With the Oscars only a month away, Women Love Tech looks at the most dazzling red carpet dresses from over the years.
Every year celebrities work hard to out-do one another, crafting iconic looks with bold silhouettes and expensive bling to match.
This year, the team at Betway have used data available on Pinterest to reveal which Oscars looks stole the show and received the most saved pins.
Here are the most popular looks:
- Billy Porter (2112 pins)
- Scarlett Johansson (2001 pins)
- Jessica Chastain (1987 pins)
- Emma Stone (1865 pins)
- Lupita Nyong’o (1840 pins)
- Cate Blanchett (1787 pins)
- Florence Pugh (1698 pins)
- Zendaya (1650 pins)
- Natalie Portman (1532 pins)
- Regina King (1446)
Let’s take a closer look at some of the most iconic Oscars fashion moments, as approved by Pinterest users!
1. Billy Porter’s show-stopping black velvet gown (2112 pins)
Pins: 1004
Event: Oscars 2019
Designer: Christian Siriano
With over 2000 pins, American actor, singer and author Billy Porter stepped out with arguably the most iconic look in Oscars history. This black velvet Christian Siriano ball gown and matching tuxedo jacket back in 2019 remains the most popular Oscars look on Pinterest.
Not to be outdone by his own look, later that year, the star also made headlines with an incredible Gold sequinned bodysuit at the Met Gala.Â
2. Scarlett Johansson in stunning Oscar de la Renta dress (2001 pins)
Pins: 2001
Event: Oscars 2020
Designer: Oscar de la Renta
In second place, Black Widow star and actress Scarlett Johansson won audiences over with this figure hugging and perfectly draped Oscar de la Renta dress in 2020.
Johansson is known for being one of the best dressed, working with designers such as Givenchy, Dolce and Gabbana and Alaïa.
3. Jessica Chastain’s elegant Givenchy gown (1987 pins)
Pins: 1987
Event: Oscars 2015
Designer: Givenchy
Jessica Chastain wore this effortlessly chic and classic navy Givenchy dress to the Oscars back in 2015. This timeless look remains a hit with 1987 pins on Pinterest.
The star of Interstella and Dark Phoenix also wore a custom Armani gown to the Academy Awards back in 2013, further cementing her style icon status.
4. Emma Stone in beaded Ellie Saabe (1865 pins)
Pins: 1865
Event: Oscars 2015
Designer: Ellie Saabe
In what was a show stopping moment, actress and star of La La Land Emma Stone glided down the red carpet in this stunning beaded Ellie Saabe gown back in 2015, remaining popular with Pinterest users with over 1800 saved pins.
The star gave the 2021 Oscars a miss as she welcomed a new daughter with her partner Dave McCary the following month, we can’t wait to see what she steps out in this year.
5. Lupita Nyong’o dazzles in Prada (1840 pins)
Pins: 1840
Event: Oscars 2014
Designer: Prada
2014’s breakout star Lupita Nyong’o was ethereal in this plunging Prada gown. Nothing could have been more perfect for her first ever awards speech after she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 12 Years A Slave.
6. Cate Blanchett’s expensive ensemble (1787 pins)
Pins: 1787
Event: Oscars 2014
Designer: Armani Privé
Cate Blanchett never fails to deliver a chic style moment, which is exactly what this is! Her dress in 2014 designed by Armani Privé, dripping in Chopard jewellery which altogether cost $18 million. Wow.
Vogue listed her Oscars look as the most expensive ensemble of the night.
7. Florence Pugh in statement Louis Vuitton (1698 pins)
Pins: 1698
Event: Oscars 2020
Designer: Louis Vuitton
Something a bit of fun and youthful, Florence Pugh wore this ruffled Louis Vuitton ensemble for her very first Oscars in 2020.
The British actress has gone on to be a bit of a style icon for her generation, dressed in everything from Versace to Miu Miu.
8. Zendaya in stunning yellow Valentino dress (1650 pins)
Pins: 1650
Event: Oscars 2021
Designer: Valentino
Zendaya is an absolute vision in this gorgeous canary yellow Valentino gown, paired with $6 million worth of Bulgari jewels.
The Dune star also received the Fashion Icon Award at the CFDA Awards in 2021.
9. Natalie Portman wears sophisticated Dior Haute Couture (1532 pins)
Pins: 1532
Event: Oscars 2020
Designer: Armani Privé
Black Swan star Natalie Portman is a grecian goddess in this moody black and gold Dior Haute Couture cape in 2020. Never one to shy away from having an opinion and taking a stance, the cape was embroidered with the names of female directors who were snubbed of Oscars nominations that year.
10. Regina King’s wins Best Supporting Actress in Oscar de la Renta gown (1446)
Pins: 1446
Event: Oscars 2019
Designer: Oscar de la Renta
And finally, Regina King not only won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2019, but she also wore this Oscar de la Renta gown that spoke to the stature of her artistry as an actress…and the draping is also to die for.
