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Designer's Oscar Dress Fear: Sweeney Delivers
29 Nov
Summary
- Designer Marc Bouwer feared Sydney Sweeney would 'taint' Jolie's iconic dress legacy.
- Angelina Jolie's 2004 Oscars gown was a career-defining moment for her and the designer.
- Sweeney wore the recreated dress 20 years later, honoring but not emulating Jolie.
Designer Marc Bouwer expressed his anxieties when Sydney Sweeney chose to re-wear Angelina Jolie's renowned 2004 Oscars gown, fearing the actress might tarnish its celebrated status. The ivory satin creation was a significant career milestone for Jolie, earning acclaim as one of fashion history's best red carpet moments.
Bouwer, who had meticulously preserved the gown for twenty years, revealed his reluctance to lend it out. Despite past requests from other stars, he felt Sweeney was the right person to pay homage to the dress. He confessed, 'I was concerned... I didn't want to destroy or taint that legacy.'
Upon seeing Sweeney at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar's After Party, Bouwer breathed a sigh of relief, struck by her own 'old Hollywood glamorous vibe.' He appreciated that Sweeney maintained her unique persona, avoiding a direct emulation of Jolie, thus preserving the dress's iconic standing.
