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Over the Years: The Academy Awards best-dressed list of all times
The red carpet is back!
After a two-month delay for the pandemic, the 93rd Oscars are finally here. The ceremony will be held at both Los Angeles Union Station and the Dolby Theatre. In keeping with Covid-19 protocols, this year’s ceremony will be only attended by the nominees, their guests, and presenters.
As we get ready to enjoy the red carpet and live broadcasting, let’s take a look at some of the best dressed actresses of all times. Enjoy!!
Grace Kelly (1955)
Legendary American costume designer Edith Head designed a sumptuous celadon green satin dress when she won an Oscar for “The Country Girl”
Audrey Hepburn (1975)
A memorable look created by her best friend and legendary French couturier Hubert from Givenchy with embroidered top, bared midriff, long skirt and beautiful bow detail just playful sophistication.
Cher (1986)
Maximalism at it’s best! Cher presented the award for Best Supporting Actor and she dressed for the occasion stealing the show in a Bob Mackie design all embroidered in jet black , jewel encrusted and revealing her incredible midriff complemented by a massive headpiece, a look to remember!
Hillary Swank (2005)
Very risqué in a midnight blue fluid silk jersey backless long gown by Parisian label Guy Laroche, just the most daring statement on the red carpet, one to be forever so remembered.
-Nicole Kidman (2007)
Stunning in cherry red Balenciaga long dress with a large bow on the neck so modern that could be perfectly worn today.
Angelina Jolie (2009)
Perfection at it’s best, Angelina chose a perfect black strapless long draped fluid gown custom designed by Lebanese designer Elie Saab styled flawlessly and the accessories were massive earrings and cocktail ring made of Colombian emeralds just eye dropping!
Penélope Cruz (2007)
Wearing a majestic and very romantic dress by Atelier Versace full-on red carpet glamour in an intricately elaborate feathered ball gown in the most exquisite blush tone.
Gwyneth Paltrow (2012)
Wearing an immaculate optic white silk crêpe long gown with cape and asymmetrical neckline, a real show stopper minimalist yet elegant by American designer Tom Ford.
Jennifer Lawrence (2013)
So feminine and romantic in a Dior Haute Couture blush pink strapless long dress with massive skirt that made her fall on the stairs on the way to pick her award but she manage to do it with so much Grace that it did not matter, she looked glorious.
Lupita Nyong’o (2015)
A dress or work of art worth $ 150,000 embroidered with 6,000 pearls custom made by Calvin Klein which was stolen after the awards and returned afterwards an homage to the sea that made the actress look like a mermaid.
Viola Davis (2017)
In a shocking tangerine liquid gown Viola wore a custom made Armani Privé long dress so elegant and chic, a silhouette just perfectly designed to receive her award for best actress that year.
Jennifer Lopez (2019)
Looking like a statue in a mirror studded fourreau dress by American designer and president of the CFDA Tom Ford, one of the most incredible looks on the red carpet ever.
Natalie Portman (2020)
Dressing for the Oscars has endured an evolution. Nowadays it is not about looking fabulous but also delivering a strong message as in Natalie Portman’s case when wearing a Dior Haute Couture dress designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri making not only a fashion statement but also raising her voice for Feminism, empowering women all over the world with the embroidered names of snubbed female directors, a clear statement where fashion and feminism share common principles. That is the purpose of the new Oscars red Carpet.
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