TheAcademy Awards red carpethas come a long way since Princess Grace caused a sartorial scandal.
The annual ceremony offers both celebs and designers the opportunity to make fashion history and extra revenue.
After more than 90 years of glam moments, a few of the costliest looks might surprise you.
Read on for some of the most expensive fashion moments in Academy Awards red carpet history.
According toStyleCaster, the McQueen dress was estimated to cost about $40,000.
“You know, you don’t always get that opportunity.
But pair that dress withCharlize Theron, and you have an instant (and pricey) glam outfit.
That year,Therongave all the credit for her look to her team.
“I feel like I have nothing to do with it!”
she said on theOscars red carpetin 2013.
I sometimes just really feel like a princess!”
Adding to that princess moment?
Theron’s nearly $16 million in Harry Winston diamond jewelry.
The “Titanic” star’s daughter, Mia, helped her pick out a dress!
Her daughter’s advice?
In total, the dress was covered with about 6,000 pearls!
Crisis averted, though, as the dress was found soon after in a bathroom in the same hotel.
The event didn’t even adopt the tradition of a red carpet until 1961, according toTime.
Thevery first Oscars ceremonyin 1929, in fact, lasted only 15 minutes!
It was a real red carpet moment, according to producer and TV host Melissa Rivers.
(viaThe Hollywood Reporter).
“I don’t know if people will get it.
But if they don’t, well, maybe they should.”
In the years since, some have questioned the authenticity of the moment, something Lawrence refuted in 2020.
“They call my name and I’m elated and in shock.
You kind of black out.
Given Lawrence’s post-Oscar-winsuccesses, she’ll surely be invited back to the party.
