At the 2010 Academy Awards, Marchesa designed Sandra Bullock’s metallic lace gown.
Bullock wore the champagne-toned, metallic lace gown to the 82nd Academy Awards, where she won Best Actress for The Blind Side. The dress had a fitted shape, a sweeping train and intricate surface decoration that reflected the ceremony’s formal setting.
Marchesa was founded in 2004 by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig. The label became especially associated with glamorous red-carpet gowns and was a frequent choice for actresses at major awards events.
Bullock’s 2010 Oscars appearance is sometimes conflated with her 2010 Golden Globes look, which was a different gown. The Academy Awards dress is specifically the Marchesa design linked to her Best Actress win.