Lavender Prada dress of Uma Thurman (original) (raw)

American actress Uma Thurman wore a Prada dress in lavender chiffon to the 67th Academy Awards on March 27, 1995, at which she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Pulp Fiction. The dress was designed by American designer Barbara Tfank. The appearance of the dress on the red carpet has been credited with bringing Prada's clothing into the mainstream in America. The brand had previously been relatively obscure, best known for making high-end accessories, particularly their black backpacks.