The Oscars is one of the most star-studded and glamorous affairs in the haute couture calendar.
In February each year, movie stars and celebrities don the finest and most expensive designer attire to grace the red carpet at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, in order to celebrate great achievements in film.
The Academy Awards has been the backdrop of some truly unforgettable moments. Here are six of the best dresses in the history of the Oscars.
1. Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy, 1954
Timeless fashion icon Audrey Hepburn wore a white, demure Givenchy gown to the 1954 awards ceremony, winning the Best Actress award and cementing her place in Oscars history.
This gown marked the beginning of a lifelong union between the actress and Hubert de Givenchy, one he described as almost a marriage.
2. Farrah Fawcett in Stephen Burrows, 1978
The epitome of 70s glam, Farrah Fawcett chose a gold chainmail dress for the 1978 Oscars.
Such an elegant and stylish gown still looks fresh and sizzling today as it did in the 70s.
3. Goldie Hawn in Vera Wang, 1997
A firm fan favourite for over three decades, Goldie Hawn stood out from the crowd in an exquisitely designed Vera Wang dress for the 1997 Oscars.
4. Gwyneth Paltrow in Ralph Lauren, 1999
While many of us remember Gwyneth Paltrow’s emotional Best Actress award acceptance speech during the 1999 Oscars ceremony, her powder pink, elegant taffeta gown by Ralph Lauren proved truly unforgettable.
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5. Halle Berry in Elie Saab, 2002
For the 2002 Oscars, Halle Berry chose a breathtaking gown designed by Lebanese couturier Elie Saab.
Not only putting the Saab label on the map, the expertly designed gown with a deep red full skirt and intricate sheer detailed panel made the dress one of the most famous fashion moments at the Oscars.
6. Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace, 2012
There was never any doubt that actress Angelina Jolie could pull off a dramatic thigh-high split, and the Atelier Versace dress Jolie chose for the 2012 Oscars red carpet wowed the fashion crowd.
The custom-made dramatic, black strapless gown paired innovative design with classic elegance, and is one of the standout Oscar dresses.
