As the culmination of awards season, Oscar marks the last chance for celebrities and their stylists to make an impression on the red carpet. Furthermore, nominated actor could use their costumes to bring out the character they played to the fullest, as a tribute to their already recognized role. Throughout history, these specific images of the Oscars have become iconic, whether it’s because they define a culturally relevant moment, marked with a victory and retrofitted with a golden statueor reinterpreted later by a young Hollywood star.
Jennifer Lawrence stumbling across the stage in a strapless Dior Couture evening gown to accept the best actress award for “Silver Linings Playbook” in 2013, with a delicate Chopard necklace slung across her back. The “outdated” jewelry itself started a trend when people photographed her crouching, with her train gliding gracefully down the stairs. Angelina Jolie made the most of the leg slit a year ago, highlighting the detail in her Versace black velvet dress from various angles. The current high thigh split is basically named after the star, with many fashion reporters calling the style “pulling an Angelina Jolie”. And in 2022, ZendayaThe cropped Valentino Haute Couture shirt and glittering sequin dress on the floor were a playful touch to the memorable ensemble. Sharon stone worn in 1988, when she pinned her husband’s Gap button to a satin design by Vera Wang.
Of course, the world famous fashion awards Academy Awards don’t stop there. From Gwyneth PaltrowRalph Lauren’s pink candy in 1999 to her ivory Tom Ford gown in 2012; from Lupita Nyong’o’s dark blue Prada number in 2014 to her Calvin Klein Collection pearl column cover in 2015; and from Janelle Monáe’s all-transparent Elie Saab design in 2017 to her glittering Ralph Lauren hood in 2020, let’s take a look back at the Oscar-deserving statements.
