Many stars saved their best looks for the biggest red carpet of them all. Who could blame them?
The Oscars is finally here! The biggest names in Hollywood walked the red carpet at the 97th annual Academy Awards at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre and many stars saved their best looks for the biggest red carpet of them all.
From Halle Berry’s disco-ball Christian Siriano gown to Demi Moore’s Swarovski crystal-embellished Armani Privé dress, intricate detailing stood out.
Can we also talk about the numbers? Selena Gomez’s Ralph Lauren outfit, inspired by Sophia Loren, featured over 16,000 glass droplets. Ariana Grande’s Schiaparelli gown, straight from the Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture runway, was covered in over 190,000 crystal sequins, rhinestones, and cut beads, giving her tulle skirt an iridescent shimmer.
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Wicked star Cynthia Erivo delivered another standout look in a dark green Louis Vuitton gown with a theatrical collar and bow. Scarlett Johansson went for velvet in a floor-length Thierry Mugler gown with matching evening gloves. Satin was the fabric of choice for many, including Best Actress winner Mikey Madison who wore a sleek gown by Christian Dior. While Blackpink’s Lisa, now a White Lotus star, wore one of the night’s best takes on formalwear: a Markgong tuxedo-inspired gown with a red floral brooch.
The evening’s men largely played it safe, though there were a few bold choices. Timothée Chalamet opted for butter yellow Givenchy leather, and Bowen Yang in an embroidered leather Etro jacket.
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Below are some of the red carpet’s best looks:
Ariana Grande in Schiaparelli, dripping in over 190,000 crystal sequins, rhinestones, and beads.
Selena Gomez in a Sophia Loren-inspired Ralph Lauren dress adorned with 16,000 glass droplets.
Lisa (Blackpink) in a tuxedo-inspired Markgong dress with a red floral brooch.
Cynthia Erivo in dark green Louis Vuitton, complete with a theatrical bow and collar.
Scarlett Johansson in regal blue velvet by Thierry Mugler, with matching gloves.
Mikey Madison in Christian Dior Haute Couture black bodice with a pink skirt.
Lily-Rose Depp in custom Chanel black floral lace with thousands of hand-sewn embellishments.
Monica Barbaro in a pale pink silk Dior gown with a pleated skirt and beaded bodice.
Miley Cyrus in shimmering black Alexander McQueen, complete with embroidered gloves.
Emma Stone in a rhinestone-studded Louis Vuitton gown, her pixie cut styled in vintage waves.
Halle Berry in a sparkling Christian Siriano gown reminiscent of a disco ball.
Demi Moore in a silver-crystal Armani Privé gown with a dramatic bow detail.
Zoe Saldaña in a Saint Laurent gown with a deep red satin skirt and sheer gloves.
Michelle Yeoh in a royal blue Balenciaga gown with a dramatic train.
Fernanda Torres in Chanel Spring 2025 Couture, featuring a feathery skirt.
Elle Fanning in a sleek black-and-white Givenchy gown.
The men played it safe, with a few standouts:
Timothée Chalamet in butter yellow Givenchy, featuring a cropped jacket.
Sebastian Stan in Prada, pairing a classic tux with a pale yellow silk shirt.
Bowen Yang in an embroidered leather Etro jacket.
Jeff Goldblum in Prada, adding a floral touch.
Joe Alwyn in a black suit, accessorized with Bulgari jewelry.
Adrien Brody in classic black-tie with a statement brooch.
Photos from Getty Images and AP
