BEST DRESSED

1 Cate Blanchett in Louis Vuitton

The Tàr best actress nominee put a spotlight on sustainability throughout awards season, including her Oscar-night look by Louis Vuitton. “This sustainable look is designed with a top from an archival collection and a skirt cut from fully sustainable silk,” posted her stylist, Elizabeth Stewart. This year, for the first time, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences distributed a style guide encouraging sustainable choices on the carpet.

2 Halle Bailey in Dolce & Gabbana

On the carpet, the star of the upcoming live-action The Little Mermaid said she loved the feel of her custom tulle turquoise gown that allowed her to “go into the fairy-tale world and give ’em princess for one day.” Diamonds by De Beers Jewellers completed her look.

3 Paul Mescal in Gucci 6 Michael B. Jordan in Louis Vuitton

The Creed III star’s black double-breasted tuxedo, accented with a pair of Tiffany & Co.’s iconic “Bird on a Rock” brooches, perfectly played into the evening’s elegant vibe. Most of the A-list actors embraced classic elegance on the Oscars’ red carpet, including Aftersun nominee Mescal, who paired his ivory Gucci dinner jacket with widecuffed trousers that felt both modern and ’70s-inspired. He also wore a Cartier earring and brooch and the house’s Privé Tank Chinoise watch.

4 Danai Gurira in Jason Wu

The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star wore a strapless black gown that felt modern thanks to its distressed neckline, as well as an abundance of Messika diamonds, including a choker woven into her towering hairstyle by Larry Sims. “This is my African self coming out here,” Gurira said of her look on the carpet.

5 Janelle Monáe in Vera Wang Haute

Color blocking was a big trend on the Oscars champagnehued carpet, and Monáe stood out in a midriff-baring cut in brilliant orange and classic black, enhanced by heritage and current diamonds by Paris-based Reza.

7 Hong Chau in Prada

The nominated star of

The Whale was intimately involved in the creation of her pink Prada gown, requesting a longer train and the addition of a Mandarin collar to honor her heritage. Mikimoto pearl and diamond jewels finished her look.

8 Elizabeth Olsen in Givenchy

Among the night’s edgier outfits, Olsen’s halter-neck dress was crafted of black chain mail, embellished with beaded fringe and finished with a sheer silk overlay.