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Oscars 2017: Fashion through the years

Fashion Through The Years: The Oscars
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Feb 26, 2017

Remember when Celine Dion showed up to the 1999 Academy Awards in a white pantsuit? Or what about the time Lupita Nyong’o stunned in a blue gown in 2014?

»RELATED: Oscars 2017: Watch parties (and red carpets) to attend in Atlanta

Awards season can be a fun time to gaze at the stars while they strut their stuff on the red carpet, and this year’s show will likely be no different.

But before you tune in to the upcoming ceremony, take a look back at some of the most standout looks in Oscars history.

»RELATED: Tune into the AJC live-stream of Atlanta celebrities talking all things Oscars tonight

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Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.

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