Theatre come Feb. 27? “Maybe I will wear the exact same [Vivienne Westwood] dress I wore at the Golden Globes but with matching shoes,” she says with a big laugh. “Or put the shoes on my head!” – Paul Chi

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KC on January 27th, 2011

….and HOORAY, for once it is not a “Facebook Only” comment thread!

Nicole on January 27th, 2011

You people putting Helena down can all just suck it, cause even if you don’t like her looks she is still getting work. She still makes tons of money and she is still with Tim Burton who makes tons of money too. She doesn’t need your approval to live her life. Kudos to her. If putting her down makes you feel better about yourselves, go ahead and say what you want. But she doesn’t care, therefor neither should you.

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Linda on January 27th, 2011

Bravo Helena!!!! I love that she dresses for HERSELF! She is right. The stuffy idiots who, after the award shows have their own show ripping apart the guests, and naming THEIR favorites? As in Lock Jaw Joan? Give me a break! Fashion is supposed to be fun! Go on, wear white after Labor day, wear black, or red to a wedding, wear bright yellow to a funeral to celelbrate the persons joy! Go on and wear mismatched shoes, different make up on each eye! Live for Goodness sake! have fun! I celebrate her choices! She should not be judged, as no one should. Bravo Helena! Not to mention she is an amazing actress!!!!

Halley on January 27th, 2011

I love her! She’s an extraordinarily talented actress, and a beautiful woman. She has it exactly right, why does everyone have to follow rules. Why not have a good time? She’s not dressing immodestly, and it doesnt hurt anyone, so I say go for it!

Brooke on January 27th, 2011

It’s a red carpet event; not a UN summit. I actually look forward to her on a red carpet, just because she is a lot more interesting than other celebrities. She has a sense of humor about herself, and it’s not like everyone doesn’t know she’s a beautiful, albeit eccentric, woman.

Momma Bear on January 27th, 2011

Fashion quirkiness is fine. But why not wear clothing that at least flatters you? It’s like she could care less about her appearance. If you are nominated for an award, the very least you could do is dress appropriately for the event that is honoring you. Blech!

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JP on January 27th, 2011

She should be an example to everyone!! Individuality, people!! Break the mold. Everyone is different. Embrace it!

Livy on January 27th, 2011

LOVE her carefree attitude!!!

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