red carpet outfits in 2001 was the distinctive swan dress worn by the singer Björk to the Oscars . The September 11 attacks and outbreak of the War in Afghanistan led to the postponement of the Emmys until November 4 , when a subdued ceremony was held , with attendees asked to wear suits . This was the first time that such a request had been made of attendees of a major award ceremony since the 1942 Oscars followed the attack on Pearl Harbor
1942 Oscars
14th Academy Awards
Red carpet fashion in 2001