The Oscars' Retrospective

Pregnant Natalie Portman wearing Rodarte to collect her 'Best Actress in a leading role' award at the Oscars, February 27, 2011.

This Sunday sees the 85th Annual Academy Awards – that’s the Oscars to you and I. 

Last year Cate Blanchett wowed in Givenchy Couture, while Mila Kunis looked pretty in a lavender Elie Saab couture creation. Every year throws up an iconic look to better the last, and ahead of our Oscars coverage, we’ve put together the ultimate Oscars retrospective of looks you remember, and some you don’t. 

From a tearful Gwyneth in pink Ralph Lauren in ’99 (was it really that long ago?) to Audrey Hepburn picking up Best Actress for Roman Holiday in ’54 and that naughty duo Pam and Liz in 2001, take a journey back through the history of the Oscars’ red carpet...

Cate Blanchett wearing Givenchy Couture at the Oscars, February 27, 2011.

This Sunday sees the 85th Annual Academy Awards – that’s the Oscars to you and I. 

Last year Cate Blanchett wowed in Givenchy Couture, while Mila Kunis looked pretty in a lavender Elie Saab couture creation. Every year throws up an iconic look to better the last, and ahead of our Oscars coverage, we’ve put together the ultimate Oscars retrospective of looks you remember, and some you don’t. 

From a tearful Gwyneth in pink Ralph Lauren in ’99 (was it really that long ago?) to Audrey Hepburn picking up Best Actress for Roman Holiday in ’54 and that naughty duo Pam and Liz in 2001, take a journey back through the history of the Oscars’ red carpet...

Audrey Hepburn wins Best Actress for Roman Holiday at the Oscars, 1 January 1954

This Sunday sees the 85th Annual Academy Awards – that’s the Oscars to you and I. 

Last year Cate Blanchett wowed in Givenchy Couture, while Mila Kunis looked pretty in a lavender Elie Saab couture creation. Every year throws up an iconic look to better the last, and ahead of our Oscars coverage, we’ve put together the ultimate Oscars retrospective of looks you remember, and some you don’t. 

From a tearful Gwyneth in pink Ralph Lauren in ’99 (was it really that long ago?) to Audrey Hepburn picking up Best Actress for Roman Holiday in ’54 and that naughty duo Pam and Liz in 2001, take a journey back through the history of the Oscars’ red carpet...

Grace Kelly wins at the 1955 Oscars for Country Girl

This Sunday sees the 85th Annual Academy Awards – that’s the Oscars to you and I. 

Last year Cate Blanchett wowed in Givenchy Couture, while Mila Kunis looked pretty in a lavender Elie Saab couture creation. Every year throws up an iconic look to better the last, and ahead of our Oscars coverage, we’ve put together the ultimate Oscars retrospective of looks you remember, and some you don’t. 

From a tearful Gwyneth in pink Ralph Lauren in ’99 (was it really that long ago?) to Audrey Hepburn picking up Best Actress for Roman Holiday in ’54 and that naughty duo Pam and Liz in 2001, take a journey back through the history of the Oscars’ red carpet...

Gwyneth Paltrow, in pink Ralph Lauren wins the Oscar for Best Actress in 1999

This Sunday sees the 85th Annual Academy Awards – that’s the Oscars to you and I. 

Last year Cate Blanchett wowed in Givenchy Couture, while Mila Kunis looked pretty in a lavender Elie Saab couture creation. Every year throws up an iconic look to better the last, and ahead of our Oscars coverage, we’ve put together the ultimate Oscars retrospective of looks you remember, and some you don’t. 

From a tearful Gwyneth in pink Ralph Lauren in ’99 (was it really that long ago?) to Audrey Hepburn picking up Best Actress for Roman Holiday in ’54 and that naughty duo Pam and Liz in 2001, take a journey back through the history of the Oscars’ red carpet...

Michael Jackson & Madonna at the 63rd Annual Academy Awards, 25 March 1991

This Sunday sees the 85th Annual Academy Awards – that’s the Oscars to you and I. 

Last year Cate Blanchett wowed in Givenchy Couture, while Mila Kunis looked pretty in a lavender Elie Saab couture creation. Every year throws up an iconic look to better the last, and ahead of our Oscars coverage, we’ve put together the ultimate Oscars retrospective of looks you remember, and some you don’t. 

From a tearful Gwyneth in pink Ralph Lauren in ’99 (was it really that long ago?) to Audrey Hepburn picking up Best Actress for Roman Holiday in ’54 and that naughty duo Pam and Liz in 2001, take a journey back through the history of the Oscars’ red carpet...