The 65 Most Iconic Red Carpet Looks from the Oscars
The benchmark for red-carpet fashion has always been and will forever be the Academy Awards.
The most significant night in Hollywood has showcased numerous groundbreaking, memorable dresses. That’s why we’ve compiled the definitive guide to the finest Oscars looks of all time ahead of the 2026 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre.
In 2022, Zendaya stunned in a Valentino crop top and mermaid skirt.
Rewinding back to 1953, Audrey Hepburn famously won the Best Actress award in the same ivory lace Givenchy gown she wore in Roman Holiday, the film she was nominated for. (When a dress steals the scene in a film, it’s certainly worth revisiting for a real-life red-carpet moment.)
From Gwyneth Paltrow’s pink taffeta Ralph Lauren creation in 1999 to Halle Berry’s sheer Elie Saab masterpiece in 2002, explore the most iconic Academy Awards looks ever to grace the red carpet below.
