Were the Oscars to present an award for best dressed, it would undoubtedly be the most fiercely competitive honor of the evening.
Hollywood’s luminaries showcased their sartorial elegance on the red carpet at Sunday’s glittering ceremony in Los Angeles.
Among those present was Chase Infiniti (pictured below), of “One Battle After Another,” who has solidified her status as both a prominent actress and a burgeoning fashion icon this year, adorned in a custom lavender Louis Vuitton gown.
Rose Byrne, nominated for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” graced the event in a bespoke black Dior dress, intricately embroidered with a floral motif.
Best actress frontrunner Jessie Buckley concluded her acclaimed awards campaign in a vibrant red and pink ensemble, a departure from her typically understated color palette.
British actress Wunmi Mosaku, a best supporting actress nominee for “Sinners,” cradled her baby bump in a shimmering gown featuring a cut-out shoulder detail.
Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve, nominated for “Sentimental Value,” consistently favored Louis Vuitton throughout her awards season appearances. For the Oscars, she opted for a minimalist yet striking custom red Louis Vuitton dress by Nicolas Ghesquiere.
Demi Moore, nominated last year for her daring comeback performance in “The Substance,” made a return in a full-feathered Gucci creation.
Kate Hudson, a best actress nominee for “Song Sung Blue,” arrived alongside her mother, Goldie Hawn, 56 years after Hawn’s own Oscar win for “Cactus Flower.”
Teyana Taylor, recognized as much for her fashion choices as for her performance in “One Battle After Another” during awards season, donned a custom black-and-white Chanel ensemble.
Pedro Pascal‘s oversized white floral brooch was so substantial that it supplanted the need for a bow tie or tuxedo.
“Succession” star Kieran Culkin, a seasoned awards season attendee, having swept the supporting actor category last year for “A Real Pain,” returned to the Oscars this year as a presenter.
“Sinners” star Li Jun Li captivated onlookers in a flowing, sculpted Gaurav Gupta design.
“Weapons” actress Amy Madigan is nominated for best supporting actress, four decades after her initial Oscar nomination for “Twice in a Lifetime.”
“Marty Supreme” star Odessa A’zion graced the red carpet in an embellished black gown.
Norwegian actress Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas is among the quartet of stars from the emotionally resonant family drama “Sentimental Value” to receive Oscar nominations.
Her co-star and fellow nominee, Elle Fanning, donned a white princess gown by Givenchy.
The musical artists behind the KPop Demon Hunters track, Rei Ami, Ejae, and Audrey Nuna, graced the red carpet in anticipation of their performance of their chart-topping hit, “Golden,” during the ceremony.
Former Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, wearing a Chanel gown, was selected to present an award during the ceremony.
F1 star Damson Idris presented a sophisticated image in an ink-blue overcoat with furry lapels and a jeweled brooch.
Brazilian actor Wagner Moura, renowned for the Netflix drug drama “Narcos,” is nominated for his portrayal in the political thriller “The Secret Agent.”
Director Spike Lee, accompanied by his wife Tonya Lewis Lee, showcased his distinctive style with a suit complemented by a purple fedora hat and matching bow tie, and a bag crafted from silver cassettes.
Bella Thorne opted for a sheer slip dress accented with black feathered cuffs.
“Hamnet” author Maggie O’Farrell, nominated for co-writing the screenplay for the film adaptation, chose a bubblegum pink gown paired with black lace gloves and a mesh fascinator hat.
Ballet star Misty Copeland‘s monochrome ensemble featured a playful tutu. She will perform on stage during the ceremony’s rendition of the nominated song from “Sinners.”
British actress Felicity Jones, appearing in the best picture nominee “Train Dreams,” selected a pale yellow Prada gown.
Hudson Williams, while not nominated for an Oscar, has emerged as a notable breakthrough actor over the past year, thanks to his role in the TV series “Heated Rivalry,” the viral hit about two ice hockey players who fall in love.
Fashion icon Heidi Klum was among the other luminaries gracing the red carpet.
Songwriter Diane Warren, nominated for best original song and hoping for her 17th Oscar victory, wore a sophisticated satin suit finished with a black neck bow.
Amelia Dimoldenberg, returning to the Academy Awards as red carpet reporter and social media ambassador for the third consecutive year, wore a sculptural black Ralph Lauren column gown, Jimmy Choo shoes, and Bvlgari jewelry.
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