From Björk’s swan dress to Céline’s back-to-front tux: the most iconic Oscar red carpet looks

2026-03-13 - 13:12

Ridiculed, ‘memed’ and consigned to worst-dressed lists, seven standout Oscar outfits from over the years At the 2001 Oscars, Gladiator won best picture with Russell Crowe picking up best actor. But, if those facts might have faded to fodder for a pub quiz, the red carpet produced a moment of fashion legend – Björk wearing what is now known as ‘the swan dress’. Made by Macedonian designer Marjan Pejoski, the tutu skirt with the swan draped around the musician’s neck – and egg accessories – was panned. “It’s one of the dumbest things I’ve ever seen”, said TV fashion critic Steven Cojocaru. Continue reading...