High-voltage style

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On Hollywood’s biggest and most fashionable night, the stars came out for a standout year of inspired looks.

Color came back to the red carpet, most notably in embellished, soft blush looks (Allison Williams in Armani Prive Couture) hot red (Sofia Carson in Giambattista Valli, Allison Janney in Reem Acra) and dramatic white looks (Margot Robbie in Chanel Haute Couture).

Hollywood legend Rita Moreno hit the red carpet in the stunning dress made of Japanese obi fabric that she originally wore in 1962 when she won an Oscar for “West Side Story.”

Along with the glitz and glam, the 90th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood brought an especially thought-provoking awards season to the finish line.

In addition to making statements about personal style, many stars used the red carpet to draw attention to much more serious causes that they support.

Mira Sorvino and Ashley Judd, who arrived together, took time to speak about their role in bringing awareness to sexual harassment in Hollywood and the workplace.

Because of sexual harassment allegations, E!’s Oscars pre-show host Ryan Seacrest became part of the red carpet story he was covering. He has denied all charges.

Here are a few standout looks at the night’s big trends: hot reds to soft blush to sparkling metallics.

JORDAN STRAUSS/INVISION JORDAN STRAUSS/INVISION Last-minute arrival and 2003 Oscar winner Nicole Kidman stuns in a blue gown from Armani Prive. Lupita Nyong’o, an Oscar winner in 2014, shimmers in a gold gown by Versace.

FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY “Ladybird” actress Saoirse Ronan in an Oscar-worthy Calvin Klein by Appointment gown.

KEVORK DJANSEZIAN/GETTY Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet stands out on the red carpet in a white tux from Berluti.

FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY Gal Gadot sparkles in a silver fringe gown by Givenchy and art decoinspired jewelry by Tiffany.