Valentino Picks His Favorite Oscars Gowns

By Sarah Ball
Designer Valentino Garavani's eponymous fashion house is known for high glamour, exceptional quality and the utmost precision in both fit and taste. More than anything, though, his dresses are the gold standard of awards-show looks. Here, the tanned former couturier—and subject of new documentary "Valentino: the Last Emperor"—gives NEWSWEEK his picks and pans of famous gowns worn down the Oscars' red carpet.