Iconic Red Dress from Pretty Woman: Fashion History Moment They underestimate the woman in the red dress, not knowing she's a lethal assassin Two Views Week: The great Hollywood costume designer Adrian created this costume for the 1937 MGM movie "The Bride Wore Red" (which, of course, was filmed in black and white). It was worn by The Lady in Red' surviving the Depression, outlaw style, on Peacock Stream On Demand Iconic Red Dresses in Cinema