15 Most Iconic Red Carpet Dresses of All Time (3 of 6)

Barbra Streisand: 41st Academy Awards in 1969

Barbra Streisand was a sight to behold in her black sheer pantsuit by Scaasi at the 41st Academy Awards. It was at this awards show that she earned the Best Actress Award for “Funny Girl.”

Gwyneth Paltrow: 71st Academy Awards in 1999

Gwyneth Paltrow’s iconic pink Ralph Lauren gown from the 1999 Oscars remains a hot topic of discussion even decades later, dividing opinions among fashion enthusiasts and critics alike. The pale pink, princess-style dress, with its delicate spaghetti straps and voluminous tulle skirt, was a bold and unconventional choice for the time, standing out against the backdrop of more traditional red carpet looks. For some, it epitomizes timeless elegance and risk-taking in fashion, a perfect reflection of Gwyneth’s ethereal beauty and her moment of triumph as she won the Best Actress award for Shakespeare in Love.