The best looks from the Oscars 2024 red carpet

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The red carpet at Hollywood’s Dolby Theater sparkled on Sunday as stars arrived at the Oscars in a flurry of sequins, sparkles and eye-catching metallic dresses.

Lupita Nyong’o’s Armani Privé dress, Gabrielle Union’s stunning Carolina Herrera gown and Michelle Yeoh’s custom Balenciaga dress were among the stunning looks on display during an elegant, if somewhat unadventurous, evening of fashion on the carpet red. (In fact, a good number of attendees opted for monochromatic ensembles in black, white, or black and white.)

Elsewhere, “Barbie” actress America Ferrera gave the metallic trend a pop of color with a pink Atelier Versace chainmail design, while her co-star Margot Robbie took a rare break from Barbie pink in an equally sparkly black Versace dress. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande also opted to dress color-coded, with the former’s emerald green leather Louis Vuitton dress and the latter’s custom pink quilted Giambattista Valli dress referencing their roles in the upcoming film adaptation of ” “Wicked.”

Michelle Yeoh stunned in a custom Balenciaga dress and elegant black opera gloves.

This awards season has delivered plenty of florals, slits and sheer dresses, but the Oscars heralded a whole new theme: mermaid elegance.

Sunday’s red carpet was awash with dresses imitating scallops and shells, from Anya Taylor-Joy’s Christian Dior Haute Couture dress, inspired by Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” to the Best Actress nominee’s custom Balenciaga look. Carey Mulligan in an elegant mermaid skirt. Elsewhere, Emma Stone wowed in a custom shell-inspired Louis Vuitton dress with a flared peplum waist, and Hailee Steinfeld looked ethereal in a seafoam green Elie Saab Couture design.

The evening’s menswear was relatively minimal, on what is typically the most formal red carpet in Hollywood (although that didn’t stop Simu Liu and “Young Royals” star Omar Rudberg from appearing shirtless). Even actors known for their colorful suits like Colman Domingo and Ryan Gosling, who came to Louis Vuitton and Gucci, respectively, stuck to a mostly black palette, although many accessorized with brooches, bracelets and pins. Gosling, however, made the switch to a hot pink number for his Best Original Song-nominated performance of “I’m Just Ken” during the ceremony.

Meanwhile, Ramy Youssef, Mark Ruffalo, Mahershala Ali and Finneas used their lapels to call for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. They were joined by a handful of attendees, including Billie Eilish, Ava DuVernay and Quannah Chasinghorse, who wore red pins as part of the Artists4Ceasefire campaign.

Scroll down to see the best looks from the 96th Academy Awards.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, wore a custom Louis Vuitton gown with hand-embroidered tulle and oversized fringe sleeves.
Cillian Murphy wore a custom Atelier Versace suit finished with a gemstone brooch designed by Hong Kong-based designer Bertrand Mak's jewelry brand Sauvereign.
Greta Lee, styled by Danielle Goldberg, wore an elegant black and white Loewe dress.
Lily Gladstone, nominated for Best Actress for
Taking a rare break from Barbie pink, Margot Robbie stunned in a sparkling black Versace dress with Fred Leighton jewels.
Ariana Grande seemingly nodded to her role as the good witch in the upcoming movie “Wicked” with her pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress that featured padded accessories at the waist and a long train.
Carey Mulligan's custom Balenciaga dress featured an elegant flared mermaid skirt. The Best Actress nominee wore Fred Leighton jewelry and was one of several stars to wear black evening gloves.
Riz Ahmed arrived in a black Marni ensemble with a knee-length coat.
Melissa McCarthy channeled old Hollywood glamor in a red dress with magenta sleeves. The actor accessorized with Dena Kemp jewelry.
Oscar-nominated “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig dazzled in a champagne-colored Gucci dress.
“Dune” star Florence Pugh turned heads in a silver Del Core dress with flowing straps. The actor paired the dress with sparkling Bulgari jewelry.
Sterling K. Brown wore a navy Dior Men suit paired with a black satin scarf and bow tie.
Regina King wore a striking orange Atelier Versace dress with Pomellato jewelry.
Ryan Gosling, nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in “Barbie,” arrived in a custom Gucci suit lined with silver sequins.
Emma Stone, nominated for Best Actress for her performance in “Poor Things,” wore a custom Louis Vuitton dress with a flared waist and shell details.
Best Actor nominee Bradley Cooper kept it classic with a custom Louis Vuitton suit and Tambour watch. Cooper arrived with his mother, Gloria Campano.
Ava DuVernay wore a custom baby blue Louis Vuitton dress with over-the-shoulder buckled straps. The filmmaker accessorized with REZA jewelry and a red pin indicating her support for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Ready to perform the Oscar-nominated song
Jennifer Lawrence walked the carpet in a custom retro polka dot look by Christian Dior Haute Couture.
Lupita Nyong'o hit the red carpet in a stunning Armani Privé dress with feather embellishments at the waist and hem. The actor accessorized with white gold jewelry from De Beers.
Emily Blunt wore a striking Schiaparelli dress with floating straps. She was photographed with her husband John Krasinski in an off-white tuxedo.
Alluding to her upcoming appearance in the film adaptation of “Wicked,” Cynthia Erivo wore an emerald green leather dress by Louis Vuitton.
Best Supporting Actress nominee Jodie Foster (pictured alongside wife Alexandra Hedison) looked elegant in a satin Loewe dress that flowed into a sparkling floor-length skirt. The actor accessorized with jewelry from Kwiat and Fred Leighton.
Anya Taylor-Joy wowed in a Christian Dior Haute Couture dress with dazzling layers of petals inspired by the
Danielle Brooks arrived in a stunning Dolce & Gabbana knit coat dress.
Andrea Riseborough wore a striking long-sleeved, tartan-printed Loewe dress.
Billie Eilish, nominated for Best Original Song, arrived at the ceremony at Chanel.
Hailee Steinfeld looked a dream in an Elie Saab Couture dress with gold floral embellishments at the bust and wrists and a floor-length belt.
Ke Huy Quan wore a Giorgio Armani double-breasted suit in deep red with amber tones.
Kirsten Dunst, who arrived with her husband Jesse Plemons, wore an elegant Gucci dress with a plunging neckline and an elegant floor-length silhouette. The actor completed the look with Fred Leighton jewelry.
Best Actor nominee Colman Domingo wore a black Louis Vuitton double-breasted suit with a statement bow tie and David Yurman jewelry.
Issa Rae, who appeared in two nominated films (
South Korean actor Teo Yoo wore a custom navy blue double-breasted suit by Louis Vuitton. The “Past Lives” star completed the look with a turtle brooch in honor of her late pet turtle Momo, she told Variety on the red carpet.
Best Original Song nominee (for “I'm Just Ken”) Mark Ronson wore a classic Gucci double-breasted suit. His wife Grace Gummer opted for a low-cut red Gucci dress and Briony Raymond jewelry.
Vanessa Hudgens, wearing a tight Vera Wang dress, debuted her baby bump on the red carpet. She completed the look with Chopard jewelry.
“Barbie” actor Simu Liu wore a black Fendi tuxedo with a low-cut tank top underneath.
Sean Lennon, son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, arrived with his partner Kemp Muhl in matching black outfits.
Best Actress nominee Sandra Hüller paired a custom Schiaparelli structural dress with Cartier jewelry.
Justine Triet, who later won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for “Anatomy of a Fall,” wore a bright-striped Louis Vuitton suit.
Gabrielle Union, photographed with husband Dwyane Wade (wearing a custom Atelier Versace dress), turned heads in a stunning Carolina Herrera dress paired with a matching floor-length skirt. She completed her look with a diamond necklace from Tiffany & Co.
Composer Ludwig Göransson, nominated for Best Original Music for “Oppenheimer,” wore an all-black suit with an eloquent silver brooch pinned to his lapel.
Winners of the Best Visual Effects award for
Eva Longoria's dynamic Tamara Ralph dress featured a dramatic off-the-shoulder neckline and sweeping train.
Actress Rita Moreno, 92, wore a black hourglass dress from the brand Badgley Mischka paired with a pair of elegant evening gloves.
Jamie Lee Curtis looked elegant in a flowy black dress by Dolce & Gabbana.
“Young Royals” star Omar Rudberg wore an open double-breasted jacket with a silver brooch pinned to the lapel.
Sean Wang and Sam Davis, nominated for their short documentary “Nai Nai & Wai Po” (or “Grandma & Grandma”), pose alongside the film's subjects, Chang Li Hua and Yi Yan Fuei, who were wearing a custom Rodarte.
Leah Lewis, star of Best Animated Feature “Elementary,” looked dreamy in a layered Lever Couture dress with a whimsical train.
“The Holdovers” star Dominic Sessa wore a custom-made Tom Ford double-breasted suit finished with an oversized bow tie.
“Past Lives” director Celine Song wore a chic Loewe that paired a chic jacket with a pleated skirt.
Marlee Matlin, who in 1987 became the youngest winner of the Best Actress Oscar, dazzled in a custom purple Rodarte dress with sparkling sequins. She completed the eye-catching look with sparkling Briony Raymond jewelry.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan arrived in an elegant black and white princess dress by Zuhair Murad and jewelry by Wempe.
Taylor Zakhar Perez appeared on the red carpet in a blue Prada suit designed by noted celebrity stylist Jason Bolden. He paired the look with a Vacheron Constantin watch.
“American Fiction” star Erika Alexander made her first appearance on the Oscars red carpet in a strapless Christian Siriano dress with a black skirt trimmed with pastel tulle.
Pre-show co-host Julianne Hough arrived in a strapless Alexandre Vauthier dress with a silver and gold embellished bust and flowy white pants so wide they looked like a wedding dress.

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