2001: Björk

There is no dispute that Björk knows how to be unconventional very easily. This is noted with her appearance at the 2001 Oscars. At the time, her song I’ve Seen It All, sung with Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, was nominated for Best Original Song. She went to the ceremony dressed in attire that resembled a swan. The ‘swan’ was a body stocking that was encrusted in crystals and surrounded by a puff of white tulle. The swan’s neck draped around her neck. The dress was designed by Marjan Pejoski. To add to the absurdity, Björk had egg accessories to mimic the swan laying eggs.

When she made her appearance with the attire, many ridiculed her for the lengths and investments she made to make her attire possible. Today, the dress has emerged as one of the Oscars’ most iconic dresses, with many fashion designers taking inspiration from Björk’s attire.