Did you know that the Academy Awards and the Oscars are the same thing? I didn’t until embarrassingly recently, so no judgement here.
Award season officially comes to an end tonight after the most prestigious award ceremony in film: The Oscars.
Every award show has its own set of rules, and the Oscars are by far the most formal. The stars on the red carpet are there to potentially receive the highest honors of their careers.
Let’s take a look at the red carpet.
Miyako Bellizzi in Dior
This vintage dress from Dior’s Spring/Summer 1999 collection caught my eye in the background of the red-carpet broadcast because the bold color blocking is just so unexpected on a red carpet these days. It’s a really great pull by Bellizzi, who was nominated for Best Costume Design for her work on Marty Supreme. The high neck and sleeveless design is so effortlessly cool, and the styling is impeccable as well. The high updo, thin brows and dark lips perfectly compliment this look, which may very well be my favorite of the night.
Rose Byrne in Dior
Byrne, nominated for Best Actress for her role as Linda in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, wore this timeless trumpet gown by Christian Dior. I absolutely love the three-dimensional floral embellishments, although I do feel like the fit is a little awkward around the transition to the flared section of the skirt.
Arden Cho in Miss Sohee
Cho, who performed Rumi’s speaking voice in Best Animated Feature winner KPop Demon Hunters, wore a sheer black dress from Miss Sohee’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection that would have been stunning on its own. But the green sleeves are what really make this look unforgettable. This shade of green (almost Chartreuse) is a tough color to pull off, but it’s done so beautifully here. The color and gorgeous embroidery remind me of the Dior gown Nicole Kidman wore to the Oscars way back in 1997. Miss Sohee Creative Director Sohee Park says her work is inspired by her Korean heritage, which makes this a great choice to represent a film centered around Korean music and culture. Take a closer look at the embroidery here.
Auli’i Cravalho in Antonio Marras
This dress from Antonio Marras’ Spring/Summer 2026 collection had off-the-shoulder sleeves on the runway, and I think getting rid of them was the wrong choice. They balanced out the exaggerated hips, and removing them leaves us with a proportions issue. Still, Cravalho (who performed the voice of a talking anti-venom pen in the Best Animated Feature-nominated Zootopia 2) looked radiant in this gown, and I especially love the half-up/half-down hairstyle.
Elle Fanning in Givenchy
This is an absolutely gorgeous wedding dress. I’m not sure what it’s doing at the Oscars. Fanning, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Rachel Kemp in Sentimental Value, has had some really fantastic red carpet looks over the years. As pretty as this one is, it doesn’t feel like anything new. We’ve seen Fanning in a pale strapless ballgown a million times, and I’d love to see her try something new.
Ginnifer Goodwin in Monse
Goodwin, who starred as Judy Hopps in the Best Animated Feature-nominated Zootopia 2, wore this very asymmetric gown by Monse. I love the movement created by the way the sheer fabric is wrapped around Goodwin’s body, almost as though she’s being whisked away by a tornado of black lace. I will say that I would have chosen a different shoe, but that might just be my personal bias against peep-toes.
Mia Goth in Dior
I honestly love pretty much everything Goth (who played double duty as Lady Elizabeth Harlander and Baroness Claire Frankenstein in the three-time winner Frankenstein) decides to wear. This dress in particular is both elegant and relaxed, and I love how Goth manages to make a delicate white dress like this feel comfortable and casual. I also really like the way the lace is used to create texture, something that’s often difficult to do with white fabric.
McKenna Grace in Vera Wang
Grace referenced Gwyneth Paltrow’s iconic Ralph Lauren gown from the 1999 Oscars in this spectacular number by Vera Wang. I’ve honestly never been a fan of Paltrow’s dress, which didn’t fit her all that well, but this updated take is truly fantastic. The bodice is fitted so well, and I love the full ballgown skirt.
Ariana Greenblatt in John Galliano
It almost brings a tear to my eye. It feels like I was only just watching Greenblatt play the weird little girl in Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle (2016-2018). Now she’s at the Oscars. I always love to see an archival piece on the red carpet, and the way this ivory number falls casually off the shoulder is to die for. Greenblatt’s hair and makeup are fierce and fantastic, and it’s always a treat to see her on the red carpet.
Anne Hathaway in Valentino
THIS is how it’s done. Hathaway presented the awards for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling alongside the legendary Anna Wintour, which was a treat in and of itself for fashion lovers everywhere. This is a really excellent and absolutely fabulous look. The dress, the gloves, the hair. It’s all so glamorous, and I’m obsessed. If I have to make one criticism, I would have chosen either the earrings or the necklace, but not both.
Damson Idris in Prada
I’ll admit that I’m totally out of my element when it comes to talking about menswear. Still, I try to acknowledge a job well done when I see it. Idris, who starred as Joshua Pearce in the four-time nominee F1, looked great in this navy-blue satin coat. The shearling collar is a cool detail, as is the brooch designed by Idris himself for his jewelry brand Didris. See a closer look here.
Michael B. Jordan in Louis Vuitton
Again, I struggle with menswear. But this is cool. It’s interesting. I like the jacket, and I’m always a fan of something that breaks the basic suit-and-tie mold. The outfit also perfectly complimented the Best Actor trophy Jordan took home.
Li Jun Li in Gaurav Gupta
Li, who performed at the ceremony alongside her castmates from the quadruple award winning Sinners, rocked this sculptural red gown by Guarav Gupta. I’m always a fan of Gupta’s gravity defying designs, but the train of this dress is what really makes it shine for me.
Mikey Madison in Dior
Okay, so this isn’t the most exciting gown. Still, it’s beautiful. Madison, who presented the award for Best Actress, doesn’t often take risks with her red carpet looks. She has a very classic style, and I don’t expect her to deviate from that. She does have impeccable taste, though, and I think she deserves credit for that. Her dresses might not be the zaniest looks out there, but they’re not boring either. Madison knows what works for her, and she reliably looks fantastic.
Demi Moore in Gucci
Moore, who presented the award for Best Cinematography, wore this custom feathered gown by Gucci. I love the deep green color and the way the feathers catch the light. However, I saw an Instagram commenter say that the feathers at the neckline should have been a little shorter, and I have to say I agree. A slightly cleaner bodice would have made room for the skirt (the best part of the dress in my opinion) to really shine.
Wunmi Mosaku in Louis Vuitton
Mosaku, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Annie in Sinners, looked absolutely radiant. Her hair and makeup were perfect, and this color is divine. However, I feel like this silhouette really didn’t work for her here. The sequins all over combined with the dark color and long sleeves overwhelm her a bit, and I think it might have been better to do either a one-sleeved or sleeveless silhouette for this particular dress.
Audrey Nuna in Thom Browne
This is a surprisingly pared back look for Nuna, who performed Best Original Song “Golden” alongside KPOP Demon Hunters co-stars Rei Ami and Ejae. I love how the three of them were able to color coordinate while simultaneously showing so much of their own individual styles. See the designer’s sketch here.
Pedro Pascal in Chanel
Once again proving that men can, in fact, dress well on the red carpet, here’s Pedro Pascal. Attending the ceremony to present the awards for Best Production Design and Best Visual Effects alongside Sigourney Weaver, Pascal spiced things up a little by adding a massive flower to his outfit. Good for him.
Renate Reinsve in Louis Vuitton
Reinsve, nominated for Best Actress for her portrayal of Nora Borg in Sentimental Value, has really been making her way onto my fashion radar. I honestly love this hyper-minimalist take on the strapless red dress. I will say that I might have gone with a different hairstyle or perhaps a simple choker to balance it out just a bit.
Teyana Taylor in Chanel
The fringe on the skirt of this dress is wonderful, but I feel like the bodice doesn’t quite live up to the skirt. Don’t get me wrong, Taylor (nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Perfidia Beverly Hills in One Battle After Another) looks phenomenal as always, but I’ve come to expect more from her. She’s constantly pushing boundaries on the red carpet, and this look just didn’t fully deliver that wow factor.
Hudson Williams in Balenciaga
An all-black suit is generally going to be a win for me. I think everyone looks good in them (not just men), and more people should wear them. Also, come on. It’s THE Hudson Williams.
Bonus: Grogu in Shawna Trpcic
Grogu was breathtaking in his custom jedi robes by The Mandalorian costume designer Shawna Trpcic. I just know he has a great red-carpet career ahead of him.
The night’s not over yet! Stay tuned for a post about the afterparty.
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