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From peplums to shoulder pads, the stars served structure.
and Kevin Huynh
As per usual, celebrities saved their best red carpet looks for the 2024 Oscars red carpet. The result was a carpet with a wide range of trends from head-to-toe metallics to visionary vintage ensembles pulled from the archives. In other words, Hollywood's leading ladies served up a fashion feast for every aesthetic taste. That said, one trend stood out, albeit in a variety of styles and angles: structured sophistication.
While it’s rare for couture gowns not to include some feats of construction, tonight’s looks took craftsmanship to the next level, delivering fantasy courtesy of elongated lines and dramatic silhouettes. From the petal-like peplum on Emma Stone’s Louis Vuitton gown to Eva Longoria’s gothically glam velvet gown’s sharp-looking shoulders, structured looks reigned supreme on the Oscars red carpet. Ahead, we’ve rounded up the best of the best Oscars red carpet looks that feature stunning feats of structure.
Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton
Poor Things star Emma Stone wore a seafoam-colored Louis Vuitton look that was embroidered with a faint seashell pattern. The dress featured an oversized peplum waistline that flared out for a fabulous effect.
Sandra Hüller in Schiaparelli
Best Actress Nominee Sandra Hüller, for her work in the drama Anatomy of a Fall, stood out on the red carpet in a black velvet Schiaparelli gown. The custom look designed by Daniel Roseberry featured a dramatic, origami-like neckline that defied the laws of gravity giving the actress a surreal silhouette.
Eva Longoria in Tamara Ralph
Eva Longoria's Tamara Ralph gown was another that made its point through sweeping off-the-shoulder design. Longoria's stunning asymmetrical Bucherer necklace echoed her gown's sharply sleek neckline.
Gabrielle Union in Carolina Herrera
Gabrielle Union's structured peplum look combined two pieces from Carolina Herrera's Fall/Winter 2024 collection for a glittering futuristic feel.
Cynthia Erivo in Louis Vuitton
Cynthia Erivo's custom Louis Vuitton look was sumptuously structured from head to toe. Not only did the leather gown's bodice feature sharp tailoring, but the accompanying bolero was a feat of ruffles and pleating. The overall effect was one that played up both edge and feminine elegance.
Florence Pugh in Del Core & Bulgari Jewelry
Bringing a bit of Dune energy to the Academy Awards red carpet, Florence Pugh's dreamy, dewy Del Core gown is from the fashion house's SS24 Ready-to-Wear collection. Pugh's peplum is perhaps the most structured of tonight's bunch, evoking the panniers of Victorian dress which leaning into futuristic vibes.
Ariana Grande in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture
Unlike Pugh's sharp corset and Longoria's spiky shoulders, Ariana Grande's structured look was all about cloud soft volume. Whether ruched or billowed, her Giambattista Valli Haute Couture served a surfeit of cotton candy softness.