There is no finer stage than the Oscars when it comes to red carpet attire. The event, which is inspired by decades of Hollywood glamour, gives performers the chance to dress up as movie stars and showcase themselves in high-octane personalized outfits that highlight the best features of their public personas. Guests at 2022 explored modern movie star elegance with clothes that bowed to the past while being relevant to today’s issues.
Zendaya
Zendaya continues to steal the show on every red carpet she walks down, and the Oscars are no exception. Her Valentino ensemble included a short white shirt and a gleaming silver skirt.
Billie Eilish
Winner of an Academy Award With her ruffled black dress and flicked shoulder-length bob, Billie Eilish went full-on Gucci.
Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o looked stunning in this golden Prada gown, one of our favorite looks of the night.
Zoe Kravitz
With her pastel pink floor-length Saint Laurent dress, Batman actor Zoe Kravitz kept things simple.
Rachel Zegler
Rachel Zegler was astonished as she appeared for the night to deliver an award in Christian Dior SS22 Couture, following an outcry over her lack of invitation.
Jessica Chastain
Winner of Best Actress In this Gucci gown, Jessica Chastain looked like a pastel dream.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross can’t be beaten when it comes to the fashion stakes. Take, for example, this Carolina Herrera FW22 ready-to-wear outfit.
Kristen Stewart
Oscars for short films? That is very revolutionary. Kristen Stewart’s handmade Chanel short suit is stunning.
H.E.R.
H.E.R. wore a Carolina Herrera PF22 neon dress that was striking and vibrant.
Lily James
This year, Lily James wore Atelier Versace FW21 Couture to the Oscars, channeling her inner Barbie Girl.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith made a striking debut in this emerald gown by Jean Paul Gaultier SS22 Couture.
Serena Williams
If you’re unsure, go for pink and lace in the style of Serena Williams in Gucci.
Rudolph, Maya
Thank you very much for allowing us to swan around the house in Maya Rudolph’s orange Valentino gown.
Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis’ soft pink Zuhair Murad SS22 Couture gown has it all, from the asymmetrical one shoulder and train to the belted waist.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman wore a diamond necklace and a bold red lip with her violet handmade Armani Privé gown.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
The framework! The precious metal! Maggie Gyllenhaal looks stunning in this handmade Schiaparelli gown.
Naomi Scott
Naomi Scott looked stunning in handmade Fendi Couture.
Caitriona Balfe
The Belfast actor spiced up the standard sleek silhouette with a billowing white train with this handmade Louis Vuitton gown.
Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst, star of The Power of the Dog, ruffled some feathers in this stunning vintage Christian Lacroix red gown.
Alana Haim
Alana Haim, nominated for Best Actress, looked stunning in her Louis Vuitton gown.
Niecy Nash
In this bright pink Monsoon gown, Niecy Nash was a vision.
Olivia Colman
Olivia Colman, a nominee, looked stunning in this silver metallic gown.
Buckley Jessie
Jessie Buckley, who plays Jessie in the film The Lost Daughter, looked stunning in this peachy handmade Erdem gown.
Sofia Carson
Sofia Carson’s Giambattista Valli FW21 Couture gown had us swooning.
Megan Thee Stallion
The singer wore blue shoes to complement her Gaurav Gupta gown, structured and beautiful.
Looking at the best and boldest looks from the evening provides a quick snapshot of the red carpet’s present status. The winning designs were elegant yet distinctive, and they should inspire fashionistas for years to come. We were amazed this year as the previous year by the outfits… Let us know which of the looks mentioned above appeals to you more in the comments…