At Sunday's 96th Academy Awards ceremony, the red carpet showed not only its true colors, but also its reputation as a vehicle for elegant, excessive, and even political fashion.
While there were some bright moments – Cynthia Erivo's dress was a shade of “Wicked” green and Taylor Zakhar Perez wore powder blue Prada – many of the gowns and tuxedos that graced the carpet were black. . Some stars' ensembles were reminiscent of outfits worn at previous Oscar ceremonies. Marlee Matlin said her shimmering lilac Rodarte dress was reminiscent of the one she wore when she won the Best Actress award in 1987, and Lupita Nyong'o said that she She said she paired it with a pale bluish silver Armani dress, which was inspired by the color of the dress she was wearing. She won the Best Supporting Actress award in 2014.
A sparkling brooch was one of the most visible accessories for both men and women, as was a small red pin calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The war between Israel and Hamas has also affected behavior off the carpet, with protests erupting when celebrities arrive at ceremonies.
Of all the fashion on display at the Oscars, these 19 looks stood out the most.
Billie Eilish: Youngest Old Hollywood!
The Gen Z singer, who is also the songwriter for Barbie, added to her glamor with flowing hair, a houndstooth Chanel bag, and a tweed skirt suit with an Artists4Ceasefire pin on the jacket.
Lupita Nyong'o: Super cool!
The actress' Armani feathered dress, reminiscent of the one she wore when she won an Oscar for her role in “The Night Is Dead,” was not only nostalgic but also sustainable. It was made in 2020 and had not been worn yet.
Emma Stone: The best palate cleansing tool!
Among the dark outfits on the carpet, the “Poor Things” star's pale green peplum Louis Vuitton dress was a refreshing sight.
Dominic Sessa: The most retro!
The actor recalled the 1970s wardrobe of “The Holdovers” in a dark velvet tuxedo with a peak-lapel jacket and floppy bow tie. His loose curls and sideburns added to the vintage feel of his look.
America Ferrera: The Most Barbie Doll!
Modeling the outfits of her “Barbie” co-stars, she wore an Atelier Versace chainmail dress in the film's iconic pink color, with a skirt that seemed to melt into the floor.
Colman Domingo: The most dazzling!
A sunburst brooch, sparkling buttons, and an abundance of bracelets and rings added sparkle to the “Rustin'” star's Louis Vuitton tuxedo, which he wore with “country-western boots,” he told E! Host Laverne Cox.
Vanessa Hudgens: Only two of them are the best dressed!
The actress, host of ABC's Oscar red carpet pre-show, wore a form-fitting Vera Wang dress and subtly announced that she was pregnant during the show.
Michelle Yeoh: Unapologetically the most glamorous!
The actress' iridescent, floor-sweeping Balenciaga dress paired with bicep-baring black gloves created a confident look that said, “I already have an Oscar in my hands.” I did.
Lily Gladstone: The best night sky!
Gucci collaborated with Indigenous artist Joe Big Mountain to design the Killers of the Flower Moon actress' deep blue dress. The dress featured artist's quill work that looked like twinkling stars.
Ryan Gosling: So fun socks!
Pink socks peek out from beneath the shiny-trimmed Gucci suit pants, a subtle nod to his role as Ken in Barbie.
Simu Liu: The blackest tie pajamas!
The actor, who played one of Ken in Barbie, wore an asymmetrical Fendi tuxedo jacket held together by a large brooch. “It's a really fun situation and I love the brooch,” he told E!'s Cox. on the red carpet.
Emily Blunt: the most futuristic!
Floating shoulder straps and metallic sheen gave the Oppenheimer actress' Schiaparelli haute couture dress an ethereal feel.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph: The most powerful sleeve!
Pom-pom-like sleeves and a gauze train added volume to the sparkling pale blue Louis Vuitton dress the Holdovers star chose.
Bradley Cooper: Very relaxed!
Wearing a double-breasted Louis Vuitton suit with no tie, the Maestro star looked so at ease on the carpet, glowing in the sun.
Sandra Hüller: Most points!
A pointed bust adorned with a jeweled keyhole was the focal point of “Anatomy of a Fall” actress Schiaparelli's dress.
Anya Taylor-Joy: The most flower power!
The mermaid-like skirt of the actress' silver Dior dress appeared to be composed of glittering scales or flower petals.
Rita Moreno: The most Betty Boop!
The 92-year-old actress channeled the classic cartoon character with pixie flapper hair, a ruffled dress, opera gloves and sparkly croissant-shaped earrings.
Andrea Riseborough: The most 'traitorous'!
Eugene Lee Yang: The man who tries the most!
Yang, the voice actor for the animated film “Nimona” and a member of the Internet quartet known as the Try Guys, appeared to be turning heads in a pompadour and scarlet tuxedo-style skirt suit by Walter Mendes. Ta.
Stella Bugbee, curry halterman, madison malone kircher and Anthony Rotunno contributed reporting.