Your Ultimate Guide to the Oscars Red Carpet

The Oscars are THE biggest night in Hollywood, which means the sartorial stakes are high for the leading ladies of film. Lucky for us, this year’s nominees and presenters did not disappoint on the red carpet. From Saoirse Ronan’s sultry emerald Calvin Klein number to Cate Blanchett’s dreamy seafoam green Armani Privé showstopper, the noteworthy looks just kept on coming. So who else made our best dressed list? Keep reading to see all of our favourites from the 88th annual Academy Awards.

 

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WHO: Cate Blanchett

WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role for Carol

WEAR: Armani Privé seafoam green mermaid gown with Swarovski crystals and feathers; Tiffany Co. jewellery; Roger Vivier clutch; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. 

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WHO: Alicia Vikander

WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Supporting Role for The Danish Girl

WEAR: Louis Vuitton custom bustier silk taffeta yellow dress embroidered with silver and transparent beads, mirrors, and crystal; earrings; ring; and custom silver pumps.

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WHO: Rooney Mara

WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Supporting Role for Carol

WEAR: Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci gown. 

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WHO: Saoirse Ronan

WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role for Brooklyn

WEAR: Calvin Klein Collection emerald sequin dress with velvet straps; Chopard jewellery.

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WHO: Charlize Theron

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Christian Dior custom gown; Harry Winston jewellery; Jimmy Choo shoes.

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WHO: Naomi Watts

WHAT: Actress, The Divergent Series: Allegiant 

WEAR: Armani Privé gown; Bulgari jewellery and clutch; Stuart Weitzman shoes. 

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WHO: Jennifer Lawrence

WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role for Joy

WEAR: Dior Haute Couture dress; Chopard jewellery.

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WHO: Brie Larson

WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role for Room

WEAR: Gucci dress.

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WHO: Margot Robbie

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Tom Ford leather applique cross-front drape fitted dress in antique gold, black minaudière clutch with gold surround, and black custom velvet evening pumps; Forevermark Diamonds jewellery.

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WHO: Lady Gaga

WHAT: Nominee, Music (Original Song) for “Til It Happens To You,” The Hunting Ground

WEAR: Brandon Maxwell custom jumpsuit; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery; Brian Atwood shoes.

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WHO: Olivia Wilde

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Valentino Haute Couture dress; Neil Lane jewellery; Roger Vivier clutch. 

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WHO: Reese Witherspoon

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Oscar de la Renta custom gown; Tiffany Co. jewellery; Jimmy Choo shoes. 

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WHO: Kate Winslet

WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Supporting Role for Steve Jobs

WEAR: Ralph Lauren gown; Nirav Modi jewellery.

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WHO: Julianne Moore

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Chanel gown; Chopard jewellery.

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WHO: Emily Blunt

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Prada blush pink cady empire waist gown enriched with crystal and damier embroidery; Sophia Webster shoes.

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WHO: Chrissy Teigen

WHAT: Model 

WEAR: Marchesa custom nude tulle fishtail gown with garnet crystals and bronze floral embroidery; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery; Swarovski clutch; Stuart Weitzman shoes.

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WHO: Mindy Kaling

WHAT: Nominee, Best Animated Film for Inside Out

WEAR: Elizabeth Kennedy dress; Effie jewellery; Prada clutch.

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WHO: Daisy Ridley

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Chanel Haute Couture dress and jewellery; Christian Louboutin shoes. 

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WHO: Sarah Silverman

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Sarah Flint shoes. 

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WHO: Sofia Vergara

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Marchesa gown; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.

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WHO: Olivia Munn

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Stella McCartney dress; Forevermark Diamonds jewellery; Jimmy Choo clutch and shoes. 

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WHO: Tina Fey

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Versace custom gown; Bulgari jewellery.

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WHO: Jennifer Garner

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Versace gown; Neil Lane jewellery; Rene Caovilla shoes.

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WHO: Sophie Turner

WHAT: Actress, Game of Thrones

WEAR: Galvan custom mint green crepe dress with a boned corset and Swarovski crystal fabric detailing; Tiffany Co. jewellery; Christian Louboutin shoes.

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WHO: Kerry Washington

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Atelier Versace gown; Harry Winston jewellery; Gianvito Rossi shoes. 

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WHO: Amy Poehler

WHAT: Nominee, Best Animated Film for Inside Out

WEAR: Andrew Gn gown; Brian Atwood shoes.

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WHO: Priyanka Chopra

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Zuhair Murad structured cage bustier mermaid dress in white silk tulle adorned with 3D shimmering climbing flowers; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery; Jimmy Choo shoes.

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