At the 2006 Academy Awards, Vera Wang created Keira Knightley’s burgundy gown.
Knightley wore a dark burgundy Vera Wang dress with a sculpted, strapless shape and a softly draped skirt. The deep color and elegant volume gave the young actor a more mature formal look as she attended the ceremony as a nominee.
Knightley was nominated for Best Actress for Pride & Prejudice, an adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel. The nomination made the 2006 Oscars an important career milestone, and her gown became one of the evening’s frequently photographed fashion looks.
The 78th Academy Awards took place on March 5, 2006. Crash won Best Picture, while Reese Witherspoon won Best Actress for Walk the Line. Vera Wang is best known internationally for bridalwear, but her evening gowns have also been regular fixtures on major awards-season red carpets.