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Would it be so bold to say that the 98th Oscars is the Olympics of red carpet fashion? It feels that way. Every 2026 award show—the Golden Globes, the Actor Awards, and the BAFTAs—has led to this moment, and the brightest women of Hollywood certainly donned their finest.
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Nicole Kidman
Has anyone else noticed that plumed Chanel pieces immediately land you on the best-dressed list? Everyone, say thank you to movie star Nicole Kidman—who appeared in a cinched beige number—for teaching this red carpet lesson.
Chase Infiniti
Event after event, Chase Infiniti doesn’t miss. A beloved muse of styling duo Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, Infiniti’s soft Louis Vuitton gown definitely made her stand out.
Teyana Taylor
Leave it to Teyana Taylor to once again be immaculate. Call it a fashion sixth sense, but ever since she sat front row at the Chanel F/W26 show, some already wagered it was only a matter of time before she wore Matthieu Blazy on the red carpet.
Rose Byrne
An all-black Dior canvas with beaded embellishments is a combination ripe with elegance, and that’s exactly what Rose Byrne sported.
Jessie Buckley
According to her stylist Danielle Goldberg, Hamnet star Jessie Buckley channeled the ever-classic Grace Kelly in her Chanel gown. Women supporting women through style—who doesn’t love that?
Demi Moore
Demi Moore’s glamorously feathered Gucci piece is a good reminder that perhaps it’s time for her to have another villain project. Her stylist Brad Goreski mentioned that Moore wanted a look that was bold but not overpowering. Respect the balance.
Elle Fanning
If there’s anything first-time Oscar nominee Elle Fanning does best, it’s being delightful—exemplified as she wore a white Givenchy by Sarah Burton gown during the night.
Kate Hudson
Since the Golden Globes, Kate Hudson and Armani Privé have been a match made in heaven. Her shimmering mint dress made her look utterly dazzling.
Ejae
A sparkling, strapless Dior gown adorned K-Pop Demon Hunters songwriter Ejae as she made her Oscar debut. Of course, it had to be in gold—fitting for the film’s renowned song “Golden.”
Renate Reinsve
And finally, actress Renate Reinsve seems to be establishing herself as a “sexy minimalist,” once again opting for an asymmetrical Louis Vuitton piece with a high-slit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2026 Oscars red carpet highlighted structured luxury fashion trends, focusing heavily on plumed Chanel silhouettes, embellished black Dior canvases, feathered Gucci designs, and minimalist Louis Vuitton gowns.
Leading actresses prominently featured legacy fashion houses at the 98th Oscars, showcasing custom red carpet looks from Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Givenchy, and Armani Privé.
Nicole Kidman attended the 2026 Academy Awards wearing a cinched beige Chanel gown featuring distinctive plumed accents, solidifying her place on the publication’s best dressed list.
First-time Academy Award nominee Elle Fanning wore an elegant, classic white Givenchy gown designed by Sarah Burton for her red carpet appearance at the 2026 Oscars.
Teyana Taylor selected an immaculate, structured Chanel ensemble for the 2026 Oscars, following her highly publicized front-row appearance at the fashion house’s recent runway collection preview.
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