At the 2013 Academy Awards, Prada made Anne Hathaway’s pale-pink backless gown.
Hathaway wore the gown at the 85th Academy Awards, where she won Best Supporting Actress for Les Misérables. The pale pink satin dress featured thin straps, a low back, and a minimalist front, giving it a clean silhouette that contrasted with the more heavily embellished gowns elsewhere on the red carpet.
The outfit became part of the ceremony’s fashion conversation because the bodice was shaped around the bust in a way that led to extensive commentary and criticism. Hathaway later changed into a different Prada look for the Governors Ball, so photographs from the same night can show two separate dresses.
The award itself was a major moment in Hathaway’s career. Her acceptance speech included the line “It came true,” referring to her childhood dream of winning an Oscar for acting.