The Best Red Carpet Looks From The Oscars 2021 (Updated!)
The red carpet fashions at the 93rd Oscars were proof, like the other awards shows of 2021 before them, that people could not wait to get out of the confines of their home —at least those who didn’t gain the Quarantine Twenty— and spread their metaphorical peacock feathers.
Oscars 2021 Red Carpet
Zendaya wore Bulgari Jewelry with her custom yellow Valentino
Tired of being cooped up during a pandemic and optimistic about the quarantine vaccinations and future, attendees rebelled against Comfys and stained t-shirts in favor of bold, bright and skin-baring. Those who didn’t stand apart for their outrageousness, stood out instead for retro-style glamour or unusual custom couture and jewels.
Regina King’s custom Louis Vuitton gown was jewel-encrusted
There were many who went with the Old Hollywood Glamour look, only showing a bit more skin with plunging necklines, bare midriffs or slits cut up to (insert your favorite phrase here).
Amanda Seyfried in Giorgio Armani PrivéAmanda Seyfried at the 93rd OscarsCarey Mulligan in Valentino CoutureCarey Mulligan in Valentino CoutureAngela Bassett in custom Alberta FerrettiAngela Bassett in custom Alberta FerrettiHalle Berry in Dolce and GabbanaMaria Bakalova in Louis VuittonMaria Bakalova in Louis Vuitton, jewelry from Moussaieff JewellersRegina King in custom Louis VuittonRegina King in custom Louis VuittonAndra Day in a custom gold lamé Vera WangAndra Day accessorized her Vera Wang gown with rings, fingernails, a bejeweled clutch and those legs.Leslie Odom Jr. in gold Brioni and Nicolette Robinson in glamorous Zuhair Murad
Bold and Bright:
It was impressive how many could carry off the crazy bright pinks, purples, and yellows.
H.E.R. in custom DundasZendaya in Valentino Haute CoutureZendaya in Valentino Haute CoutureColman Domingo in Atelier VersaceRenee Zellweger in Giorgio ArmaniDesmond Roe and Travon Free, both in Dolce & GabbanaDetailing inside the bright yellow and black Dolce & Gabbanna jacketsDua Lipa in BalenciagaWe couldn’t forget Questlove’s Gold Crocs
Just Great Taste
And still others simply showed great taste for the unique:
Charlese Antoinette in RodarteCharlese Antoinette in RodarteLaverne Cox in Christian SirianoTiara Thomas in custom Jovana Louis.Jurnee Smollett in Elie Saab World with jewelry by MessikaMargot Robbie in custom ChanelMargot Robbie in custom ChanelCeleste Waite in custom GucciVanessa Kirby in GucciViola Davis in Alexander McQueenThe strategically cut out bodice of Viola Davis’ custom Alexander McQueen gownSacha Baron Cohen in Ralph Lauren Purple Label and Isla Fisher in Dior.
Some of their stunning jewelry:
There were some disappointments, though. Glenn Close’s beaded tunic would have been acceptable had she not used the black netting or had the tunic cut up further. Marlee Matlin’s Medieval Princess sweep-the-floor sleeves and Reese Witherspoon’s Grecianesque gown just left us sad.
Not making the cut: Glenn Close, Marlee Matlin and Reese Witherspoon
You can see every look for the Oscars (even the ones we really don’t like) on our Pinterest board “Everything Oscar”
