Reddit's Definitive List of the 10 Most Iconic Oscars Looks of All Time
Let's take a look at some of the most stunning gowns in the long history of the Academy Awards.
With the 2023 Academy Awards now behind us, fans on Reddit have decided to look back at some of the greatest dresses that stars have worn on the red carpet of Hollywood's biggest night out. As luxury gowns are created for each star specifically for the Oscars, it's hard to stand out from the crowd, but these stars (and their designers) managed to do just that, cementing their status as fashion icons.
Here are 10 iconic looks for the Oscars red carpet, according to Reddit:
Grace Kelly, 1955
The Hollywood icon has always wowed her fans with incredible dresses, but it was this ice-blue design by Edith Head that made her a true fashion legend.
Elizabeth Taylor, 1970
Taylor has never shied away from daring outfits for her frequent public appearances, and her iconic Edith Head gown, complete with a 69-carat Cartier diamond necklace, is still considered one of the greatest looks at the Oscars.
Nicole Kidman, 1997
Kidman's iconic yellow Christian Dior dress looked like it was designed specifically to complement the star's slender figure, and the end result was fantastic, blending classic vibes with the dress's vibrant personality.
Björk, 2001
The singer's truly iconic swan dress is still one of the most daring outfits ever to grace the Oscars red carpet, making both Bjork and designer Marjane Pejoski living legends.
Halle Berry, 2002
Berry's near-nude look was the biggest debacle in fashion history at the Academy Awards, paving the way for more revealing gowns in the future.
Hilary Swank, 2005
The Million Dollar Baby actress bare her back and stunned all the guests, making everyone remember her in an incredible Guy Laroche dress.
Lupita Nyong'o, 2014
Lupita's Disney princess style dress by Prada made the actress the real star of the evening, making all eyes focus only on her.
Emma Stone, 2015
Stone's decision to walk the red carpet in an elaborate chartreuse-colored Elie Saab gown is still one of the most beautiful ventures in Oscar history.
Cate Blanchett, 2016
The flower-sparkled Armani Privé gown helped Blanchett charm her colleagues and fans, proving once again that the actress is a fashion icon to be reckoned with.
Cara Delevingne, 2023
Delevingne's recent red dress perfectly frames her slender legs, reasserting the model as one of the biggest fashion connoisseurs among today's stars.