Jessie Buckley in custom Chanel
Best Actress winner Jessie Buckley wore a two-tone Chanel gown with a ruched off-the-shoulder detail that was inspired by Grace Kelly’s 1956 Oscars dress, designed by Edith Head.
Teyana Taylor in custom Chanel and Tiffany & Co. jewellery
Feathers proved to be a micro-trend on the Oscars’ red carpet, and Teyana Taylor led the charge in her custom Chanel look. This awards season, Taylor has been one of the most exciting stars to watch on the red carpet, having chosen the likes of Schiaparelli, Thom Browne and Burberry. This Matthieu Blazy design is a fitting way to end a stellar run for the actress.
Emma Stone in custom Louis Vuitton and Repossi jewellery
Bugonia star Emma Stone looked ethereal in a shimmering backless Louis Vuitton gown with a square neckline and cap sleeves. The dress took 600 hours to make, and Stone paired it with Repossi jewels and an effortless bob hairstyle.
Rose Byrne in Dior
Rose Byrne, nominated for a Best Actress award for her role in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, wore a strapless, structural gown by Dior. Decorated with swirling floral embroidery, Byrne accessorised with a yellow diamond necklace by Taffin by James de Givenchy.
Wunmi Mosaku in Louis Vuitton
Wunmi Mosaku, pregnant with her second child, looked incredible in a glittering green Louis Vuitton gown with a cold-shoulder detail. The Sinners actress has looked nothing short of regal this awards season, previously choosing designers including Ahluwalia and Matthew Reisman.
Nicole Kidman in Chanel
Nicole Kidman was reunited with Ewan McGregor on Moulin Rouge’s 25th anniversary to present an award at this year’s Oscars. For the occasion, she wore a crystal-embroidered peplum gown by Matthieu Blazy for Chanel. It was one of many feathered creations seen on this year’s red carpet.
Renate Reinsve in Louis Vuitton
Renate Reinsve, working with her stylist Karla Welch, has delivered some excellent looks this awards season. For the Oscars, where she was nominated for her role in Sentimental Value, Reinsve chose a minimalist scarlet Louis Vuitton gown with an asymmetric hemline.
Zoe Saldaña in Saint Laurent
Zoe Saldaña chose a simple, striking black gown by Saint Laurent. It featured a lingerie-inspired lace bodice, accessorised with Cartier jewellery.
Chase Infiniti in Louis Vuitton
One Battle After Another star Chase Infiniti wore a custom lilac Louis Vuitton dress with a cascading ruffled skirt, paired with De Beers jewellery.
Elle Fanning in Givenchy by Sarah Burton
Elle Fanning channeled Old Hollywood glamour in a strapless white gown by Sarah Burton for Givenchy. It featured intricate embroidery inspired by a wisteria trellis from her childhood home; she paired it with jewels from Cartier.
Kate Hudson in custom Giorgio Armani Privé
Best Actress nominee Kate Hudson wore a jade green gown by Armani Privé. It featured a sweetheart neckline and peplum waist, ornately embellished in stone and crystal embroidery from the spring/summer 2026 collection.
Anne Hathaway in Valentino
To present an award alongside Anna Wintour, nodding to the upcoming The Devil Wears Prada sequel, Anne Hathaway wore a floral embroidered strapless gown from Valentino’s spring 2026 Haute Couture collection. Cinched with a black belt, Hathaway wore it with black opera gloves and Bulgari diamonds.
Gwyneth Paltrow in Giorgio Armani Privé
Leaning into the ’90s minimalism for which she’s become renowned, Gwyneth Paltrow wore a custom sleek gown by Giorgio Armani Privé, featuring dramatic side slits. She teamed it with jewellery from Tiffany & Co. and Christian Louboutin heels.
Ejae in custom Dior
Having just attended her first Dior show in Paris, it was no surprise that Ejae’s glittering gold gown was made for her by Jonathan Anderson. Picking up the award for Best Original Song, the K-Pop Demon Hunters star said she was saving her gold dress moment for the Academy Awards – and it paid off.
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