America Ferrera bid a fond awards season farewell to “Barbie” on the Oscars red carpet Sunday in a stunning, sparkly Atelier Versace gown in the film’s signature pink, while Rita Moreno wore a huge smile and a statement black gown from Badgley Mischka.
Quick Read
- America Ferrera wowed on the Oscars red carpet in a pink Atelier Versace gown, embodying the “Barbie” theme with elegance.
- Rita Moreno made a statement in a black Badgley Mischka gown, showcasing timeless style at 92.
- The fashion on Hollywood’s biggest night leaned towards classic styles, with many opting for black and traditional silhouettes.
- Sea-themed fashion was a notable trend, with Emma Stone, Hailee Steinfeld, and Lupita Nyong’o embracing aquatic-inspired designs.
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph continued her fashion-forward awards season in a pale blue Louis Vuitton gown with tulle fringe.
- Men mostly stuck to classic black attire, with Colman Domingo standing out in a custom Louis Vuitton tuxedo paired with cowboy boots.
- Sandra Hüller impressed in a custom Schiaparelli gown with extended shoulders, one of the night’s best-dressed according to fashion experts.
- Laverne Cox channeled Old Hollywood glam in a vintage Mugler dress, adding a touch of classic elegance to the red carpet.
- Young stars from nominated short films added charm to the event, with Porché Brinker and Juliet Donenfeld dressed in delightful formal attire.
- The Oscars red carpet showcased a mix of safe choices and bold statements, reflecting the diverse fashion tastes of Hollywood’s elite.
The Associated Press has the story:
Oscars fashion: America Ferrera stuns in sparkly Barbie pink, Rita Moreno waves in statement black
Newslooks- NEW YORK (AP) —
America Ferrera bid a fond awards season farewell to “Barbie” on the Oscars red carpet Sunday in a stunning, sparkly Atelier Versace gown in the film’s signature pink, while Rita Moreno wore a huge smile and a statement black gown from Badgley Mischka.
“America Ferrera did bombshell right and gave us the cool Barbie pink moment we needed this whole time, aka it didn’t smack us over the head,” said Brooke Bobb, fashion news director for Harper’s Bazaar.
Hollywood’s big night in Los Angeles included few fashion risks, with many sticking to classic silhouettes, black and other standard colors. Others offered an under-the-sea-vibe in soft seafoam colors with mermaid crystals and shell-like designs.
Emma Stone was in the sea camp in a soft pastel strapless look with a faint shell pattern in mint and a wide peplum at the waist. It was Louis Vuitton. Hailee Steinfeld in Elie Saab was also sea-like in sheer ethereal blue-green with wings attached at the wrist. Lupita Nyong’o was sea-adjacent in feathers and sequins by Armani Privé.
RITA MORENO TAKES THE RED CARPET
Moreno, at 92, waved to photographers as she showed off her pleated taffeta and velvet gown. Brittany Snow offered a refreshing show of color in a bright strapless custom Mônot dress paired with a statement choker.
Cynthia Erivo, in custom Louis Vuitton, shut down the carpet in emerald green lamb leather, dinosaur-like spikes along the back of a large-shouldered jacket. Emily Blunt and hubby John Krasinski matched in off-white, she in Schiaparelli couture with shoulders that floated above her body, that extended silhouette touch a mini-trend of the night.
Anya Taylor-Joy was full shell in a Dior Haute Couture strapless look in a sparkly scallop design.
DA’VINE JOY RANDOLPH IN LOUIS VUITTON
Da’Vine Roy Randolph, on the top of her fashion game this awards season, wore an A-line pale blue tulle gown from Louis Vuitton with oversized sleeves embellished with tulle fringe. Ariana Grande also went big in a puffy pink gown that also had huge sleeves on a matching coat.
InStyle beauty director Lauren Valenti lauded Randolph’s effort.
“I loved Da’Vine’s beauty homage to Mae West, which featured cat eyes, glossy lined lips and va-va-voom side-swept blonde waves,” she said.
Lavender had a moment on a few. So did Billie Eilish in a Chanel schoolgirl look with a black jacket, pattern skirt, white socks and black Mary Janes. She and others on the carpet wore red pins supporting a cease-fire in Gaza.
“This year in general, the power of the red carpet was driven by women whose confidence felt utterly authentic and not like an exercise in branding,” Bobb said. “Embracing personal style really is the only way to land on the best-dressed list these days.”
The “Godzilla Minus One” group, meanwhile, showed up carrying toy monsters.
MOSTLY BLACK FOR THE MEN
Many men stuck to black in tuxedos and other looks, including a fashion star of the awards season, Colman Domingo in a double-breasted tuxedo look, a custom Louis Vuitton, paired with cowboy boots and a jewel at the center of his bow tie. He wore a pinkie ring that once belonged to the man behind his “Rustin” character, Bayard Rustin, as he has throughout awards season.
“I wanted to shine like a diamond″ he told E! “I’m having a great time.”
Speaking of gems, Lily Gladstone won the jewelry game. She paired her midnight blue velvet gown with a Bulgari necklace in white gold with turquoise touches and blue oval tanzanite at the center.
Her custom Gucci gown was created in collaboration with Indigenous designer Joe Big Mountain of Ironhorse Quillwork. It featured a hand-wrapped porcupine quilled border in blue with a natural woven star design and sterling silver-plated bead edging.
Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper also went for black tuxedos. Gosling wore Gucci with silver bead piping, and Cooper wore double-breasted in Louis Vuitton. No ties for either, along with others.
“Bradley Cooper tells Brad Pitt to move over by leaving his tie, and Gigi Hadid, at home and instead brought his tan, a double-breasted tux embellished with turquoise buttons and slicked hair that took my breath away,” said Larry Curran, an independent brand consultant who has worked with Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman.
SANDRA HÜLLER STUNS IN SCHIAPARELLI
As for the women, Sandra Hüller was on Curran’s best-dressed list.
“Correctly, she skipped earrings and chose a diamond necklace (Cartier) that brought balance to the oversized, off-the-shoulder wings of the dress, and another sparkly embellishment placed in between them,” he said.
There was a predictable spray of sequins for the women. White looks also represented, including Kirsten Dunst in Gucci. There was lots of black for the women, too, including a custom Schiaparelli for Hüller with extended shoulders and the perfect fit.
Erika Alexander of “American Fiction” wore a white strapless gown with a black skirt trimmed in pastel tulle. The designer, Christian Siriano, said it was made in a miraculous four days.
VINTAGE MUGLER FOR LAVERNE COX
Laverne Cox, working the carpet for E!, was the epitome of Old Hollywood glam in an hourglass look of black and low-plunging gold, her hair piled high as she fluttered a feather-light neck piece that trailed behind. Her look was vintage Mugler.
Scott George, a member of the Osage Nation and the first Indigenous person to receive an Oscar nomination for best original song, was among the early arrivals in a gray look trimmed in green and purple, his tie in matching colors.
THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT ON DRESS-UP NIGHT
A couple of little cuties in nominated short films were delighted to walk. Porché Brinker of “The Last Repair Shop” was in ethereal soft blue, and Juliet Donenfeld of “Red, White and Blue” looked all-the-way grown up in a blinged-out strapless dress.
Red, an “IT” color of the awards season, had some early enthusiasts as arrivals heated up.
Issa Rae, always a red carpet standout, failed to disappoint in plunging deep green from Ami Paris. The top sparkled.
“I am wearing green for good luck,” she said. “I wanted to feel old Hollywood.”
Julee Wilson, beauty editor at large for Cosmopolitan, praised Rae’s beauty look.
“Her sleek topknot and glowing skin are the perfect combo. Her hair was elegantly pulled away to showcase high shine skin. It sparkles,” she said. “I need to know what’s making it glow so much!”
Gabrielle Union wore another knockout, a strong silver embellished look from Carolina Herrera that offered an armor vibe.
“I am feeling myself,” Union said.
VANESSA HUDGENS DEBUTS BUMP IN VERA WANG
Vanessa Hudgens brought along one special accessory. She revealed her baby bump under a body-hugging Vera Wang turtleneck gown in black as she hosted ABC’s pre-show coverage.
Among the risk-takers? Charlotte Kemp Muhl, who walked with Sean Ono Lennon in a backless and near sideless black dress. Eugene Lee Wang, following in the footsteps of Billy Porter, donned a full ball skirt with a crop jacket.
Daniel Scheinert of the Daniels wore a Fashion Brand Company jacket adorned with a snake. It’s a buzzy brand worn by a lot of comedians, including SNL’s Sarah Sherman.
Jodi Kahn, Neiman Marcus’ vice president of luxury fashion, saw plenty for her customers on the red carpet.
‘We saw a lot of black, beautifully on Sandra Hüller in Schiaparelli as well as Danielle Brooks in Dolce & Gabbana, Jennifer Lawrence in Dior and Margot Robbie in Versace,” she said. “While we usually see lots of bold color on the red carpet it’s striking to see all of the beautiful black, elegant gowns.”
She included Eilish in that group.
“In Chanel, Billie took a modern approach to ladylike style, which will easily inspire long, lean skirts and jackets into our customers wardrobes. Black will always be fashion’s favorite color.”
A BIT OF TROUSER FLARE FOR THE MEN
Jonathan Evans, style director for Esquire, said you had to look closely to see one of the biggest red carpet trends.
“Even though they kept it relatively classic otherwise, a surprising number of guys opted for flared trousers this year. Simu Liu, Bradley Cooper and Colman Domingo all embraced a little extra room around the ankle, and it looked great,” he said.
EJ Briones, executive fashion editor for Bustle, saw another strong trend.
“Embellished corsets dominated the red carpet with looks from Hailee Steinfeld in Elie Saab Couture, Florence Pugh in Del Core and Danielle Brooks in custom Dolce & Gabbana. The heavy detail of the bodice against the softness created a beautiful juxtaposition,” he said.
Among the men who opted out of black was Taylor Zakhar Perez in powder blue. Liu of “Barbie” brought the Kenergy. He rocked a black Fendi look with a wrap-around jacket closed with a brooch.
“It’s a fun situation, and I like brooches,” he said.
Colman Domingo, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Lily Gladstone were among the awards season’s fashion MVPs
Quick Read
- Margot Robbie embraced nostalgia with Barbie-themed looks, while Jeremy Allen White made a statement in white.
- Danielle Brooks showcased fun and creativity in a hybrid gown and tuxedo by Christian Siriano at the SAG Awards.
- Zendaya stood out with cutting-edge designs, including a silver cyborg suit from Mugler’s archive, during “Dune: Part Two” promotions.
- Colman Domingo impressed with bold fashion choices, including a textured gold coat and a black Louis Vuitton tuxedo with cowboy boots.
- Lily Gladstone supported Indigenous jewelry designers and collaborated with Joe Big Mountain for a custom Gucci gown at the Oscars.
- Cillian Murphy favored pinstripes and neutrals, contrasting the “Barbie” pink with his dark, elegant attire.
- Ayo Edebiri emerged as a fashion “It” girl with standout looks, including a 3D molded Louis Vuitton dress and a red Prada gown.
- Barry Keoghan mixed patterns and accessories, showing a punk-inspired fashion sense with his red Louis Vuitton ensemble.
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph brought drama to the red carpet with her fashion choices, including a draped ivory gown and a colorblock dress by Robert Wun.
- Pedro Pascal turned an arm sling into a fashion statement, pairing it with stylish ensembles at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards.
- Greta Lee captivated with bold, sculptural dresses in red and off-white, showcasing modern elegance on the red carpet.
The Associated Press has the story:
Colman Domingo, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Lily Gladstone were among the awards season’s fashion MVPs
Newslooks- NEW YORK (AP) —
This year’s red carpet season failed to disappoint, fashion-wise, with plenty of drama, personal style and new takes on Old Hollywood.
Sometimes, in the case of Margot Robbie and her all-Barbie, all-the-time looks, it was about nostalgia. For others, including Jeremy Allen White, it was a color that made the statement: white, like his name, in his case.
For Danielle Brooks, it was about the fun. Look no further than her part gown, part tuxedo and touch of purple at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, thanks to designer Christian Siriano.
While much of the fashion energy came at awards shows and related events, Zendaya headed for the desert as she promoted “Dune: Part Two” in a variety of cutting-edge designs. They included a silver cyborg suit straight from the archive of Mugler.
While Zendaya and her co-star, Timothée Chalamet, often wow on red carpets, there were other MVPs this time around. Here’s a look at a few:
COLMAN DOMINGO
Whether it’s a textured gold coat and mustard yellow suit by Valentino Haute Couture at the Critics Choice Awards or a custom black Louis Vuitton tuxedo and man brooches at the Emmys, the star of “Rustin” has left no fashion crumbs. Domingo has offered a new vision of how a leading man can dress. He loves to play with fashion and his joy shines through. He was elegant at the Oscars in a custom Louis Vuitton double-breasted tuxedo with crystal buttons and gold-tipped cowboy boots.
LILY GLADSTONE
The Indigenous actor and recent British Vogue cover star has approached her red carpet coming-out with intention, supporting Indigenous jewelry designers while promoting “Killers of the Flower Moon.” At the Golden Globes, she paired her Valentino gown and cape with beaded earrings by Lenise Omeasoo, who is Blackfeet and Cree. For the Oscars, she wore a custom Gucci gown in midnight blue that was created in collaboration with Indigenous designer Joe Big Mountain.
CILLIAN MURPHY
Is the “Oppenheimer” star the anti-Ken? Look no further than his sheer shirt and black pinstripe Saint Laurent suit at the film’s London premiere. More dark pinstripes from the same design house followed at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, this time with a loose bow at the neck. The man loves a pinstripe. In lots of neutrals, he’s been the perfect counter to all that sugary pink over at “Barbie.” His custom black Atelier Versace tux for the Oscars was adorned with a gem brooch by Sauvereign.
AYO EDEBIRI
The co-star of “The Bear” was on a red-hot fashion streak, earning official “It” girl status. There was her black 3D molded custom Louis Vuitton petal dress for the Emmys. And her smashing red custom Prada strapless gown with a floor-length train at the Golden Globes. The dress fell playfully, and youthfully, just above her ankles. Never underestimate young Hollywood.
BARRY KEOGHAN
Adventurous is the “Saltburn” star’s middle name when it comes to fashion. Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Givenchy were among his go-tos. He mixed patterns in a red Vuitton evening jacket and trouser set for the Golden Globes. Keoghan loves his bling, accessorizing his red-on-red moment with a golden belt chain, pearl necklace and Tiffany & Co. jewel earring. A little punk. A lot fab.
DA’VINE JOY RANDOLPH
It was a draped ivory mermaid gown with 3D roses at the neck at the Screen Actors Guild Awards for this longtime lover of fashion and co-star of “The Holdovers.” It was by Valdrin Sahiti. At the British Film Academy Awards, Randolph wowed in a colorblock peach-and-black body-hugger by Robert Wun. The fashion spotlight has been soaking up Randolph and the drama she has provided. She picked up a supporting actress Oscar in a custom Louis Vuitton gown in pale blue with oversize, fringed sleeves.
PEDRO PASCAL
Few could make an arm sling as sexy as “The Last of Us” star did. At the Golden Globes, his sling came with nail art that spelled “ouchy,” the best accessory of the night. He wore the sling, actually for a shoulder injury, with black trousers and a matching turtleneck that had a white yarn knot design, all by Bottega Veneta. But his big sling moment came at the Critics Choice Awards, when he wore it with a sand-color ensemble the exact shade of his fashion-forward medical device.
GRETA LEE
In the color of the season, red, and with lots of help from Loewe and some from Bottega Veneta, the co-star of “Past Lives” was a fashion sensation. The latter designed her futuristic red sculptural mood for the Governors Awards. She paired the dress with silver metallic heels. Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson was behind her modern classic off-white voluminous gown for the Golden Globes, her waved, cropped bob and Tiffany & Co. jewels the perfect touch. At the Oscars, it was a black-and-white velvet halter-neck gown by Loewe with white strips of fabric draped across her neck and down her back that attached at her hips.
