An Oscars Red Carpet Idea That Will Never Happen
A girl can dream.
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On Sunday March 27th, the Academy Awards will take place in Hollywood. After two years of coronavirus-induced work-arounds finally, the red carpet is back in full swing. You can expect best dressed lists filled with celebrities in their gowns and suits. Top designers and stylists will share all of the work that went into creating these moments. And of course, some of it will inspire memes that we’ll all share for the next three months. Everything is, I guess, back to normal as if nothing has happened.
As I contemplated how unsettling this feels, I had an idea that will never happen for several reasons. For the sake of this story, though, I’ll tell you about it.
What if more people rewore their Oscars dresses?
I’m not talking rewears that happen in a gimmicky way and become fodder for a speech. I’m also not talking about pulling gowns from a designer’s archive. I’m suggesting that if the dress still fits or if the fabric could be used to make something else, why not wear it again? Change it up with different accessories, work with the atelier to make some adjustments. Or you could even work with a different designer each year to deconstruct and add their own flair. (Why should designer collaborations be reserved for new crossover collections like Fendace?) The possibilities are endless.
I know what you’re thinking. Alyssa, this is a huge moment in their career. They should have a new special look for it. The dress should be preserved in the Met! Sure! Fine! But how much of a statement would it make to show that special clothing is special each time you wear it, not just for that one moment? Plus, red carpet rewears are always a talking point, so it’s not like the celebrity would get lost in the shuffle.
Still not sold? We could see Angelina Jolie in this dress again.
