Designer Dresses

- famous & Oscar dresses, Vera Wang, Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Diane von Furstenburg designs

For a real touch of luxury, there are a few designers that every woman both knows and desired to be dressed by.

With so many celebrities on the red carpet for the Oscars, it's surprising to discover that their gowns have been made by just a handful of elite designers.

Here's a few designers that are really popular right now - Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Roberto Cavalli, Vera Wang, Stella McCartney, Carolina Herrera.

Of course, there's also the classics such as Vivienne Westwood, Oscar de la Renta, Donatella Versace, Giorgio Armani, Christian Lacroix, Jean Paul Gaultier, Badgley Mischka, Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Dior.

• Diane von Furstenburg dresses
  
  There are some designers whose names just speak of style and elegance, and Diane von Furstenburg is among this elite group ...
• Famous dresses
  
  Increasingly, there are films and movies where we remember the dresses that they wore - for example, Marilyn Monroe in that spectacular white halterneck dress from Seven Year Itch, Audrey Hepburn wearing a little black designer dress in Breakfast at Tiffanys or Kate Hudson in a stunning yellow gown in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
• Jessica McClintock dresses
  
  Jessica MClintock offers some stunning designs for prom, homecoming, party and graduation dresses in her current collection. She also offers an unusual collection of designer gowns for the mother of the bride or groom , as well as going away and reception outfits for the bride ...
• Oscar Night dresses | Gowns Worn by the Stars | Academy Awards
  
  The styles for the season are often set by what is worn by the latest celebrity on the red carpet at the Oscars. We've come to expect stunning glamour from the stars on this special night .
• Vera Wang dresses
  
  This is one designer who creates simple, elegant designs that are perfect for the stylish woman who wants that something special. Her bridal collection is a simply stunning array of romantic, soft chiffon , silk organdy, and organza, spiced with a little Chantilly lace

Useful Resources

Oscars - browse through images of your favorite celebrity and what they're wearing this year

Designer dresses - check out this Squidoo lens for pictures and photos