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Morning papers mocked the feathered silhouette — worst-dressed lists that would later flip to fashion canon. Read the full Bjork swan dress Oscars history on USA Celebs for every iconic detail.

Television, print, and wire services turned one feathered swan into the most debated Oscar fashion image of the decade. Read the full Bjork swan dress Oscars history on USA Celebs for every iconic detail.

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