GapStudio Makes Its Oscars Red Carpet Debut
"Zac Posen has been steadily elevating GapStudio's profile with every red carpet. After dressing stars for everything from the ESPYs to major fashion week parties, he secured a sculpted corset gown for Barbie Ferreira on the Oscars red carpet. This blue hits even better than a great pair of jeans."—Halie LeSavage, senior fashion news editor
The former Euphoria star pulled off cobalt blue at the Oscars in custom GapStudio.
"ICE OUT" Protests Continue at the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet
"It started at the 2026 Golden Globes, continued at New York Fashion Week, and made it all the way to the Oscars red carpet: Stars have been raising their voices against abuses by ICE with 'ICE OUT' pins and pointed accessories. Glennon Doyle's bedazzled clutch summed up the movement in seven letters."—Halie LeSavage, senior fashion news editor
Glennon Doyle protested ICE's abuse with a personalized clutch.
Sara Bareilles revived the "ICE OUT" pins seen at NYFW.
Chase Infiniti's Love Affair With Lavender Continues at the Oscars
"Four days ago, Chase Infiniti attended Vanity Fair's pre-Oscars 'A Night for Young Hollywood' party in a lavender Carolina Herrera skirt set. Turns out, she was teasing her 2026 Oscars gown. Tonight, she showed out in a custom lavender Louis Vuitton gown, featuring a halter-neck bodice and ruffled tiers atop the carpet-grazing train."—Meguire Hennes, fashion staff writer
Chase Infiniti proved she can pull off any color at the 2026 Oscars.
She first tested the tint last week at Vanity Fair's pre-Oscars party.
Misty Copeland Pirouettes at the 2026 Oscars in the Tutu Trend
"Professional ballerina Misty Copeland is slated to perform en pointe at the 2026 Oscars. Before then, she endorsed the burgeoning tutu trend on the Oscars red carpet. A shoulder-padded, plunge blazer made up the top-half of her gown. Then, her stark white skirt served as a blank canvas for a tiered lace tutu. Extra points for her subtle jewelry from Jared. Copeland's step-and-repeat comes just days after Kaia Gerber tested the tutu revival in Givenchy. Perhaps the silhouette is Hollywood's way of proving to Timothée Chalamet that ballet is still very much 'alive.'"—Meguire Hennes, fashion staff writer
Misty Copeland prepared for her Oscars performance with a ballet-inspired step-and-repeat.
Renate Reinsve Sprouts a Spring 2026 Color Trend at the Oscars
"The tomato red color trend didn't just germinate on Spring 2026 runways from Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, Dior, Chanel, and Fendi. Best Actress nominee Renate Reinsve gave the shade a proper Hollywood close-up at the 2026 Oscars in a strapless gown. The design was as sharp as it was sultry, thanks to a hip-high cutout and high-low train. I, for one, hope more attendees follow her tomato-y lead tonight."—Meguire Hennes, fashion staff writer
Best Actress nominee Renate Reinsve pulled off the tomato red color trend with ease.
Rose Byrne Blooms at the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet
"When I spoke with Best Actress nominee Rose Byrne ahead of the 2026 Actor Awards, she told me she's spent red carpet season chasing 'elegance' with every look. She more than delivered at the Academy Awards in a black strapless Dior gown set with beaded lilies. To me, it looks like a woman getting her flowers and wearing them, too."—Halie LeSavage, senior fashion news editor
Rose Byrne embodied Old Hollywood glamour at the 2026 Oscars.
McKenna Grace, Well, Graces the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet
"When I caught McKenna Grace walking out of her limo, I thought of Grace Kelly. Her peony-pink dress and matching, floor-length stole were a page neatly torn from the Old Hollywood playbook."—Halie LeSavage, senior fashion news editor
McKenna Grace looked every bit a red carpet regular at the 2026 Oscars.
Hudson Williams Skates Onto the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet—and My Best-Dressed List
"My man (read: Hudson Williams) has blessed the 2026 Oscars with his sartorial prowess—for the first time ever, might I add. Following his pre-Oscars naked shirt this weekend, the Heated Rivalry star posed in an oppositely full-coverage Balenciaga suit. (According to E! News, he's been doing yoga in his look all day.) He frosted the satin lapel of his black tuxedo jacket with a diamond Serpenti brooch from Bulgari. Just a few inches south appeared a matching Serpenti watch. He's a star, ladies and gentlemen!"—Meguire Hennes, fashion staff writer
Hudson Williams walked the 2026 Oscars red carpet solo, in all black and Bulgari bling.
2026 Oscars Red Carpet Trend Watch
"It's early in the night, but there are a few trends I'm keeping a close eye on. After the Golden Globes filled with elegant black dresses, I'm expecting the Oscars to swerve toward bolder jewel tones or pearlescent white—ending the season on a bright note. I'm also hearing feather-trims are going to swish onto the red carpet via sleeves, embellished hems, and more."—Halie LeSavage, senior fashion news editor
Model Beca Michie proved LeSavage's point at the 2026 Oscars.
Bella Thorne Flaunts the First (of Many) Oscars Naked Dresses
"If the 2026 Oscars are anything like the 2026 Golden Globes, tonight will be a naked dress showdown. Bella Thorne kickstarted the trend in a long-sleeve, black Gucci gown. The brand's double-G monogram decorated Thorne's nearly-naked underlay, before a boatneck, feather-cuffed bodice made it a touch more wintery."—Meguire Hennes, fashion staff writer
Bella Thorne arrived at the 2026 Oscars in a nearly-naked dress.
'KPop Demon Hunters' Star Arden Cho Makes Her Oscars Debut
"KPop Demon Hunters is nominated for Best Animated Feature, meaning your favorite Huntrix members will grace the Oscars red carpet soon. Arden Cho, aka Rumi, was the first of the trio to arrive, dressed in Spring 2026 couture from Korean designer Miss Sohee. A strapless, black gown—with lace and fishnet naked elements—served as the base of her look. For extra drama, the actor slipped on the most voluminous of floor-length sleeves. Their moss green hue was especially eye-catching."—Meguire Hennes, fashion staff writer
Arden Cho was the first Kpop Demon Hunters star to arrive at the 2026 Oscars.
Amelia Dimoldenberg Is the 2026 Oscars Hostess With the Mostest
"Chicken Shop Date star Amelia Dimoldenberg is the Oscars' red carpet correspondent for a third year in a row. She arrived before the biggest names in Hollywood, dressed in a strapless, black A-line gown, featuring an oversize bow at the back. Its classic simplicity allowed her diamond, collar-style necklace and matching hoop earrings to take center stage."—Meguire Hennes, fashion staff writer
Amelia Dimoldenberg arrived at the 2026 Oscars in black and diamonds.
Dior’s Pre-Oscars Party Set a Stylish Tone—and Teased Surprise Celebrity Guests
"Three days before the 2026 Oscars, Dior and W Magazine gathered nominees, former winners, and fashion girls alike for an invite-only dinner. The dress code? Jonathan Anderson’s Dior, of course.
Most attendees—including Priyanka Chopra, Tracee Ellis Ross, Emily Ratajkowski, and Teyana Taylor—sourced Anderson’s first two Dior collections. Perhaps he’s reserving his 12-day-old Fall 2026 line for the real deal on Sunday.
Meanwhile, fans (myself included) were most shocked to see Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner on the guest list: The two have famously never walked the Oscars red carpet. Seeing them in Dior—Jenner in a circa-1998 camisole and Bieber in Anderson’s reimagined Bar Jacket—made me wish for their debuts this year. I also wasn’t expecting Emma Watson’s grand return to Hollywood. If the Dior party hinted Watson will attend the 2026 Oscars, it’ll be her first ceremony since 2014."—Meguire Hennes, fashion staff writer
Fingers crossed Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner attend the 2026 Oscars, too.
Your 2026 Oscars Red Carpet Fashion Cheat-Sheet
"From now until the 7 p.m. ET broadcast begins (and sometimes after, if Kylie Jenner is fashionably late again), a constant stream of corsets, naked dresses, and Spring 2026 color trends will likely dominate the Dolby Theatre’s red carpet. I’ve already established Best Actress nominees as ones to watch. The Best Supporting Actress category is equally stacked with style muses, including Teyana Taylor, Wunmi Mosaku, Amy Madigan, Elle Fanning, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. I have the utmost fashion faith in Taylor, especially after her bejeweled butt cleavage at the Golden Globes and her anatomically-correct Thom Browne gown at the Actor Awards. She’s worn the buzziest maisons this award season, but the One Battle After Another star keeps coming back to Schiaparelli. Daniel Roseberry’s Spring 2026 Couture and Fall 2026 womenswear collections are ripe for Taylor’s taking."
Teyana Taylor showed off a bedazzled behind at the 2026 Golden Globes.
"Not only is Taylor a first-time nominee, she’ll also make her Oscars debut. Chase Infiniti, Wunmi Mosaku, Arden Cho, and more will also walk the historic red carpet for the first time. Expect them to go all-out for their debuts, whether it be with a vintage or fresh-from-the-runway pull.
Meanwhile, Oscars regulars like Emma Stone, Gwyneth Paltrow, Elle Fanning, and Kate Hudson will likely stick to what works best: glamorous gowns from their favorite ateliers. I, for one, can’t wait to see which shade Louis Vuitton loyalist Stone went with. So far this season, she’s pulled off lavender and butter yellow at the Actor Awards and Golden Globes, respectively."—Meguire Hennes, fashion staff writer
Which Louis Vuitton color will Emma Stone test tonight? Place your bets, now.
How to Watch the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet Live
"Long before O’Brien’s hosting gig begins streaming on Hulu at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, Chicken Shop Date star Amelia Dimoldenberg will return as the Oscars red carpet’s official correspondent. The pre-show presentation even has a name this year: On the Red Carpet at the Oscars. Beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT, she’ll zoom in on the buzziest looks and interview your favorite stars, while Marie Claire listens closely for any designer details. Hulu will house the red carpet coverage, too, so no need to switch channels at all tonight."—Meguire Hennes, fashion staff writer