Nicole Kidman in Christian Dior by John Galliano, 1997
Step aside, Tom! Nicole's striking chartreuse satin number stole the show and earned her style icon status in the late '90s.
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The 20 Most Memorable Oscars Dresses Ever
We're at the tail end of a jam-packed awards season, with the grand finale—the Oscars, duh—just a few days away. We can't wait to see what our favorite nominees wear—Jennifer Lawrence will surely choose one of Raf Simons' finest designs for Dior, while we expect to see Anne Hathaway in a ravishing Valentino creation, or perhaps an avant-garde Givenchy.
With our pre-Academy Awards anticipation at a boiling point, we thought it a prime time to take a look back at some of the most memorable Oscars looks from years past. Click through to peep some gowns that made a major impact—for better or worse.
