Prada designed Uma Thurman’s lavender gown for the 1995 Academy Awards.
Thurman wore the lavender gown at the 67th Academy Awards on March 27, 1995. The dress had a simple, elongated silhouette and a softly draped construction, giving it a restrained appearance compared with the more ornate gowns common on award-show carpets.
The gown was created by Prada, the Milanese fashion house led by Miuccia Prada during the period. Thurman’s look is frequently cited in retrospectives of 1990s red-carpet fashion because its pale color and minimalist shape anticipated the growing influence of understated luxury.
The appearance came soon after Thurman’s acclaimed performance in Pulp Fiction, released in 1994. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the ceremony for her role in the film. The gown is sometimes confused with the more richly embellished eveningwear associated with Versace or Valentino, but Prada is the correct label for this particular Oscar look.