The 98th Oscars have wrapped, but the fashion on the red carpet still has us talking. While One Battle After Another dominated the awards, who were the winners in the style stakes?
Well that's it folks! Another awards season has come and gone - and this year’s 98th Academy Awards delivered its fair share of history-making moments.
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It was a triumphant night for Paul Thomas Anderson, who finally claimed his first Best Director Oscar for the sweeping politically-charged epic One Battle After Another, which also secured Best Picture.
In the acting races, Michael B. Jordan edged past Timothée Chalamet to take home Best Actor for his dual performance as twins in Sinners. Meanwhile, Hamnet star Jessie Buckley - widely tipped throughout the season - capped off a hugely successful awards run with the Best Actress trophy.
But once the speeches end and the statues are handed out, one question always lingers: who really won the red carpet? Because at the Oscars, the fashion is almost as competitive as the awards themselves.
Here are 14 looks that stood out from the crowd.
Renate Reinsve
Celebrating her first Oscar nomination for Sentimental Value, Norwegian actor Renate Reinsve brought a bold splash of colour to the red carpet. She turned heads in a sleek custom red-hot gown by Louis Vuitton, featuring a thigh-high slit and dramatic flowing train.
Someone get me a fan, please!
Michael B. Jordan
Congrats to Michael B. Jordan who took home the award for Best Actor for his twin-turning performance in Sinners - and he sure looked mighty dapper while doing so!
The actor marked his historic first Oscar win in a sleek custom black suit by Louis Vuitton, styled with the help of Jason Bolden. He looked mighty fine - but saying that, he could've probably shown up in a bin bag and we’d still be swooning.
Jessie Buckley
The Irish star of Hamnet continued her strong awards-season style streak in a show-stopping custom colour-block gown by Chanel, featuring a red off-the-shoulder bodice and a soft pink flowing skirt.
A perfect look for her big moment.
Anne Hathaway
While not nominated this year, Anne Hathaway proved she still knows how to own an Oscars red carpet. She he wore a strapless black gown scattered with pink florals, finished with a flared skirt and sweeping train.
Black opera gloves and glittering diamond jewellery added the final touch to a look that even Miranda Priestly would approve of.
Mia Goth
Making her Oscars debut, Mia Goth ditched the Gothic vibes she’s known for and embraced pure fairy-tale elegance at the 98th Academy Awards.
The Frankenstein actor graced the red carpet in a cream, frilly Dior gown layered with delicate lace florals and scalloped hems, topped with blooming fabric flowers on the bust. Chef's kiss.
Pedro Pascal
The internet's very own daddy, Pedro Pascal, traded his usual moustache and beard look for a younger, sleeker vibe. He paired the striking change with a chic Chanel suit, along with a matching Chanel watch and glasses. Simple but effective.
Zoe Saldaña
Saldaña, who recently became the highest grossing actress of all time, brought understated glamour to the 98th Academy Awards, with a daring black Saint Laurent slipdress with a sheer floral lace bodice and a soft matte skirt.
Returning as a presenter after her Best Supporting Actress win last year, she completed the look with a statement Cartier necklace and sparkling diamond accessories.
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor, making her Oscars debut with a Best Supporting Actress nomination for One Battle After Another, brought maximal glamour to this year's red carpet.
She wowed in a feather-fringe, silver-sparkle Chanel gown with a sheer crystal-embellished bodice and cascading black-and-white feathers down the train. No notes.
Damson Idris
Damnnnnn son! The British F1: The Movie star looked effortlessly cool in a custom Prada navy suit, complete with a bespoke diamond brooch he designed himself under his fine jewelry label, DIDRIS. His look was certainly worthy of pole position.
Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti made her Oscars debut in style, stepping out onto the red carpet in an extravagant custom lavender Louis Vuitton gown. The silk dress featured asymmetric, multilayered frills cascading down the side - a labour of love that reportedly took over 750 hours to craft.
Safe to say, this probably won’t be the last time we see Infiniti steal the spotlight on the Oscars red carpet.
Timothée Chalamet
Chalamet wrapped up his chaotic Marty Supreme awards season in one of the night’s most talked-about looks - an all-white Givenchy suit with wide-legged trousers, matching shoes, and black shades.
Some fans saw Backstreet Boys vibes, others suggested he looked like a very questionable prom date - but hey, it’s hard not to respect him for trying something a little different. Keep doing your thing Timmy!
Wunmi Mosaku
Sinners star Wunmi Mosaku has been owning awards season red carpets while pregnant with her second child - and this emerald green Louis Vuitton dress kept the jewel-tone theme going strong.
Wagner Moura
Proving you don’t need always need sequins or flash to own the red carpet,the infinitely handsome Wagner Moura oozed class with a sleek Zegna jacket, accented with a brooch and an Omega watch.
Elle Fanning
The ethereal Elle Fanning, ladies and gentlemen!
Up for Best Supporting Actress for Sentimental Value, she floated down the red carpet in a dreamy custom Givenchy gown adorned with wisteria petals, finished with sparkling Cartier jewels. Delicate, magical, and utterly fairytale-worthy - a true princess moment.
