Red Carpet Royalty: Bazaar’s 17 Oscar Dress Moments That Defined Style

Bazaar editors highlight 17 Oscar red-carpet moments that became fashion milestones, from Halle Berry’s luminous 2002 Elie Saab gown to Rihanna’s 2023 custom Alaïa maternity dress, showing how these gowns often outshined the films in cultural impact. The list spans Cher’s 1986 Bob Mackie ensemble, Nicole Kidman’s 1997 Dior, and Chloe Zhao’s 2021 Hermès look with sneakers, illustrating how the Oscars have shaped red-carpet style across decades.