The red carpet at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre shimmered on March 11, as the stars arrived at the Oscars in a flurry of sequins, sparkles and striking metallic gowns.
Lupita Nyong’o’s Armani Privé dress and Gabrielle Union’s bedazzled Carolina Herrera number were among the glittering looks on display during an elegant.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande also opted for color-coded dressing, with the former’s emerald-green leather Louis Vuitton dress and the latter’s pillowy pink custom Giambattista Valli gown nodding to their roles in the forthcoming movie adaptation of “Wicked.”
This awards season has provided plenty of florals, cut-outs and sheer gowns, but the Oscars heralded a new theme altogether: mermaid chic.
The red carpet was awash with gowns channeling scallops and shells, from Anya Taylor-Joy’s Christian Dior Haute Couture gown, inspired by Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus,” to Best Actress nominee Carey Mulligan’s custom Balenciaga look featuring an elegant mermaid skirt.
Ahead, some of the stunning looks from the prestigious awards show.
