Looking back at some of the most iconic, unforgettable fashion moments.
IMAGE: Eighteen years ago, in 2001, amid a sea of custom designed gowns, Julia Roberts who received the award for Best Actress stood out in her vintage Valentino gown from 1982. The designer also went on to highlight the event as one of the landmarks of his career. Photograph: Jill Connelly/Reuters
IMAGE: In 2002, Halle Berry was making history for being the first African American woman to win an Oscar. And she picked the perfect outfit for the occasion. Designed by Ellie Saab, the dress was strategically revealing and made quite an impact on the red carpet and the stage. Photograph: Gary Hershorn/Reuters
IMAGE: Hillary Swank truly defined the tag 'Million Dollar Baby' when she turned up in this daring blue curve hugging backless dress in 2005. The Guy Laroche dress has since featured in several lists of best red carpet outfits till date. Photographs: Vince Bucci/Getty Images (left) and Carlo Allegri/Getty Images
IMAGE: In 2010, when the red carpet was still not so open to experimenting with colours, Zoe Saldana picked this purple Givenchy dress with a crystal embellished bodice. The tulle ruffled skirt had pom pom detailing and a thigh high cut adding to the drama. Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
IMAGE: In the year 2012, Hollywood’s hottest couple Angelie Jolie and Brad Pitt walked in together on the red carpet. But all eyes were on Ms Jolie, erm rather her right leg.
Jolie who wore a black Atelier Versace gown popped her toned left leg and struck a pose that went viral and inspired several others to try it.
But none have managed to even come close to that evening. Photograph: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
2014 was a good year for Lupita Nyongo. The actor who won an Oscar for her performance in 12 Years a Slave made sure all eyes were on her as she sashayed in this powder blue Prada gown. Photograph: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
IMAGE: The year 2015 had several stunning red carpet moments and this was one of them. Jennifer Lopez looked like a dream in this Ellie Saab tulle gown with bead and crystals as she walked down the red carpet carrying the mini train and flaunting that plunging neckline. Photograph: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
IMAGE: In 2015, Gigi Hadid went commando for the Oscars after party in a black Atelier Versace dress with cutout details and a daring slit. Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
IMAGE: Heads turned, jaws dropped and several people in the audience had their hearts racing as Irina Shayk made a dash on the red carpet blowing kisses in this black and mesh Atelier Versace dress.
Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
IMAGE: What an entry! In 2016, Emily Ratajkowski flaunted her toned frame in a black Steven Khalil backless dress with sheer floral embroidery detailing. Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images