For the first time since 1961, the Oscar ceremony went without the traditional red carpet. Instead, ceremony consultants introduced a champagne-colored carpet in the Dolby Theatre lobby in Los Angeles. The news reached the guests only a day before the event, leaving some stars surprised as they prepared their outfits for the night. Not everyone was thrilled with the sudden change.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis found herself at odds with the carpet color before the show began. She arrived in a sequined champagne maxi dress from Dolce & Gabbana, which seemed to blend with the newly toned carpet.
“Looks like the carpet at the Oscars matches the tone of my dress”, she joked on social media.
Shortly after, Curtis took the stage to accept the award for Best Supporting Actress for Everything Everywhere All at Once, a moment that largely defined the night for her.
Florence Pugh
British actress Florence Pugh chose a nude-hued, voluminous Valentino couture gown with ruffled sleeves for the night. Underneath, she wore discreet black shorts and chunky platform sandals, adding a touch of playful edge to the look. The ensemble was completed with a platinum diamond necklace that drew the eye on camera.
Ana de Armas
Another red-carpet color counterpart appeared on Ana de Armas, who was nominated for Best Actress for Marilyn Monroe in Blonde. Although she did not win, the dress from Louis Vuitton drew admiration from fashion circles and Monroe fans alike. The gown showcases three-dimensional leaf embroidery that shimmers in the lights, helping de Armas stand out without clashing with the carpet.
Cara Delevingne
Model and actress Cara Delevingne nailed a bold look in a red Elie Saab Haute Couture gown featuring a dramatic shoulder bow and a thigh-high slit. She accessorized with high-heeled sandals and a strand of fine jewelry, including a necklace, bracelet, and diamond earrings valued at close to a million dollars.
Yulia Navalnaya
Another striking appearance came from Yulia Navalnaya, who attended with her children, Daria and Zakhar. Navalnaya wore a low-cut, wide red floor-length dress from Chloe, while her daughter chose a mustard dress with spaghetti straps from a young British label. Navalnaya’s son Zakhar appeared in a classic black tuxedo, white shirt, and bow tie on stage.
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams stood out in a snow-white bodice dress reminiscent of a wedding gown, paired with a sheer cape adorned with rhinestones from Chanel. The look was completed with a diamond choker from Tiffany & Co, and Williams embraced an old Hollywood-inspired makeup and hair style throughout the night.
Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh, the winner for Best Actress for Everywhere All at Once, appeared in a snow-white Dior gown with a feathered train. The ensemble featured white feather embellishments that created a soft fringe as she moved. She complemented the look with Tiffany & Co jewelry, including chandelier earrings, a large ring, and a tiara.
Mindy Kaling
Comedian and writer Mindy Kaling continued the light, airy tone in a snow-white Vera Wang corset dress with sheer waist inserts and avant-garde glove sleeves. The dress paired bold simplicity with modern tailoring for a memorable television moment.
Rihanna
Rihanna made a memorable entrance in a tight black leather gown from Alaïa with a long tail and subtle sheer panels along the neckline and midsection. Before taking the stage, she changed into a translucent stone top and metallic floral-print pants by John Galliano for Maison Margiela. The jewelry she wore on screen was from De Beers, totaling a remarkable 140 carats.
Lady Gaga
Harper’s Bazaar highlighted Lady Gaga as a standout fashion moment, arriving in a black Versace dress with sheer panels at the chest and a broad satin skirt. Later, she performed in a more relaxed look: ripped jeans, a T-shirt, sneakers, and hair tied back, underscoring her fearless style.
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett exuded elegance in a Louis Vuitton ensemble featuring a flowing top with turquoise sleeves and a black silk train. While others moved across the carpet, Blanchett made a quiet, stylish exit that caught the eye of fashion commentators.