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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

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

Worn by celebrities

In film, television, and performance

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

Red carpet and other public appearances

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

Queen Victoria's wedding dress

Dresses as art

The Amsterdam Rainbow Dress in Madrid in 2018

Other notable dresses

See also

References

  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