The Oscars red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood was a sight to behold on Sunday night, with celebrities arriving in a dazzling array of sequins, sparkles, and metallic gowns. Lupita Nyong’o stunned in an Armani Privé dress, while Gabrielle Union and Michelle Yeoh also turned heads in their Carolina Herrera and custom Balenciaga gowns, respectively. The evening saw a trend of monochrome black, white, and black-and-white ensembles, with a few exceptions.
America Ferrera brought a pop of color to the metallic trend in a pink chainmail Atelier Versace dress, while Margot Robbie opted for a glistening black Versace number. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande coordinated their looks with their roles in the upcoming movie “Wicked,” sporting emerald-green and pillowy pink gowns, respectively.
The Oscars red carpet showcased a new theme this year: mermaid chic. Celebrities like Anya Taylor-Joy, Carey Mulligan, Emma Stone, and Hailee Steinfeld rocked gowns inspired by scallops and shells, exuding elegance and glamour.
While the menswear was relatively subdued, with many sticking to black suits, Simu Liu and Omar Rudberg made bold statements by arriving shirtless. Accessories like broaches, bracelets, and pins added flair to the outfits. Ryan Gosling even changed into a hot-pink suit for his performance during the ceremony.
Several celebrities used their fashion choices to make a statement, with lapel pins calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Billie Eilish, Ava DuVernay, and others joined the Artists4Ceasefire campaign by wearing red pins.
Overall, the 96th Academy Awards red carpet was a showcase of glamour, style, and social consciousness.
