smallSince its inauguration in 1929, the Oscars have been eagerly watched by dedicated cinephiles, but over the years, it has also become one of the most anticipated events for fashion lovers.
Among Hollywood’s most glamorous stars walking the red carpet in front of millions of television viewers, the strongest candidates began to be scrutinized and battled for the most intense honor of the night. that of the well-dressed.
From Audrey Hepburn’s timeless take on formal wear in the ’50s to Nicole Kidman’s full-on glamor in the ’90s and today’s dazzling ensembles from Lupita Nyong’o and Emma Stone, the Academy Awards provide the perfect platform for A-listers. and designer brands to celebrate the symbiotic relationship between film and fashion.
The 95th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 12, heralding the end of awards season.
Ahead of this year’s ceremony, we’ve rounded up our Oscars outfits that have earned a special place in fashion history.
Audrey Hepburn, 1954
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To accept the award for Best Actress at the 1954 Academy Awards, Audrey Hepburn wore a white lace gown by Hubert de Givenchy. This was the first time she wore the designer off-screen and he remained her favorite designer throughout her life.
Grace Kelly, 1955
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Grace Kelly wore a pale blue dress by Edith Head to accept the Oscar for Best Actress The country girl in 1955. The star wore the rosebud hair accessory.
Liz Hurley, 1995
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One year after use that Versace dress with safety pin, Liz Hurley wore a similar show-stopping dress by the same designer.
Gwyneth Paltrow, 1999
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Not only did Gwyneth Paltrow cement her status as Best Actress Shakespeare in love in 1999, but she also gave us one of the most memorable gowns in Oscar fashion history designed by Ralph Lauren.
Nicole Kidman, 1997
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Attending the 1997 Oscars with Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman wore a custom Christian Dior Couture gown in chartreuse. The stunning dress was designed by newly appointed creative director John Galliano.
Julia Roberts, 2001
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Julia Roberts received the Oscar for Best Actress Erin Brockovich in 2001 wearing a monochrome Valentino dress.
Halle Berry, 2002
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In 2002, Halle Berry walked the Oscars red carpet wearing a translucent floral dress designed by Elie Saab. The actress became the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance The Dance of the Monsters.
Charlize Theron, 2004
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Charlize Theron accepted the award for best actress for Beast in 2004 wearing a shimmering gold Dior gown.
Cate Blanchett, 2005
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In 2005, Cate Blanchett received the award for Best Actress The Aviator wearing a pale yellow Valentino dress with a contrasting red belt.
Penelope Cruz, 2007
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Penelope Cruz wore a voluminous pink gown designed by Atelier Versace to the 2007 Academy Awards.
Amy Adams, 2008
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Amy Adams wore an emerald green dress by Proenza Schouler to the 2008 Oscars. The dress featured a corset bodice and fishtail skirt.
Jennifer Lawrence, 2013
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To collect her award for Best Actress in 2013, Jennifer Lawrence wore a pale pink Dior ballgown. The actor tripped over the dress as he took the stage.
Michelle Williams, 2006
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Michelle Williams wore a saffron Vera Wang to the ceremony in 2006. The actress attended with her then-boyfriend, the late Heath Ledger, who was nominated for his role in Brokeback Mountain.
Meryl Streep, 2012
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Meryl Streep wore a gilded Lanvin wrap dress in 2012 as she accepted the award for Best Actress for her role in The iron lady.
Angelina Jolie, 2012
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Wearing an Atelier Versace dress, Angelina Jolie’s red carpet pose created a ton of memes in 2012 thanks to her thigh-high slit.
Lupita Nyong’o, 2014
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While it’s hard to pick just one dress that embodies Lupita Nyong’o’s ascent to style icon, this custom Prada dress in ‘Nairobi blue’ honoring her Kenyan upbringing just tops the list. The actress wore the dress to accept the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress 12 years slave in 2014.
Keira Knightley, 2015
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Pregnant Keira Knightley dressed her baby bump in a dreamy Valentino gown for the 2015 Academy Awards.
Emma Stone, 2015
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La La Land Actress Emma Stone wore a beaded Elie Saab gown in soft shades of green, which perfectly complimented her porcelain skin and red hair.
Saoirse Ronan, 2018
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In 2018, Saoirse Ronan attended the Oscars wearing a pastel pink Calvin Klein by Appointment gown, which featured a dramatic bow and train.
Margot Robbie, 2018
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After being announced as Chanel’s newest ambassador, Margot Robbie wore a couture gown from the fashion house to walk the 2018 red carpet.