Oscars fashion: A look back at iconic looks that broke the rules

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Thursday, 12 March 2026 04:41

By Bethany Minelle, arts and entertainment reporter

The Oscars celebrate the craft and creative excellence behind the best movies of the year – but the red carpet ahead of the ceremony is quite a different matter.

It's about one thing only: Fashion.

The world's most famous catwalk, it has the power to take a celebrity's style moment and elevate it into historical popular culture.

So, as we get ready for the 2026 Academy Awards on Sunday, we're celebrating the red-carpet risk-takers and most memorable Oscar looks over the years.

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