Grace Kelly, designed by Helen Rose

One of the most beautiful bridal gowns of all time belonged to Grace Kelly. The actress turned princess received the lace designer dress as a gift from MGM studios. The woman responsible for such an important task was a couturier named Helen Rose.

The long sleeve lace design became extremely popular, and it has inspired countless replicas and homages over the years. It had a fitted lace bodice, with two petticoats, a headdress, veil, and a pearl-incrusted prayer book which she carried down the aisle. More than 50 years later, the piece continues to be influential.

Gwen Stefani, designed by Valentino

While many didn't like it back then, this Gwen Stefani look has been named a game-changer by the magazine Haper's Bazaar. The elegant piece made by Valentino looked incredibly modern on Stefani's slim figure. She paired the dress with a texturized purse and her signature red lipstick.

This look from the 2004 Golden Globes has been recently praised for how chic it was for its time. Particularly underlined was the high collar which Stefani pulls off beautifully. Her most recent studio album was You Make It Feel Like Christmas, which was released in 2017.

Lady Gaga, designed by Franc Fernandez

If someone was hungry at the 2010 MTV VMAS, we're sure they forgot about it as soon as Lady Gaga stepped out wearing her third outfit for the night. Lady Gaga, who recently starred in A Star Is Born, made headlines all over the world by wearing a meat dress. Yes, a dress made out of flank steak.

The piece was designed by Franc Fernandez, and while it was definitely the most memorable moment of the night, it was also heavily criticized. Particularly upset were animal rights activists. Recently, Gaga announced she'll be launching her beauty brand Haus Laboratories.

Angelina Jolie, designed by Versace

There was no one who received more attention than Angelina Jolie on the 2012 Oscars red carpet. Well, more than Angelina's right leg to be precise. When she arrived wearing a classic velvet black Versace gown, she caused a commotion after posing with her leg out to flaunt.

Strangely, her pose led to a series of jokes and memes, even receiving its own Twitter account. Angelina is returning to the big screen after a number of controversies regarding her divorce with Brad Pitt. She is set to reprise her role in the upcoming film Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. 

Madonna, designed by Maripol

In 1984, Madonna gave a jaw-dropping performance of her single Like A Virgin, dressed in an outfit that resembled a matrimonial dress. The performance, considered way too racy at the time, caught the media's attention immediately. It would become Madonna's breakthrough moment in the industry.

The inspiration behind her lace dress paired with gloves and a big belt came from Madonna's stylist at the time; Maripol. Despite the attention this outfit received, Maripol remained in the shadows for most of her career. Although she did work with Madonna, later on, for her Papa Don't Preach and Express Yourself videos.

Vivien Leigh, designed by Walter Plunkett

Vivien Leigh donned some of the most memorable movie costumes in Hollywood as Scarlett O'Hara in the 1939 film Gone with the Wind. Obviously, the gowns she wore made an impact on pop culture. One, in particular, was unforgettable; the green curtain dress.

In the film, Scarlett rips her curtains to turn them into a gown; the dress above was the result. However, film curator Steve Wilson reveals the gown was meant to only last for the duration of the movie, as the velvet was so heavy it pulled the seams apart.

Michelle Obama, designed by Jason Wu

Former First Lady, Michelle Obama, stole looks left and right at the 2009 Inaugural Ball. She donned a spectacular creation by the young designer, Jason Wu. Obviously, former President Barack Obama looked very proud, holding the hand of his gorgeous wife as she showed her toned figure in the red chiffon floor-length piece.

At the time, Wu was barely known outside the industry, so the fact that Michelle endorsed his work helped him position himself for greater recognition. Michelle became a style icon in her own right as well. Recently, she released her memoir titled Becoming, which instantly became a best-seller.

Björk, designed by Valentino

In 2001, the Icelandic singer, Björk, made waves when she arrived on the Oscars' red carpet. For the fancy occasion, she wore an outlandish dress that resembled a swan draped around her neck, designed by Valentino. When asked about her outfit choice weeks later, she simply answered that it was just a dress.

However, many believed she did it as a publicity stunt. The dress consisted of a full-body stocking that was covered with a big white swan with its head and beak wrapped around her neck. The outfit has been parodied countless times ever since. Björk's most recent album Utopia was released in 2017.

Keira Knightley, designed by Jacqueline Durran

Many consider the green gown that actress Keira Knightly wore in the pivotal scene of the 2007 film, Atonement, as one of the most iconic costumes in film history. Even though the designer, Jacqueline Durran, combined several styles from the '30s with a modern twist, it looks accurate for the time period.

She revealed in an interview that the film director, Joe Wright, gave her little details when he described the dress he had envisioned. But he did say he wanted it to be green, bareback, and like something to be worn on the hottest day of summer. She worked with Wright again for the film Anna Karenina, for which she won an Oscar.

Princess Diana, designed by Christina Stambolian

This iconic look was probably considered at the exact moment when Princess Diana decided she didn't care for the royal family, especially Prince Charles, anymore. It was 1994, and although she and Charles were already separated, they were in the middle of a long tumultuous divorce.

People were shocked by the change. Initially, Diana wasn't sure if the piece by Christina Stambolian was too daring but she made up her mind at the last minute and sent her message to the world. She wasn't sticking to the rules anymore and people loved her for it.

Gwyneth Paltrow, designed by Ralph Lauren

Gwyneth Paltrow introduced color into the '90s once again when she appeared at the 1999 Oscars, wearing this gown designed by Ralph Lauren. It was a simple design made out of taffeta, with a long skirt, fitted bodice, V-neckline, and straps. In addition, she wore accessories by Harry Winston to complement the look.

That night, Gwyneth won the Oscar for Best Actress for her work in Shakespeare In Love. Nowadays, Gwyneth is more of a businesswoman, busy with her lifestyle brand, goop, founded in 2008. However, she recently starred in the film Avengers: Endgame.

Meghan Markle, designed by Clare Waight Keller

The wedding of the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry was one of the most awaited events of 2018. Something people could not stop talking about was what she was going to wear, as well as, the person who was going to make the gown; Claire Waight Keller was given the opportunity to show off her regal designing skills.

After many months of speculation and wondering, Meghan's dress was finally revealed. She looked beautiful in the simple silk creation that featured three-quarter sleeves, and an organza train. Meghan recently welcomed her first child, Master Archibald Mountbatten-Windsor.

Julia Roberts, designed by Valentino

In 2001, Julia Roberts gave us this very chic red carpet look when she won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in the film, Erin Brockovich. For the grand occasion, Julia donned a black and white creation by the renowned couturier, Valentino, which she paired with modest makeup.

The gown, which was highly praised by critics, was of floor-length and fanned out to form a full train with white stripes going down. Interestingly enough, the piece was actually a vintage design from Valentino's archive. Julia's most recent work was the 2018 film, Ben is Back.

Kate Hudson, designed by Karen Patch

Kate Hudson's character in the film How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days gave us many style inspirations throughout the film. Without a doubt, the piece we could hardly resist staring at was this gorgeous bright yellow satin gown designed by Karen Patch.

The piece was created to fit Kate perfectly and suit the 84-carat Isadora diamond necklace she wore in that scene. The look is still memorable to this day. Among Kate's upcoming projects are the films Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon and Music, which are currently in post-production.

Jennifer Grey, designed by Hilary Rosenfeld

Dirty Dancing is hailed as one of the most iconic dance movies of all time. Part of its charm is not only due to the superb acting of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, but also the amazing score and costume design. The movie is set in the '60s but was actually filmed in the '80s.

Costume designer Hilary Rosenfeld explained that for that specific reason she focused on finding vintage pieces. This takes us to the climax of the film, where Jennifer Grey wears a beautiful pink dress for their dance number Time of My Life. Hilary reveals she still keeps the sketch of the dress and will one day sell it.

Michelle Pfeiffer, designed by Patricia Norris

The 1983 film Scarface was considered highly provocative at the time but has since been reconsidered as one of the best gangster movies ever. However, it was not only Brian De Palma's directing and the cast's acting that made the movie memorable but also the incredible wardrobe design by Patricia Norris.

Norris gave Pfeiffer plunging necklines and elegant simple silhouettes during the film, promoting an elegant yet risque look. Even her night slip was inspired by one of her more glamorous gowns. Pfeiffer will be starring in the upcoming film Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.

Cameron Diaz, designed by Ha Nguyen

The Mask was the movie that catapulted actress Cameron Diaz to fame. In the film, she portrays the character of Tina Carlyle, a singer and the main character's love interest. Her outfits help convey the appeal and allure of the attractive performer she depicted.

That quality can be seen in Tina's first appearance in the film; she enters in a form-fitting long red dress that makes an incredible contrast with her blonde hair color. The piece was designed by Ha Nguyen. Cameron's last movie before she retired from acting was the 2017 film, Annie.

Sarah Jessica Parker, designed by Eugene Alexander

Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw was a fashion influencer before the former term even existed. Her stylish choices both in the acclaimed television series and the film S** and the City inspired a whole generation of modern independent women.

Here we see a shot of Sarah wearing a beautiful white and gold asymmetric dress, designed by Eugene Alexander. She completed the look with a yellow purse and flowy locks down her back. As of late, she will be starring in the new upcoming drama film Here and Now alongside Renée Zellweger.

Grace Jones, designed by Keith Haring

Singer and actress, Grace Jones, wore a graphic skirt in the music video for her song, I’m Not Perfect. The piece was handpainted by artist Keith Haring and it took the fashion world by storm. After all, geometrical graphic designs were revolutionary in the 1980s.

Grace took it a step further by pairing the dress with body paint made by the brush of Haring himself. Grace's most recent appearance on the big screen was in the 2016 rock cinema experience Gutterdämmerung, which features some of the biggest rock artists in the world.

Jacqueline Kennedy, designed by Oleg Cassini

Former First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy, was renowned for her impeccable taste in clothing. Her famous style could be observed when she took a daytime cruise on Lake Pichola, in India. It was 1962, and she chose a peach-colored silk dress by her favorite designer Oleg Cassini.

Cassini died in 2006 at age 92 after a prolific career in the industry. He took pride in dressing many stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Renée Zellweger, and Natalie Wood. However, he's most famous for his affiliation with Jacqueline. At the end of her life, she had a career as a book editor in New York City until her death in 1994.

Kirsten Dunst, designed by Milena Canonero

Kirsten Dunst wore this intricate gown designed by the award-winning couturier, Milena Canonero, in Sofia Coppola's, Marie Antoinette. As a result, Caronero took home her third Academy Award for her work in the film. The historically accurate details from the design are insane.

The piece was put up in an exhibition at the Textile Museum in 2018. Additionally, you could compare the film's gowns to other 18th-century clothing being shown in another area of the same museum. Kirsten's most recent work is the 2017 thriller film Woodshock directed by Kate and Laura Mulleavy.

Kate Winslet, designed by Deborah Lynn Scott

Kate Winslet was not the only Oscar nominee for Titanic. Deborah Lynn Scott won an Academy Award for her fantastic work in designing the Edwardian costumes for the film. Deborah has made designs for other films as well such as Avatar and Minority Report.

The most memorable film costume she created is perhaps the gown Winslet's character, Rose, wore for a formal dinner in Titanic. It included pink fabric with a see-through black beaded material on top, paired with elbow high white gloves. Winslet will be starring in the upcoming British-Australian romantic drama, Ammonite.

Victoria Beckham, designed by Dolce & Gabbana

Could we really make a list of some of the best fashion moments in history and not include Victoria Beckham? Definitely not! The truth is, Victoria is knowledgable about style and beauty, so much so that she made sure her husband's outfit complimented her own for the 2003 VMAs.

For the occasion, Victoria wore a white form-fitting dress designed by Dolce & Gabbana. The gown resembled a corset and had lacing down the front which ended on her knees to reveal her toned legs. In 2018, Victoria celebrated the launch of her collaboration with the brand Reebok.

Nicole Kidman, designed by Chanel

Australian actress Nicole Kidman has given us many satisfactory looks over the years, but this silver gown from the 2004 Oscars certainly stands out. The creation, designed by Chanel, was an icy hued beaded dress that complimented Kidman's blue eyes.

In addition, she wore her hair up in a ponytail of blonde locks along with a custom made green choker by Bulgari. Nicole is currently starring in her most recent project, the television series Big Little Lies. The show, which is one of the most popular ones today was created by HBO.

Hilary Swank, designed by Guy Laroche

In 2007, Hillary Swank made quite an entrance when she arrived on the Oscars' red carpet. She was looking stunning in a Saphire bareback gown created by Guy Laroche. That year, she also took home the Academy Award for her work in the film Million Dollar Baby.

The gown was highly praised by celebrity news outlets. Cosmopolitan cited it as one of the best Oscar dresses of all time. Additionally, The Daily Telegraph voted it as the 16th greatest red carpet gown of all time. Hillary's most recent film is the 2019 science fiction thriller called I Am Mother.

Kate Moss, designed by Dior

Kate Moss and fashion designer John Galliano attended The Golden Age Of Couture VIP Gala in 2007. The press went nuts when they saw Kate in the arms of Galliano himself wearing a vintage Dior gown. The event was held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The look not only made headlines for being absolutely gorgeous but also because Kate accidentally ripped the hem of the dress during the event. Reportedly, she didn't let the incident faze her and decided to keep celebrating. Kate recently announced that she will be designing a handbag line for Zadig & Voltaire.

Kate Middleton, designed by Sarah Burton

That's how the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton looked in her Alexander McQueen wedding dress designed by creative director Sarah Burton. The event was one of the biggest celebratory occasions of the decade.

Kate and Prince William, also known as the Duke of Cambridge, married in 2011 in front of the whole world.  Undoubtedly, one of the most discussed subjects of the nuptials was Kate's gown, with its long lace sleeves and a gorgeous train. The couple now shares three children. The family was recently seen vacationing in Balmoral.

Jennifer Aniston, designed by Versace

This photo of the former couple Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt makes us very nostalgic. Here we see a glowing Jennifer donning a gorgeous embellished dress by Versace at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. They were one of Hollywood's most beloved couples at the time.

Moreover, Jennifer made a smart move by not stealing the focus away from the dress with jewelry or a flashy hairdo. In the end, she entered the list of the best dressed in the history of the festival. Jennifer recently starred in the 2018 Netflix film Dumplin'.

Marilyn Monroe, designed by William Travilla

In 1953, actress Marilyn Monroe wore a shockingly bright pink designer dress during the most famous scene of the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. In the scene, Marilyn sings the unforgettable tune Diamond's Are a Girl's Best Friend while wearing the William Travilla design.

It was revealed that Travilla had to make two spares because of how prone the gown was to attracting dirt due to its length. At the time, with no digital retouching available the only option was to have a clean back up ready to be worn whenever needed. In 2010, the dress was auctioned at Profiles in History for $310K.

Audrey Hepburn, designed by Givenchy

Audrey Hepburn's little black dress that she wore in the opening scene of Breakfast At Tiffany's became one of the most famous items of clothing of the century. It was designed by Hubert de Givenchy. Also, the look was complemented by an iconic necklace made by Roger Scemama.

In 2006, the piece was auctioned at Christie's in London and bought by an anonymous buyer. The final price was estimated somewhere between $923,187. The design is a simple sleeveless floor-length fitted satin gown. In addition, actress Natalie Portman wore one of the versions designed for the movie on the cover of Haper's Bazaar in 2006.