Oscar Sunday marked the conclusion of yet another star-studded, chaotic award season. With historic wins such as Autumn Durald becoming the first woman to win Best Cinematography, it was one for the books. What celebrity fashion has demonstrated in recent years is an oxymoron: a migration towards plain designs and downright bold choices that make you question the physics of how the piece stays together. At the 2026 Academy Awards, whether it be veterans of the entertainment industry or stars at the dawn of their careers, they made sure they left their mark on the red carpet and beyond.
Elle Fanning
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Elle Fanning, nominated for her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the International Feature winner Sentimental Value, made a dazzling appearance in custom Givenchy, the same fashion house behind Audrey Hepburn’s iconic black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. She collaborated with longtime stylist Samantha McMillan and Givenchy’s Sarah Burton to create a nostalgic dress that honored the women of Hollywood’s past. “My favorites all had one thing in common,” she said in an interview with Vogue, “They felt true to who was wearing them and have never gone out of style. I knew I wanted to steer clear of trends and keep the look timeless and feminine.” Fanning paired the dress with an archival Cartier diamond necklace from 1903 and sought to incorporate silver wisteria petals into the design as a tribute to her childhood home.
Mikey Madison
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Mikey Madison dazzled in scarlet as she arrived at the Dolby Theater in a velvet Dior gown. The dress, which features floral details, an off-the-shoulder look, and a slit in the front, did not fail to turn heads as she made her way onto the carpet and then into the night. Christian Dior himself once said that “after women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given the world.” Long after he’s gone, his words live on through Madison’s look, and make her passing of the torch onto Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley all the more meaningful, as the latter spoke of her gratitude for her new motherhood.
Michael B. Jordan
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Certainly, a rundown of the best-dressed at the Academy Awards would be incomplete without Michael B. Jordan. The Oscar-winning actor rocked a custom-made Louis Vuitton suit, accompanied by a delicate chain, and his signature hoop earrings. It’s truly refreshing to see the perfect refinement that elevates a simple black suit and echoes a growing trend in men’s fashion. What’s notable about Jordan’s red carpet look is how he indirectly leans into Smoke/Stack’s backstory as WWI veterans through the army-style tailoring. These creative choices really do highlight the divine timing of his victories. Shining, he is indeed!
Tate McRae
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Canadian popstar Tate McRae donned a glamorous, handmade red gown mixed with satin and chiffon at the Vanity Fair afterparty. Throughout her Miss Possessive Tour, McRae has been making fashion headlines as she experiments with various styles, from custom Herve Leger on the United States leg to more elaborate corsets and sparkling one-pieces when she kicked off the world tour in Europe last spring. Sunday night, she teamed up with Parisian designer Ludovic de Saint Sernin. It won’t be long until McRae is on the Oscars red carpet, seeing as her Grammy-nominated song Just Keep Watching was featured in the Best Sound-winning film F1.
McKenna Grace
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McKenna Grace stunned in Vera Wang at her Oscars debut, as she pays homage to Gwyneth Paltrow’s 1999 red carpet glam. This flowing satin pastel-pink gown, paired with a stunning updo and a diamond necklace, ties the look together. Grace’s looks were on the timeless side, as her Cinderella-style dress made her feel straight out of a fairytale. The 19-year-old took to Instagram to voice her gratitude at receiving the invitation and called attending just the ceremony ‘a dream come true’. It’s safe to say the Oscar ceremonies in Grace’s future have big shoes to fill.
Chase Infiniti
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Chase Infiniti rose to stardom as Willa Ferguson in the Best Picture-winning film One Battle After Another, playing Leonardo DiCaprio’s daughter. The Gen Z actress made her Oscars debut in a lilac Louis Vuitton gown, having become a brand ambassador for the label last December. While many attendees gravitate toward a monochromatic palette, Infiniti’s dress evokes the iconic lavender fields of Provence. The ruffles add a beautiful dimension that undoubtedly solidifies the red carpet as her runway.
Wunmi Mosaku
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Wunmi Mosaku sported a sparkling emerald maternity gown by Louis Vuitton. When crafting this look, Mosaku sought bright, colorful tones that would light up the night. Likewise to Infiniti, Mosaku emphasized the importance of drifting away from plain and embracing timeless glam that is sure to turn heads. The Sinners actress had scored her first Academy Award nomination for her role as the Hoodoo practitioner Annie.
Jacob Elordi
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Jacob Elordi’s three-piece Bottega Veneta tux may seem simple upon first glance, but there are quite a few details to the outfit that showcase it as otherwise. The ensemble is a callback to Old Hollywood with a hint of modern charm thanks to his diamond earring. Elordi has had a thrilling awards season, earning his first Oscar nomination for his role as The Creature in Frankenstein. Surrounded by a stacked cast with luminaries such as Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth, and Guillermo del Toro behind the camera, to say Elordi has solidified his star power this decade is an understatement.
Anne Hathaway
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Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking! Anne Hathaway presented alongside her Devil Wears Prada co-star Meryl Streep at the Academy Awards and dressed for the occasion in a mermaid-cut Valentino gown featuring arm-length gloves. The outfit also included a necklace of rare Bulgari diamonds. 2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Anne, as she is reprising her role as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada 2 and will be playing Penelope in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey.
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Evelyn is a senior from the Chicago area majoring in Digital Media Practices and Jewish Studies with a minor in French. This past summer, she studied creative writing in Paris. Evelyn has held a variety of positions within the Crescent and is incredibly excited to begin her role as Senior Editor. After graduating from Tulane, she hopes to move to Los Angeles to pursue her film career.
