Ahead of Oscars, take a look at some of the most memorable red carpet dresses in recent history

The Academy Awards is one of the most watched red carpet events across the world. Along with celebration of great movies, it is also a night of extravagant fashion as stars light up the red carpet in designer and couture ensembles. This year, the 94th Academy Awards is scheduled to be held on March 27. and as we brace ourselves to be blown away by its red carpet fashion again, let's take a look at some of the most memorable Oscars red carpet dresses since 2000.

In picture, Jennifer Lawrence looking resplendent in Christian Dior at 2013 Oscars. (Photo: Dior/ Instagram)

Billy Porter in a Christian Siriano tuxedo gown in 2019. (Photo: Billy Porter/ Instagram)

Gwyneth Paltrow's all-white Tom Ford look at the 2012 Oscars was immaculate and beautifully uncluttered (Photo: trendsfb/ Instagram)

Not only did Björk wear a Marjan Pejoski swan dress to the 2001 Oscars but also left as many as six eggs on the red carpet! Now that's taking eccentric fashion to a whole new level! (Photo: theacademy/ Instagram)

Elsie Fisher's Thom Browne suit was beautifully androgynous and made for one of the comfortable red carpet 'fits we have seen of late. (Photo: Thom Browne/ Instagram)

Who can ever forget Natalie Portman's exquisite Dior creation that she wore with a matching cape at 2020 Oscars red carpet? Her gown was embroidered with the names of snubbed female directors, making a strong feminist fashion statement. (Photo: Dior/ Instagram)

Zendaya rarely has a misstep in her fashion choices, and her Oscars 2021 dress was no different. She was dressed in a bright yellow cutout gown by Valentino. (Photo: Zendaya/ Instagram)

What's better than couture that has pockets and is super roomy? Gemma Chan stunned in this bright pink gown by Valentino in 2019. (Photo: Gemma Chan/ Instagram)

Lupito Nyong'o looked beautifully elegant in a simple yet endlessly gracful pwder blue gown from Prada at the 2014 Oscars. (Photo: bestdressofalltime/ Instagram)

There's nothing wrong with Michelle Williams' Vera Wang outfit at the 2006 Oscars red carpet. It's immaculate, and so is her makeup. (Photo: justbecauseofitsbeauty/ Instagram)