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List of individual dresses

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The swan dress designed by Marjan Pejoski and worn by Björk at the Academy Awards in 2001

This is a list of individual dresses that are notable for their historical significance, appearances in media, or as art.

Historical dresses

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Apricot dress worn by Jacqueline Kennedy during a visit to India[1]

Worn by celebrities

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In film, television, and performance

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Judy Garland wearing the gingham dress in a trailer for The Wizard of Oz

Red carpet and other public appearances

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A black velvet ball gown, the top half styled like a tuxedo, with a voluminous white-trimmed skirt
The black Christian Siriano gown made famous by Billy Porter, pictured at Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear, Victoria and Albert Museum, March 2022

Coronation, wedding, and engagement dresses

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Queen Victoria's wedding dress

Dresses as art

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The Amsterdam Rainbow Dress in Madrid in 2018

Other notable dresses

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Carter-Lome, Maxine (27 January 2020). "Oleg Cassini: Defining American Vintage". The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles | the Social Platform for Antiquers, Collectors, and Enthusiasts.
  2. ^ a b c Michael Czerwinski (2009). Fifty Dresses That Changed the World. Design Museum and Conran Octopus Ltd. ISBN 9781840915877.

Further reading

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