A CELEBRATION OF OSCAR FASHIONS
Jan 30
Talley Brings Glamour Back From Past Academy Awards®
Beverly Hills, CA — Vogue editor-at-large André Leon Talley curated “A Celebration of Oscar® Fashion” to a standing-room-only crowd attending the presentation of gowns worn by nominees, winners and presenters at the Academy Awards over the years.
“We searched high and low to find the best-of-the-best gowns worn over the years,” said Talley. “Of course, we wanted Cher’s infamous black Bob Mackie - that dress made history all on its own. And who could forget Charlize Theron in that shimmering gold Gucci that she wore when she won the Oscar for ‘Monster’?”
The retrospective was the idea of 79th Academy Awards producer Laura Ziskin, who asked Talley to curate the collection and announce the show. “I have vivid memories of the actresses first appearing in gowns,” said Ziskin. “In each of those moments, they were perfect. Those moments can’t be re-created, but these dresses are little pieces of history and we wanted to remind people of them.”
The invitation-only event showcased over 40 previously worn gowns and was attended by designers, current owners and, in some cases, the original wearers. To preserve some of the more delicate gowns, several were displayed on mannequins, including the Gold American Express gown worn by Lizzy Gardiner when she won the Academy Award® for Costume Design for her work on “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.”
The event represented a collection of gowns worn over the past few decades, including gowns worn by Cher, Annette Bening, Ingrid Bergman, Halle Berry, Cate Blanchett, Geena Davis, Edith Head, Angelina Jolie, Keira Knightley, Sophia Loren, Barbra Streisand, Elizabeth Taylor and Charlize Theron.
Celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend and makeup artist Paul Starr guided a team of artists to create the looks to expect on the red carpet this Awards season.
To complete the looks, the Oscar gowns were paired with contemporary jewels by Cartier, Martin Katz, Neil Lane, Fred Leighton, Van Cleef & Arpels and Harry Winston. Shoes and accessories were provided by Manolo Blahnik, Judith Leiber, Christian Louboutin, Prada, Roger Vivier and Stuart Weitzman.
Vogue West Coast editor Lisa Love and Vogue fashion editor Lawren Howell collaborated with Talley to create the show. Rabin Rodgers Inc., a creative and consulting lifestyle marketing firm specializing in event production, produced the show.
West Coast editor Lisa Love and fashion editor Lawren Howell collaborated with Talley to create the show. Rabin Rodgers Inc., a creative and consulting lifestyle marketing firm specializing in event production, produced the show.Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2006 will be presented on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®.
The Oscars® will be televised live by the ABC Television Network at 5 p.m. PST (8 p.m. EST), beginning with a half-hour red carpet arrivals segment, “The Road to the Oscars.”
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A CELEBRATION OF OSCAR FASHION DRESS LIST
1.ARNOLD SCAASI FOR BARBRA STREISAND
BELL BOTTOM TROUSER SUIT WITH IRIDESCENT SEQUINS WINNER: BEST ACTRESS FOR "FUNNY GIRL"
41 STANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN BAG: JUDITH LEIBER
JEWELRY: NEIL LANE
2.GUCCI FOR CHARLIZE THERON
JEWELED NUDE GOWN WITH SLIT UP FRONT WINNER: BEST ACTRESS FOR "MONSTER"
76TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: MANOLO BLAHNIK JEWELRY: FRED LEIGHTON
3.VINTAGE CHANEL COUTURE FOR KIRSTEN DUNST BLACK LACE DRESS
PRESENTER: BEST FILM EDITING
77TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: ROGER VIVIER JEWELRY: FRED LEIGHTON
4.RALPH LAUREN FOR GWYNETH PALTROW PALE PINK SILK TAFFETA DRESS
WINNER: BEST ACTRESS FOR "SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE" 71 STANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN EARRINGS: FRED LEIGHTON NECKLACE: VAN CLEEF & ARPEL5.VINTAGE VALENTINO FOR JULIA ROBERTS
BLACK VELVET DRESS WITH WHITE SATIN FANNING STRIPES OVER TULLE BACK WINNER: BEST ACTRESS FOR "ERIN BROCKOVICH" 73RD ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: STUART WEITZMAN
EARRINGS: CARTIER
BRACELETS: VAN CLEEF & ARPEL6.ELIE SAAB FOR HALLE BERRY
BURGUNDY SILK TAFFETA SKIRT WITH FULL LENGTH SIDE SLIT AND EMBROIDERED MESH TOP
WINNER: BEST ACTRESS FOR "MONSTER'S BALL" 74TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: STUART WEITZMAN JEWELRY: HARRY WINSTON
7.THEADORA VAN RUNKLE FOR FAYE DUNAWAY
BLACK SATIN BACKED CREPE DRESS TRIMMED WITH FLORAL APPLIQUE IN BLACK SILK
NOMINEE: BEST ACTRESS FOR "BONNIE AND CLYDE" 40TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: SERGIO ROSSI EARRINGS: MARTIN KATZ NECKLACE: FRED LEIGHTON
8.GIORGIO ARMANI FOR :JODIE FOSTER
BLACK AND WHITE BEADED LONG SLEEVE DRESS NOMINEE: BEST ACTRESS FOR "NELL"
67TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: STUART WEITZMAN EARRINGS: NEIL LANE
BAG: VBH
9.GUY LAROCHE FOR HILARY SWANK
LONG SLEEVED MIDNIGHT BLUE BACKLESS DRESS WINNER: BEST ACTRESS FOR "MILLION DOLLAR BABY"
77TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: PRADA
EARRINGS: FRED LEIGHTON CUFF: VAN CLEEF & ARPEL
1 O. VINTAGE VALENTINO FOR JENNIFER GARNER
BURNT ORANGE ONE SHOULDER CHIFFON AND SILK TAFFETA DRESS WITH TRAIN
PRESENTER: SCI-TECH AWARDS
76TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: STUART WEITZMAN JEWELRY: NEIL LANE
1 1 . GIORGIO ARMAN I PRIVE FOR ANNETTE BENING
BLACK JERSEY LONG-SLEEVED GOWN WITH A PORTRAIT NECKLINE
NOMINEE: BEST ACTRESS FOR "BEING JULIA" 77TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: STUART WEITZMAN BAG: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN JEWELRY: FRED LEIGHTON
1 2. CHRISTIAN LACROIX COUTURE FOR KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS
BLACK ORGANZA WRAP STYLE EVENING GOWN WITH TULLE BUSTLE
NOMINEE: BEST ACTRESS FOR "THE ENGLISH PATIENT" 69TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: MANOLO BLAHNIK BAG: JUDITH LEIBER EARRINGS: CARTIER BROOCH: FRED LEIGHTON
CAROLINA HERRERA FOR RENEE ZELLWEGER
PRINCESS RED GOWN WITH WHITE TULLE TRIM AND FANTAIL PRESENTER: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
77TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: ROGER VIVIER BAG: FIONA KOTUR JEWELRY: CARTIER
VALENTINO, ARMANI AND GAP FOR SHARON STONE
BLACK TAFFETA SKIRT, BLACK VELVET COAT, BLACK MOCK TURTLENECK, GARDENIA
NOMINEE: BEST ACTRESS FOR "CASINO" 68TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: MANOLO BLAHNIK RING: FRED LEIGHTON
1 5. ROLAND MOURET FOR SCARLETT JOHANSSON BLACK OFF THE SHOULDER FITTED GOWN PRESENTER: SCI-TECH AWARDS
77TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: MANOLO BLAHNIK JEWELRY: FRED LEIGHTON
16. JEAN LOUIS FOR MARLENE DIETRICH WORN BY JAMIE LEE
CURTIS
IVORY BEADED 40S CAP SLEEVE, NEHRU STYLE COLLARED KNEE LENGTH DRESS
PRESENTER: BEST SOUND EFFECTS EDITING 55TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: MANOLO BLAHNIK BAG: JUDITH LEIBER BROOCH: NEIL LANE EARRINGS: HARRY WINSTON
ARNOLD SCAASI FOR MITZI GAYNOR
STRAP-LESS NUDE TULLE DRESS EMBROIDERED WITH SEQUINED SHELL SHAPES AND RHINESTONE PATTERNED WORN UNDER FLOOR LENGTH NUDE TULLE CAPE WITH SATIN TRIM RIBBON TIE
PERFORMED NOMINATED SONG: "GEORGY GIRL"
FROM "GEORGY GIRL"
39TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: MANOLO BLAHNIK BAG: JUDITH LEIBER
JEWELRY: FRED LEIGHTON
EDITH HEAD FOR JANET LEIGH
HIGH COLLARED SLEEVELESS SILVER BEADED GOWN PRESENTER: BEST SCREENPLAY 32NDANNUALACADEMYAWARDS
SHOES: MANOLO BLAHNIK JEWELRY: NEIL LANE
BOB MACKIE FOR CHER
JET BLACK BEADED DESIGN OVER SHEER GOWN WINNER: BEST ACTRESS FOR "MOONSTRUCK"
60TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: MANOLO BLAHNIK JEWELRY: FRED LEIGHTON
CAROL CHANNING (DESIGNER UNKNOWN)
RHINESTONE ENCRUSTED FULL SLEEVE HIGH NECK SPARKLER AND HIGH SIDE SLIT
NOMINEE: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS FOR "THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE" 40TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: ROGER VIVIER JEWELRY: NEIL LANE
2 1 . EDITH HEAD OF HER OWN DESIGN
STRAPLESS, FULL-SKIRTED DRESS EMBROIDERED WITH RAFFIA IN CHAMPAGNE
NOMINEE: BEST COSTUME DESIGN FOR "THE BUCCANEER"
31 STANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: MANOLO BLAHNIK BAG:JPTOD'S
JEWELRY: NEIL LANE
EDITH HEAD FOR ELIZABETH TAYLOR
LAYERED VIOLET BLUE CHIFFON, BELTED DRESS WITH PLUNGING NECKLINE WITH RUFFLE AT SLIT OF SKIRT
PRESENTER: BEST PICTURE
42NDANNUALACADEMYAWARDS
SHOES: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
PRADA FOR UMA THURMAN
LAVENDER GOWN WITH OPALESCENT BEADS AND LAVENDER ORGANZA SHAWL
NOMINEE: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS FOR
"PULP FICTION" .
67TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: MANOLO BLAHNIK BAG: ROGER VIVIER
JEWELRY: FRED LEIGHTON
24, VERA WANG FOR KEIRA KNIGHTLEY ONE-SHOULDERED DEEP CLARET TAFFETA NOMINEE: BEST ACTRESS FOR "PRIDE & PREJUDICE" 78TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN NECKLACE: FRED LEIGHTON
VERA WANG FOR MICHELLE WILLIAMS
SAFFRON COLORED DRESS WITH PLEATED COLLAR, RUCHING AT SKIRT AND LONG TRAIN
NOMINEE: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS FOR "BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN" 78TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: MANOLO BLAHNIK
JEWELRY: FRED LEIGHTON
MARC JACOBS FOR SOFIA COPPOLA
AUBERGINE SILK SATIN GOWN WITH FLUTTER SLEEVES AND WAIST TIES
NOMINEE: BEST DIRECTING AND BEST PICTURE WINNER: BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY FOR
"LOST IN TRANSLATION"
76TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: MANOLO BLAHNIK BRACELET: FRED LEIGHTON
27. KARL LAGERFELD FOR CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE FOR JENNIFER
LOPEZ
ONE SHOULDERED GREY CHIFFON TOP OVER FULL SILK SKIRT PRESENTER: BEST ORIGINAL SONG
73RD ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: DOLCE VITA JEWELRY: MARTIN KATZ
JOHN GALLIANO FOR DIOR HAUTE COUTURE FOR CHARLIZE THERON
ICE WATER BLUE CUT RUFFLE TULLE GOWN PRESENTER: BEST ACTOR
77TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
SHOES: STUART WEITZMAN JEWELRY: FRED LEIGHTON
ON MANNEQUINS:
JOHN GALLIANO FOR DIOR HAUTE COUTURE FOR NICOLE KIDMAN* CHARTREUSE CHINOISERIE GOWN
PRESENTER: BEST FILM EDITING; INTRODUCED PERFORMANCE BY MICHAEL FLATLEY AND LORD OF THE DANCE
69TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
"DUPLICATE COURTESY OF DIOR HAUTE COUTURE ARCHIVE
JEAN DESSES FOR RENEE ZELLWEGER
CANARY YELLOW CHIFFON STRAPLESS GOWN PRESENTER: SCI-TECH AWARDS
73RD ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
VALENTINO COUTURE FOR CATE BLANCHETT
PALE YELLOW ONE-STRAPPED DRESS WITH A RED BELT WINNER: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS FOR
"THE AVIATOR"
77TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
GEENA DAVIS/BILL HARGATE FOR GEENA DAVIS
ICE-BLUE SATIN STRAPLESS GOWN WITH TULLE BUSTLE WINNER: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS FOR
"THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST"
61 STANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
ESCADA FOR KIM BASINGER
PALE GREEN SLEEVELESS SATIN DRESS WINNER: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS FOR
"L.A. CONFIDENTIAL"
70TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
LIZZY GARDINER GOLD AMEX DRESS FOR HERSELF GOLD AMEX DRESS
WINNER: BEST COSTUME DESIGN FOR
"THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA. QUEEN OF THE DESERT"
67TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
DONATELLA VERSACE FOR CATHERINE ZETA-JONES
RED MERMAID STYLE WITH SCALES DETAIL IN BUSTIER PRESENTER: BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
76TH ANNUALACADEMY AWARDS
VALENTINO FOR SOPHIA"LOREN
BLACK DRESS WITH WHITE LACE OVER RECIPIENT: HONORARY AWARD
63RD ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
MARC BOUWER FOR ANGELINA JOLIE
LONG IVORY SILK HALTER DRESS WITH IVORY SILK SHAWL PRESENTER: BEST ART DIRECTION
76TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
CHANEL FOR INGRID BERGMAN
FLORAL TWO-PIECE LONG-SLEEVED PARTY PAJAMA WINNER: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS FOR
"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"
47TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
Andre Leon Talley Editor at Large
Andre Leon Talley is Vogue's Editor at Large, regularly delivering a witty, pithy column called "Life with Andre," as well as taking charge of many special fashion and celebrity projects for the magazine. His career at Vogue began in 1983, when he was hired as Fashion News Director; he then served as Creative Director, from 1988 to 1995. After living in Paris for a few years, Andre returned to Vogue in 1998 to take on his current role.
Andre graduated from Brown University with a master's degree in French
Studies and then went on to work with Andy Warhol at Interview magazine. From there, he began to forge a career in the world of high style, working closely with some of the most celebrated names in fashion, the arts, and Hollywood ..
At the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, Andre's work with legendary style authority Diana Vreeland, his professed mentor, served to confirm his interest in fashion and its many cultural manifestations. Like Bennie Frances Davis, the grandmother who raised him, Mrs. Vreeland became one of the primary inspirations in Andre's life, and their relationship is richly detailed in his autobiography, ALT.: A Memoir (Villard, 2003). His latest book, ALT. 365+ (powerHouse, 2005), is his first art monograph. Andre's photographs-taken with numerous disposable cameras-and text chronicle 365 days of his life, and offer a privileged and rare inside look at the people and places he encounters in his work and travels.
Today, in addition to his work at Vogue, Andre is a member of the board of the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, where a lifetime-achievement award has been named for him. He is also the 2003 recipient of the CFDA' s Eugenia Sheppard Award for Excellence in Fashion Journalism. Andre is an active member of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church and is deeply involved in its many programs.
MARK TOWNSEND
CELEBRITY STYLIST for VA VOOM & BIOLAGE
Whether sleek, sophisticated or edgy, fashion and celebrity hairdresser Mark Townsend knows how to bring out the beauty in everyone.
"Even if the look isn't the edgiest thing in the world, I can always find a way to make it look pretty" - Mark Townsend
This confident attitude and keen attention to detail has rendered Mark Townsend as one of the most highly revered hair stylists in the business.
An army brat, Mark was born in Lakeland, Florida and grew up there. Directionless after high school, Mark took a year off to figure out what exactly he wanted to do. On recommendation from a friends and family, Mark entered cosmetology school and quickly found his calling. He supported himself through beauty school while assisting at a local hair salon that he eventually began working at after graduation.
After perfecting his skill at his hometown salon, Mark decided it was time to move on to bigger and better endeavors. His strong interest in the fashion world eventually drove him to New York City where he began assisting other hairdressers, including Oribe, Danilo and Sally Hershberger. This is how Mark became introduced to location work on photo shoots, runway shows, and production.
Trying his hand at film, Mark started with the film Julie Johnson, styling Courtney Love's hair, then later on in his film career he worked on larger productions including Vanilla Sky and Minority Report, films that launched his career into the higher end of hairsty ling.
From there it became easy for Mark to spread his wings and become more of a freelance artist, working on photo shoots, advertising and celebrities it's become a career that covers every aspect of the business. He has managed in his time to collect a loyal following of clients from photographers like Terry Richardson, Paul Jasmine, and Maciek Kobielski. Working with celebrities like Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Natalie Portman, Hilary Swank, Selma Blair, to models like Amber Valletta, Carolyn Murphy.
Most recently, Mark has partnered with Matrix hair care to serve as chief celebrity stylist for their Hollywood salon brands of choice, BIOLAGE and VA VOOM. Mark is currently based in Los Angeles and works regularly in New York. Of his chosen profession Mark concludes, "I never see myself tiring of this or ever getting jaded. I have ajob and I'm constantly learning something new all the time, it's always evolving and I love it."
Fashion Questions
MICHELLE WILLIAMS
How did this dress come into being? Was there an existing relationship between the designer and the actress?
No, but this was a very hands on process. There were many fittings and changes made a long the way. As she is based in New York, Michelle was involved with the entire process.
Did the actress come to this design house?
Yes she did come to the design house. Michelle came with her husband, Heath Ledger, and baby Matilda!
How was the color, the theme, selected?
Michelle loved the citrine color and chose it from the beginning of the design process. There were many different shades shown to her before the perfect one was selected for the dress.
Does the design house have an original sketch of this dress? If so, would it provide a scan for us to include in the show?
Were there any remarkable 'hardships' in the making of the dress or "last minute" changes to the dress that might be noteworthy?
It was very important to keep the dress looking light and romantic while having the foundation underneath the dress remain structured. A difficult combination. This one of a kind gown was created in one week!
KEIRA KNIGHTLY
How did this dress come into being?
Was there an existing relationship between the designer and the actress?
NO- Although Vera loves Keira's style and look.
Did the actress come to this design house?
No she did not come to the design house. This was all done via sketches, digital pictures and email.
How was the color, the theme,
Keira was very specific about girlie .. no bows and ruffles! was very important
what she wanted. Dramatic, sexy, nothing too Also she did not want pastels so the dark color
Does the design house have an original sketch of this dress?
If so, would it provide a scan for us to include in the show? Were there any remarkable 'hardships' in the making of the dress or "last minute" changes to the dress that might be noteworthy?
This all happened in a very short amount of time. After the first set of digital photos was sent things started to move quickly. When Keira tried it on, we immediately heard back that this was her favorite dress.
(C) MBN 2007 William Hoehne
The private runway show, curated by Andre Leon Talley of Vogue magazine, was designed to inspire this year's nominees and presenters to express their personal style and "create their own memorable moment" at the Oscars, said telecast producer Laura Ziskin.
Opening the show was designer Arnold Scaasi's sequined, bell-bottomed suit worn by Barbra Streisand to accept her best actress Oscar for 1968's "Funny Girl." Its see-through fabric still makes audiences nearly four decades later gasp.
Bob Mackie's art deco-inspired creation Cher wore in 1987 when named best actress for "Moonstruck" drew applause for pushing the envelope with its revealing glimpses of skin.
"Cher, I applaud you for your inventiveness, your daring," gushed Talley, who will co-host 2007's pre-Oscar fashion show.
Cher is "one of the most original Oscar red-carpet sweepstakes winners," Talley said, joking he had spent some time in choir with Cher, called her sheer, beaded Bob Mackie dress "bold but brilliant."
"Cher chic does not get any better than this," he said.
The oldest dress on display Tuesday dated back to 1942. Jamie Lee Curtis wore the ivory beaded confection, which originally belonged to Marlene Dietrich, to the Oscars in 1984.
Legendary Hollywood costumer Edith Head created three of the show's featured gowns: a silver beaded sheath worn by Janet Leigh in 1960, Taylor's 1970 stunner, and the eloquent embroidered, cream-colored strapless dress she wore herself to the 1959 Academy Awards, where she celebrated her 15th costume-design nomination.
Carol Channing's rhinestone-encrusted number from 1968, which Talley said weighs 50 pounds, and a champagne tulle dress designed by Arnold Scaasi (who created Streisand's news-making pantsuit) worn by Mitzi Gaynor in 1967.
Sharon Stone's T-shirt/designer skirt/velvet coat ensemble is "history at its best."
Stone plucked the items from her closet at the last minute after deciding she didn't like the dress she'd chosen, he said
Two of Renee Zellweger dresses were shown: the pastel yellow strapless column she wore in 2001, and the ruby-hued mermaid gown she wore in 2005.
Two gowns worn by Charlize Theron were also on the runway: the jeweled nude sheath she wore when she won best actress for "Monster" in 2004 and her ice blue tulle dress from the following year.
William Hoehne
