Gwyneth Paltrow’s pink Ralph Lauren gown at the 1999 Academy Awards
This iconic look was seen around the world when Gwyneth Paltrow stepped onto the red carpet at the 1999 Academy Awards wearing a stunning pink Ralph Lauren gown. The strapless, floor-length dress featured a corseted bodice and a full skirt with a dramatic train. The
Oscar-nominated actress Gwyneth Paltrow wore the pink dress—designed by Ralph Lauren—to the 71st Academy Awards on March 21, 1999, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. The dress received mixed reviews, and the style was compared to that of the actress Grace Kelly. The dress was widely copied after the event, and Paltrow was credited for bringing pink back into fashion. While wearing the dress, Paltrow won an Academy Award for Best Actress that night for her portrayal in Shakespeare in Love.