Last night marked the grand finale of awards season: the 2026 Oscars. Critics were quick to note that it was one of the most unpredictable and genuinely tense races in years, with surprise wins throughout the season keeping everyone guessing until the very end. Fashion followed a similar path. Instead of the softer spring palettes and earthy tones we saw last year, this red carpet leaned heavily into black and white. And honestly, we loved it as there’s something inherently wedding-ready about that palette. We pulled together the most striking looks, with a few hints of blue, blush, and creamy tones for balance. Let’s dive in.
Suki Waterhouse in Tamara Ralph and Robert Pattinson, Photo: Getty Images
Teyana Taylor in Chanel, Photo: Getty Images
Starting with some of the standout moments and rising stars: Sarah Pidgeon, who stars in Love Story as style icon and former Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, made a brilliant appearance in a sparkling slip dress from Calvin Klein Collection by Veronica Leoni. It felt incredibly on point—almost meta. Her co-star Paul Anthony Kelly, portraying John F. Kennedy Jr., looked dashing in a rich chestnut dinner jacket by Brunello Cucinelli.
The 2026 “Internet boyfriends” and Heated Rivalry stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, whose appearance quite literally sent fans and photographers into a frenzy, arrived at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in sheer tops that felt both daring and refined. The look struck a compelling balance: subtly sensual without compromising their masculinity or leading-man presence, proving that modern red carpet menswear can be expressive, confident, and undeniably captivating.
Paul Anthony Kelly in a Bruno Cucinnelli jacket, Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Sarah Pidgeon in Calvin Klein, Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Chanel, now under the direction of Matthieu Blazy, continues to prove it’s entering a fresh new chapter. The latest collections reinterpret classic house codes in a lighter, more youthful way, and it really shows on the red carpet. What’s especially exciting is how differently each celebrity wears the brand now. Teyana Taylor opted for a white slip dress with chain straps, Kendall Jenner wore a baby blue dress with a subtle mushroom motif, and Nicole Kidman chose an ivory strapless gown with delicate beading and an ostrich-feather hem. Even clean-shaven Pedro Pascal made a statement in a crisp white shirt with a bold floral detail. Same brand, completely different moods—that’s what makes it interesting.
There were also several luminous, almost sculptural looks from Tamara Ralph. Ryan Destiny wore a crystal gown with draped chains that caught the light beautifully, Simone Ashley appeared in a silver mesh dress with a dramatic peacock-inspired neckline, and Suki Waterhouse went for a more avant-garde combination: a high-waisted silk skirt, a crystal-encrusted bra, and a flowing cape. Each look felt bold but still refined.
Bella Hadid in Prada, Photo: Getty Images
Troye Sivan in Tom Ford, Photo: Getty Images
We also loved a pair of softer yet slightly edgy looks styled with scarves: Troye Sivan in a white tuxedo jacket with sleek black trousers by Tom Ford (under Haider Ackermann), and Bella Hadid in an elegant custom set by Prada. Both felt modern, relaxed, and effortlessly styled.
Emma Stone, as expected, delivered another flawless moment in Louis Vuitton. Her gown had a subtle Regency-era elegance—very much in line with the ongoing Bridgerton-inspired mood that continues to influence fashion.
As for the men overall, many stayed classic in black suits (with notable exceptions like Matt Bomer in a Brioni fuchsia satin dinner jacket and Chase Stokes in a red velvet jacket), but there’s still plenty of inspiration for grooms-to-be. Look closely, and you’ll notice subtle variations: shirt tones, lapel shapes, sleeve lengths, trouser cuts. It’s all in the details, and this red carpet offered a full spectrum of ideas for making a traditional look feel personal and fresh.
Olivia Rodgiro in Saint Laurent, Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Matt Bomer in Brioni, Photo: Daniele Venturelli
Kendall Jenner in Chanel, Photo: Getty Images
Colman Domingo in Jacquemus, Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Devon Lee Carlson, Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Conner Ives, Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea Raymond, Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Maximilian Davis, Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Iris Law, Photo: Getty Images
Danny Ramirez, Photo: Jamie McCarthy
Kylie Jenner in Alexander McQueen and Timothée Chalamet in Chrome Hearts, Photo: Getty Images
Ryan Destiny in Tamara Ralph, Photo: Getty Images
Dua Lipa in Schiaparelli and Callum Turner in Louis Vuitton, Photo: Getty Images
Connor Storrie in Saint Laurent and Hudson Williams, Photo: Getty Images
Alessandra Ambrosio in Sophie Couture, Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Tyler Mitchell, Photo: Neilson Barnard
Lakeith Barnard, Photo: Neilson Barnard
Karol G, Photo: Getty Images
Shaboozey, Photo: Getty Images
Olandria Carthen, Photo: Getty Images
Jeremy Allen White, Photo: Getty Images
Simone Ashley in Tamara Ralph, Photo: Getty Images
Kiernan Shipka, Photo: Neilson Barnard
Wagner Moura, Photo: Getty Images
Tucker Halpern and Sophie Hawley-Weld, Photo: Getty Images
Chris Evans in Giorgio Armani, Photo: Getty Images
Jeremy Pope in Ami Paris, Photo: Getty Images
Misty Copeland in David Koma, Photo: Getty Images
Jacob Elordi in Bottega Veneta, Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Mia Goth in Dior, Photo: Getty Images
Reece Feldman in Tanner Fletcher, Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Ariana Greenblatt in John Galliano, Photo: Matei Horvath/FilmMagic
Paul Mescal in Celine and Gracie Abrams in Chanel, Photo: Julian Hamilton/Getty Images
Auli’i Cravalho in Antonio Marras, Photo: Getty Images
Anna Wintour, Photo: Getty Images
Leonardo DiCaprio in Dior, Photo: Getty Images
Gwyneth Paltrow in Giorgio Armani Privé, Photo: Getty Images
Pedro Pascal in Chanel, Photo: Getty Images
Elle Fanning in Givenchy by Sarah Burton, Photo: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images
Shaboozey in Campillo, Photo: Getty Images
Jack O’Connell in Dunhill, Photo: Getty Images
Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton, Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Benicio del Toro in Giorgio Armani, Photo: Getty Images
Nicole Kidman in Chanel, Photo: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images
Beca Michie in Georges Chakra, Photo: Getty Images
Delroy Lindo, Photo: Savion Washington/Penske Media via Getty Images
Chase Stokes, Photo: Getty Images
Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Dior and Nick Jonas, Photo: Getty Images
