(3 of 8) Most-Memorable Oscar Moments Awards upsets and extraordinary acceptance speeches come and go, but images of what was worn on the red carpet last a lifetime. We've collected the most awe-inspiring and jaw-dropping fashions of Oscars past. From a bubblegum ball gown to a seriously surprising swan, these are the looks that will forever define awards-show style. Gwyneth Paltrow Even if she hadn’t won Best Actress at the 1999 awards, Paltrow’s ballet-slipper pink Ralph Lauren gown would still have been a showstopper.