Cindy Crawford Shares Iconic Red Dress Throwback Pics From 1991 Oscars
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Cindy Crawford.
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Cindy Crawford just unlocked a memory for movie critics, pop culture fanatics and fashion gurus alike. The supermodel shared a stunning throwback photo of her iconic bright red Versace gown that she wore to the 63rd annual Oscars in 1991.
It was a historic moment because that year was the first time a Versace gown had ever been worn on the Academy Awards red carpet—and who better to make that debut than Crawford?
“1991 at the 63rd #AcademyAwards — wearing @versace,” she captioned the March 12 post. “It was actually the first time a Versace gown had ever been worn on the red carpet.”
“I had walked their runway in a similar dress so when I found out I was going to the Oscars, I asked Gianni if he could make it in red,” she continued. “He said yes and the rest is fashion history ❤️.”
The dress featured a plunging sweetheart neckline, halter criss-cross straps, a low back and a mile-high slit. Several fans and celebrity friends chimed into the 57-year-old’s comments to note how “iconic,” “legendary” and “unforgettable” the look was.
“Will never forget that moment ❤️❤️,” stylist Samantha McMillen wrote.
“Wow what a moment!!” Harry Josh chirped.
“Cindy, you truly will remain the OG forever,” one fan gushed. “The 90’s era will never be compared. Love you.”
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Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles at the 1991 Academy Awards.
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Crawford attended the 1991 event in Los Angeles with her husband at the time, Richard Gere. In ’98, Crawford married Rande Gerber and the two now share a son, Presley, and daughter, Kaia.