A Look Back at Glamorous Vintage Award Ceremonies

Before red carpet fashion became a parade of predictability, Julianne Moore gave us a moment of pure, unfiltered audacity. At the 1997 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, she arrived in what can only be described as tuxedo minimalism gone rogue: a sharp black blazer, black satin hotpants, sheer black tights, and stark white heels.

The look screamed mod, subverted formality, and winked at menswear—all at once. Her fiery hair was worn down and sleek, and her wine-red lipstick popped like a rebellious exclamation point. Moore didn’t need sequins to shine—just confidence, legs for days, and a taste for fashion risk.