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Mess-Dressed List

Some gowns, like Gwyneth Paltrow’s pink Ralph Lauren number at the 1999 Oscars, can launch an emerging star into the stratosphere. Others can leave them crashing and burning. Here, a look at some of the most memorable sartorial blockbusters and bombs. Click here to see more of W's fashion scandals.

By Horacio Silva
November 2012
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When Cher showed up to the Academy Awards in 1986 in a jaw-dropping Bob Mackie ensemble and headdress, the template for attention-getting red carpet wear was created.
November 2012
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