9 gorgeous dresses from the Oscars red carpet

Feb 18, 2015 01:00 pm

The Academy Awards are not just about the trophies.

For some, the pre-show red carpet is the main event, as actresses pull out all the stops with their gowns.

This year, the red carpet for the 87th Academy Awards will start bright and early at 6am (Singapore time) on HBO (StarHub TV Ch 601).

To prep yourself, here's a look back at some of the more memorable Oscars outfits over the years:

Julia Roberts in a vintage Valentino gown at the Oscars in 2001. This was the year she won Best Actress for her role in Erin Brockovich.

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Halle Berry in a stunning black Marchesa dress in 2009.

Photo: Reuters
Kate Winslet donned a beautiful one-shouldered scarlet gown designed by Ben de Lisi to the 2002 Oscars.

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Kate Hudson at the Oscars last year in a white Versace dress.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the 84th Academy Awards, both in stylish black outfits.

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Hilary Swank at the 83rd Academy Awards in a Gucci dress.

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Lupita Nyong'o in a stunning blue Prada gown at the 86th Academy Awards.

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Anne Hathaway at the 81st Academy Awards in a Giorgio Armani dress.

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Matthew McConaughey and wife Camilla Alves at 86th Academy Awards in a dashing white suit and a Gabriela Cadena dress respectively.

Photo: Camila Alves/Instagram