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Oscars fashion: Take a walk down memory lane via the red carpet!

Updated On Feb 28, 2016 10:16 AM IST
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The Academy Awards is undoubtedly one of the most glamorous events in history. Let’s take a look back at the most unforgettable Oscar gowns to ever hit the red carpet! (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 28, 2016 10:16 AM IST

The Academy Awards is undoubtedly one of the most glamorous events in history. Let’s take a look back at the most unforgettable Oscar gowns to ever hit the red carpet! (Pinterest)

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At the first ever Oscars, it was an iconic moment when waif-like Audrey Hepburn won the Best Actress trophy for her role in the 1953 film Roman Holiday. Her dress was designed by Hubert de Givenchy and the actress went on to become his muse. The delicate flowers adorning the fabric seemed to chime with her elfin features. The look was innocent, yet striking and sexy and won her hearts all over the fashion industry. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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At the first ever Oscars, it was an iconic moment when waif-like Audrey Hepburn won the Best Actress trophy for her role in the 1953 film Roman Holiday. Her dress was designed by Hubert de Givenchy and the actress went on to become his muse. The delicate flowers adorning the fabric seemed to chime with her elfin features. The look was innocent, yet striking and sexy and won her hearts all over the fashion industry. (Pinterest)

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In 1995, a year after wearing THAT safety-pinned Versace dress to the premiere of Four Weddings And A Funeral, Liz Hurley stepped out once again on the arm of Hugh Grant. This time she was wearing a slightly less out-there affair, a beautiful embellished gown (with the requisite plunging neckline still in place of course). (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In 1995, a year after wearing THAT safety-pinned Versace dress to the premiere of Four Weddings And A Funeral, Liz Hurley stepped out once again on the arm of Hugh Grant. This time she was wearing a slightly less out-there affair, a beautiful embellished gown (with the requisite plunging neckline still in place of course). (Pinterest)

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s girly pink Ralph Lauren gown in 1999 is one of the memorable gowns in Oscar fashion history. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s girly pink Ralph Lauren gown in 1999 is one of the memorable gowns in Oscar fashion history. (Pinterest)

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Despite a couple of her looks now seeming a little bit dated, Nicole Kidman has turned heads in an iconic dress at a number of Oscar ceremonies. The Grace of Monaco actress more than pulled off her bright-colored John Galliano for Christian Dior dress in 1997, accompanied by her then-husband, Tom Cruise. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Despite a couple of her looks now seeming a little bit dated, Nicole Kidman has turned heads in an iconic dress at a number of Oscar ceremonies. The Grace of Monaco actress more than pulled off her bright-colored John Galliano for Christian Dior dress in 1997, accompanied by her then-husband, Tom Cruise. (Pinterest)

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In 2000 she most certainly stole the show as she walked the red carpet with then-husband Tom Cruise. She positively shimmered in the clingy one-shouldered gold gown. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In 2000 she most certainly stole the show as she walked the red carpet with then-husband Tom Cruise. She positively shimmered in the clingy one-shouldered gold gown. (Pinterest)

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Julia Roberts brought back Old Hollywood glamour in this black-and-white Vintage Valentino dress in 2001. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Julia Roberts brought back Old Hollywood glamour in this black-and-white Vintage Valentino dress in 2001. (Pinterest)

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Halle Berry showed off her famous physique in this sexy sheer Elie Saab creation in 2002. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Halle Berry showed off her famous physique in this sexy sheer Elie Saab creation in 2002. (Pinterest)

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Yellow is clearly Renee Zellweger’s color! Here she is in a vintage Jean Desses design in 2001. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Yellow is clearly Renee Zellweger’s color! Here she is in a vintage Jean Desses design in 2001. (Pinterest)

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Talk about an incredible body. In 2004 Renee opted for a crisp white taffeta gown by Carolina Herrera. The style captured Old Hollywood essence and was paired with a $550,000 vintage Cartier diamond choker. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Talk about an incredible body. In 2004 Renee opted for a crisp white taffeta gown by Carolina Herrera. The style captured Old Hollywood essence and was paired with a $550,000 vintage Cartier diamond choker. (Pinterest)

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Angelina Jolie was hotter than ever in this plunging white silk Marc Bouwer gown in 2004. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Angelina Jolie was hotter than ever in this plunging white silk Marc Bouwer gown in 2004. (Pinterest)

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Michelle Williams was flawless in a canary yellow Vera Wang gown in 2006. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Michelle Williams was flawless in a canary yellow Vera Wang gown in 2006. (Pinterest)

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Penelope Cruz oozed confidence in her extravagant Atelier Versace dress in 2007. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Penelope Cruz oozed confidence in her extravagant Atelier Versace dress in 2007. (Pinterest)

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Only Marion Cotillard could pull off this unconventional fish scale Jean Paul Gaultier gown she wore in 2008. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Only Marion Cotillard could pull off this unconventional fish scale Jean Paul Gaultier gown she wore in 2008. (Pinterest)

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Fast-forward to 2009 and it’s Katherine Heigl’s turn to take the spotlight in Los Angeles. Combining two of the night’s key trends - asymmetric cuts and the colour red - she commanded attention for all the right reasons in an Escada column dress. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fast-forward to 2009 and it’s Katherine Heigl’s turn to take the spotlight in Los Angeles. Combining two of the night’s key trends - asymmetric cuts and the colour red - she commanded attention for all the right reasons in an Escada column dress. (Pinterest)

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Cameron Diaz has never looked better than in this dazzling nude Oscar de la Renta dress in 2010. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Cameron Diaz has never looked better than in this dazzling nude Oscar de la Renta dress in 2010. (Pinterest)

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Sandra Bullock shimmered in an unforgettable gold Marchesa gown in 2010. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sandra Bullock shimmered in an unforgettable gold Marchesa gown in 2010. (Pinterest)

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The Avatar actor Zoe Salanda took a chance in 2010 on this bold design straight off the Givenchy Couture runway and her risk totally paid off. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Avatar actor Zoe Salanda took a chance in 2010 on this bold design straight off the Givenchy Couture runway and her risk totally paid off. (Pinterest)

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Mila Kunis established herself as a red carpet force to reckon with in this pretty lavender Elie Saab gown in 2011. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mila Kunis established herself as a red carpet force to reckon with in this pretty lavender Elie Saab gown in 2011. (Pinterest)

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2013 saw Amy Adams get it very right in a feathered Oscar de la Renta design. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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2013 saw Amy Adams get it very right in a feathered Oscar de la Renta design. (Pinterest)

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And 2014 was Jennifer Lawrence’s time to shine. She picked a Dior floor-sweeper that was incredibly flattering to her trim hourglass curves. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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And 2014 was Jennifer Lawrence’s time to shine. She picked a Dior floor-sweeper that was incredibly flattering to her trim hourglass curves. (Pinterest)

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Kate Hudson’s Atelier Versace gown in 2014 was Old Hollywood glamour with a modern twist and all sexy! (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Kate Hudson’s Atelier Versace gown in 2014 was Old Hollywood glamour with a modern twist and all sexy! (Pinterest)

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Oh and Lupita Nyong’O! The 12 Years a Slave star hit it out of the park with her Cinderella-like Prada gown in 2014, also winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar that year for her work in the Steve McQueen-directed film. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Oh and Lupita Nyong’O! The 12 Years a Slave star hit it out of the park with her Cinderella-like Prada gown in 2014, also winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar that year for her work in the Steve McQueen-directed film. (Pinterest)

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