The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awarded for artistic and technical merit for the global film industry, which is regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment industry in the United States.
Hollywood’s biggest stars made fashion statements on the 2023 Oscar red carpet. The stars walk down champagne-colored carpet before entering the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
This year’s event was hosted by late-night television host, Jimmy Kimmel, on Sunday night, 12th March, 2023.
Traditionally, the Academy Awards red carpet is where the world’s most prestigious stars present themselves in the way they’ll be remembered decades from now.
Here are some of the most memorable looks from the 95th Academy Awards:
Tems
Tems attends the 2023 Academy Awards.
Tems rocked a white couture gown from Lever, which featured a full skirt, textured bodice, and a layer of draping that floated above her head.
Rihanna
She wore a black Alaia dress featured a sheer top and leather skirt with slits at the thigh.
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Connelly arrived in a form-fitting, black gown from Louis Vuitton that had a panel of fabric covered in sparkles at the top and off-the-shoulder sleeves that flowed down her arms.
Lady Gaga
Lady G wore a Versace black gown that had a semi-sheer, corset bodice, and a dropped waist that flowed into a full skirt.
Samuel L. Jackson
L . Jackson on silver trend with a silver jacket and bow tie, which he paired with black pants.
Jessie Buckley
Buckley’s gown has a semi-sheer corset with sparkly embellishments. It also featured puffy sleeves and a floor-length skirt.
Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh’s Dior gown had an ethereal look, as it was almost completely covered in white feathers.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
The RockJohnson’s custom Dolce & Gabbana ensemble consisted of a shiny, pale pink jacket, black pants, and a black bow tie. A flower on his lapel completed the look.
Halle Berry
Halle Berry wore a white Tamara Ralph dress that had a daring cutout on the bodice, as well as a thigh-high slit. and a row of flowers adorned the gown’s halter neckline, as well as the slit.
Angela Bassett
Bassett wore a regal purple gown by Moschino that had a unique, fishtail silhouette and a voluminous shoulder.
James Hong
James Hong added googly eyes to his blue bow tie, nodding to “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson’s wore silver Louis Vuitton gown was completely covered in sparkles. It had off-the-shoulder sleeves, as well as a delicate train.
Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne in a crimson, one-shoulder Elie Saab dress with pockets and a thigh-high slit. The statement shoulder embellishment made the gown stand out on the red carpet.
Nicole Kimpel and Antonio Banderas
Nicole Kimpel and Antonio Banderas both at the 2023 Academy Awards.
Nicole Kimpel paired a red top and high-waisted pants with a coordinating cape, while Antonio Banderas chose a black tuxedo.
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox walked the red carpet in a Vera Wang haute couture gown with a pop of Tiffany-box blue. The train and statement sleeves added a dash of drama to her look.
Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain in her Gucci gown. The strapless neckline was lined with black fabric and dipped low, while the rest of the dress aside from the black train was covered in sparkles.
Ram Charan
Ram Charan’s black ensemble was styled by Nikita Jaisinghani, which featured gold detailing.
Terrence J
Musika designed Terrence J’s velvet tuxedo.
Lilian Amanda, Baz Luhrmann, and Catherine Martin
The “Elvis” director attended the show with his wife and daughter. Luhrmann opted for a black suit with a green neck accessory, while both Catherine and Lilian wore sparkly dresses.
Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai, who produced the Oscar-nominated documentary “Stranger at the Gate,” wore a shimmering silver Ralph Lauren gown. The gathered material at the waist added shape to the sleek look.
Hong Chau
Hong Chau requested Prada add a collar to her custom-made, pink gown as a nod to her heritage. The gown also had a back cutout and feathered train.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Curtis dresses in a sparkly Dolce & Gabanna gown. Corset detailing the bodice gave the gown structure.
Ruth E. Carter
Ruth Carter’s The strapless neckline of her gown scooped upwards, and the gown flowed out into a dramatic train that was offset by her off-the-shoulder sleeves.
The Oscars 2023 red carpet was Hollywood’s Biggest Night. As celebrities from all over the world gathered at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to celebrate and commemorate achievements in film.
Story: Ralia Adama