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QUIZ: Can you solve this Oscar fashion puzzle?

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On Monday afternoon (New Zealand time), Hollywood’s regulars will put on their fanciest outfits and head on down to Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre for the 89th Academy Awards.

It’s a night where iconic outfits are born, and now a genius artist over at Lyst has captured the most memorable looks from Oscars past in one amazing puzzle that is guaranteed to suck you in.

Amongst this glamorous crowd scene are 16 iconic Oscars gowns worn by the winner of Best Actress or Best Supporting Actress from the award’s 90-year history, plus one very hidden golden statue.

How’d you go? Well, if you’re still not sure you can head to the interactive version of the puzzle and hover over each gown to watch the video from the award night it was worn.

Otherwise, if you’d just like the answers the old-fashioned way – written down in a list – here they are (and if you don’t STOP SCROLLING NOW)…

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1. Charlize Theron – dress by Gucci Best Actress 2004

2. Jodie Foster – Off the rack Best Actress 1989

3. Julia Roberts – dress by Valentino Best Actress 2001

4. Reese Witherspoon – dress by Christian Dior Best Actress 2006

5. Jodie Foster – dress by Armani Best Actress 1992

6. Halle Berry – dress by Elie Saab Best Actress 2002

7. Cher – dress by Bob Mackie Best Actress 1988

8. Gwyneth Paltrow – dress by Ralph Lauren Best Actress 1999

9. Lupita Nyong’o – dress by Prada Best Supporting 2014

10. Barbra Streisand – dress by Arnold Scaasi Ties for Best Actress 1969

11. Marion Cotillard – dress by Jean Paul Gaultier Best Actress 2008

12. Susan Sarandon – dress by Dolce & Gabbana Best Actress 1996

13. Emma Thomson – dress by Giorgio Armani Best Actress 1993

14. Elizabeth Taylor – dress by unknown Best Actress 1961

15. Meryl Streep – dress by Lanvin Best Actress 2012

16. Jennifer Lawrence – dress by Christian Dior Best Actress 2013

As for that illusive golden statue, the red ring is where you’ll find it.

If you’re still not Oscars quizzed out, try our own Academy Awards trivia…

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