At the 2013 Academy Awards, which designer created Charlize Theron’s white peplum gown?

Christian Dior created Charlize Theron’s white peplum gown for the 2013 Academy Awards.

Theron wore the structured white gown while presenting at the ceremony. Its sculpted peplum waist and dramatic train gave the minimalist color a strong architectural shape, while a deep neckline added a modern red-carpet finish.

She paired the dress with a short hairstyle and jewelry, producing a look frequently included in fashion retrospectives of the ceremony. The white design was part of Dior’s long tradition of formal couture and sharply tailored eveningwear.

The 2013 Academy Awards honored films released in 2012, and Argo won Best Picture. Theron was not nominated for acting that year. Her Dior gown is distinct from her 2004 Oscar gown, which was by Gucci.