Well the Oscars are done and dusted for another year. It was good to see some well deserved recognition for the Coen brothers and Tilda Swinton amongst others.
The Academy Awards are not only a big event for the movie world, they are one of fashion’s shining moments. The Oscars web site has some pages showing us what’s hot on the red carpet this year and in years gone by.
The Library also has some books on the Academy Awards and some focus on fashion and style in particular:
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Made for each other : fashion and the Academy Awards by Bronwyn Cosgrave
I think my favourite Oscar outfit is the one Cate Blanchett wore in 1999 – a John Galliano design featuring gauze, lace and gorgeously intricate floral embroidery on the back.
20 February 2009 at 12:26 pm
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