Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicSome of the most monumental fashion moments in history didn't happen on the runway, but rather on Hollywood's biggest night—the Oscars.
It's the one awards show where viewers are just as interested in the winners as they are the red carpet fashion. While it's true that celebrities dress to the nines during awards season, there's just something special about the Oscars.
Fans will recall Hilary Swank's simple, yet striking blue Guy Laroche dress at the 2005 Oscars. She took home the Best Actress award for Million Dollar Baby but people couldn't stop talking about that open-back, silk jersey gown.
Notably, Halle Berry's Oscar win was unforgettable for many reasons. She was the first black woman to win the Best Actress award, which she won in 2002 for Monster's Ball. Aside from her historical win, her Oscar-winning dress instantly became iconic and it arguably put designer, Elie Saab, on the map.
In fact, if you type "Halle Berry Oscars" into Google, "Halle Berry Oscars dress" automatically populates.
That's the kind of power the Oscars have when it comes to fashion.
From Lady Gaga's effortlessly elegant white pantsuit-dress at the 2016 ceremony to Ava Gardner's silver sequins gown at the 32nd Annual Academy Awards, the star-studded event is full of glitz, glamour and more.
To see the best dresses to grace the Academy Awards red carpet, keep scrolling through our gallery.
The actress' Oscar win was unforgettable for many reasons. She was the first Black woman to win the Best Actress Award, which she won in 2002 for Monster's Ball. In addition to her historical win, her dress became iconic and put designer Elie Saab on the map.
Lupita always turns heads on the red carpet, but this custom baby blue Prada gown took the grand prize. This marked the first time she won the Best Supporting Actress award for her debut film 12 Years a Slave.
The Goop founder shut down the red carpet in 2012, wearing a swoon-worthy cape dress. And it's safe to say Tom Ford outdid himself with this look.
The silver screen siren of the Golden Age of Hollywood dazzled in an ostentatious sequins gown. As if that weren't glamorous enough, she accessorized with a large and lustrous tiara, white fur and gloves.
Perfectly pink! The Crazy Rich Asians star made a grand entrance with her bright and bold Valentino design.
For the ceremony, where she nabbed her first Oscar, Mother Monster arrived in a breathtaking Alexander McQueen gown that she paired with an estimated $30 million Tiffany's necklace.
The Euphoria star always turns heads on the red carpet but she pulled out all of the stops for the 2022 ceremony.
The actress, who took home the Best Actress award for Million Dollar Baby, stunned in a simple, yet striking Guy Laroche design that featured a plunging open-back.
The Watchmen actress knows how to make a statement with a simple but sophisticated look. Her 2019 style is all the proof you need.
One word: Glamourous. The legendary actress always knew how to drop jaws, and this design was no different.
Never one to stick to the basics, the Moonlight actress dropped jaws in an Elie Saab Haute Couture gown, which was adorned with intricate beading, lace set with feathers and an over-the-top tulle train.
Of her many appearances at the Oscars, Kate Hudson's 2014 look stands out from the rest, thanks in part to this caped and beaded Atelier Versace gown.
Diana Ross sizzled at the 54th Annual Academy Awards in a glittering red gown and lush white fur shawl.
The country singer turned heads in her bubblegum pink Giambattista Valli number at the 2019 event.
The Pose alum proved why he reigns supreme on the red carpet, wearing a larger-than-life Christian Siriano design.
The Oscar-winning actress stunned in this electrifying hot pink gown by Michael Kors. In addition to her bright dress, she accessorized with a matching flamingo pink clutch and statement jewelry pieces.
The actress always shuts down the red carpet, and this powerful red gown by Balenciaga was no different. The high-neck and sleeveless design made it an instant classic, but the dramatic bow and striking color took it to the next level.
The Roma actress brought a fashion fantasy to the red carpet with her dreamy and whimsical Rodarte design.
The actress wrapped herself in gold, wearing a dazzling strapless gown at the 2019 ceremony.
Chrissy Teigen channeled old-Hollywood glamour in this periwinkle Zuhair Murad gown.
For the 2015 affair, JLo made sure all eyes were on her as she stunned in this glitzy Elie Saab dress.
The Oscar-winning actress may have taken home the award in 2001 for Erin Brockovich but her satin vintage Valentino gown stole the show. The black and white number was from the brand's 1982 collection.
The A Star is Born actress looked effortlessly elegant in a white pantsuit dress by Brandon Maxwell.
Wearing a custom Atelier Versace design, the Guardians of the Galaxy actress stunned in a blush-colored, body-hugging gown.
To celebrate CODA's success, the actress wore a stunning gold dress from Dolce and Gabbana.
The Frida alum stunned on the Oscars red carpet in a vibrant ocean-blue Atelier Versace gown.
The Aussie actress exuded old-Hollywood glamour in her full-length, long-sleeve gown.
The Oscar winner graced the 2015 red carpet in a beautifully pearl-beaded gown by Calvin Klein.
Debbie Allen wowed the crowd with her performance at the 54th Annual Awards and her eye-catching lavender gown.
The actress made a rosy entrance with her blush-colored Atelier Versace gown, which featured a chiffon bodice with an organza tulle train.
Don't miss the star-studded awards show on Feb. 24. We have a feeling the red carpet is going to be just as remarkable as the event itself.