2020: Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe made a statement when she donned a sequined and veiled dress made by Ralph Lauren in her debut at the 2020 Academy Awards. As they say, the 35-year-old star can pull off any look, and she just proved it with this outfit. However, this was not just a simple gown. It was made of 168,000 Swarovski crystals and took more than 600 hours to complete its hand-embroidered work.

By the looks of it, all the investment money and hard work were worth it. The dress had an open back, giving everyone a glimpse of Monáe skin, long sleeves, and floor-length hem. It also had an attached, draped hood that made her look more stunning. Though this hid the rapper’s signature hairstyle, she had a sliver of bangs peeking out from under the cowl. Evidently, she got everyone’s attention back then, thanks to her show-stopping ensemble.