The Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscar is an awarding ceremony event for artistic and technical merit in the film industry. This prestigious award is, of course, attended by many reputable actors, actresses, and other parties involved in the film industry. It is also known that the red carpet event of The Academy Awards is the most-watched red carpet, along with the Met Gala that the attendees are always expected to walk down the prepared runway in their dramatic dress and tux. In honor of the grand upcoming event this month, let's roll back to some of the most memorable looks on Oscars red carpet of all time presented by these respected artists.
Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy for the 26th Academy Awards (1954)
 Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy for the 26th Academy Awards (1954)/ Foto: Bettmann |
Her arrival on the red carpet of Oscar managed to gain the attention of the media with her floral-patterned white dress with a tight belt that showed off her very slim waistline. Designed by her best friend, Hubert de Givenchy, the dress featured a bateau or boat neckline, which was considered unusual for an Oscar dress at that time. The 26th Oscar for The Academy Awards marked the first time for the public to see Givenchy's masterpiece, where she wore a belted white floral dress.
Cher in Bob Mackie for the 58th Academy Awards (1986)
 Cher in Bob Mackie for the 58th Academy Awards (1986)/ Foto: Julian Wasser |
Bob Mackie defended his design after receiving feedback from people who said Cher's dresses he designed weren't fashion with, "Of course, it's not fashion. It's a crazy getup for attention." The dress was alleged to be her revenge dress for getting snubbed at the Oscars that she didn't get nominated for starring in Peter Bogdanovich's film Mask, playing the mother of a disfigured teenager. She showed up in the 58th Academy Awards with a towering feathered headdress, midriff bare, both the top and bottom accentuated by triangular hems, like teeth chomping on her stomach.
Madonna in Bob Mackie for the 63rd Academy Awards (1991)
 Madonna in Bob Mackie for the 63rd Academy Awards (1991)/ Foto: Oscars |
Fresh from her Blond Ambition world tour, Madonna glammed in a look by Bob Mackie and blinged out in a reported US$20 million Harry Winston jewel suit. Madonna made history by channeling Marilyn Monroe at the 1991 63rd Academy Awards. With Michael Jackson in hand, she sparked rumors of a potential relationship with the King of Pop. Her dazzling dress helped her blow her solo performance of Dick Tracy's soundtrack "Sooner or Later" in a 50s posh way.
Halle Berry in Elie Saab for the 74th Academy Awards (2002)
 Halle Berry in Elie Saab for the 74th Academy Awards (2002)/ Foto: Shutterstock |
Called the net dress, Elie Saab's creation for Halle Berry's best Oscar dress was a counterpoint to Berry's fresh and good looks. The mesh embroidered top with deep-red floor-grazing gown was cited by Cosmopolitan as one of the Best Oscar dresses of all time. The dress showed Halle Berry's best parts, while the strategic embroidering left something to the imagination of the spectators with abundant material on the bottom half.
Angelina Jolie in Versace for 84th Academy Awards (2012)
 Angelina Jolie in Versace for 84th Academy Awards (2012)/ Foto: Jason Merritt |
Happened to become a significant moment in pop culture for having several internet memes regarding her "leg" posing, Jolie's black velvet gown by her frequent red-carpet dresser, Versace, the strapless piece obtained praises and amazement from media publications that her 84th Oscar's look is considered as one of the most memorable dresses in the whole fashion industry. With sculptural neckline ruffles, a bustle, a wraparound belt, and a super dramatic thigh-high slit, Jolie completed the look with Neil Lane simple jewelry, Jaime Mascaro clutch, and Salvatore Ferragamo platform heels.
Amy Adams in Oscar de la Renta for the 85th Academy Awards (2013)
 Amy Adams in Oscar de la Renta for the 85th Academy Awards (2013)/ Foto: Frazer Harrison |
The powder-blue shade of Amy Adams' dramatic princess-like dress by a Dominican designer Oscar de la Renta was the most sophisticated yet subtle nuance of color on the 85th Oscars red carpet. She successfully channeled her Enchanted character with the big fluffy dress that featured ruffles, tulle, and beads. The strapless baby blue dramatic gown was also completed with Mouawad jewelry as a cherry on top!
Cate Blanchett in Armani Privé for the 86th Academy Awards (2014)
 Cate Blanchett in Armani Privé for the 86th Academy Awards (2014)/ Foto: Vanity Fair |
Glammed in Armani Privé with all the beads and paillettes glittering from her neck to toe, Cate Blanchett managed to snatch her first-ever Best Actress on 86th Oscar's award. The nude-colored dress featured a long, flared tulle skirt, fully embroidered sequins, and light gold Swarovski crystal. With all the sparkle and glitter she was dwelled in, According to Vogue UK, her Armani dress was worth US$100,000, and her Chopard jewelry including earrings plus a diamond bracelet and ring-cost approximately US$18 million.
As the 2022 Academy Awards is approaching, whose dress do you expect to create a big headline this year?
