Gold gowns & dramatic sleeves: The best looks on the Oscars 2021 red carpet

After the PJS and #Oscarsfromhome of 2020, the stars rocked up to the red carpet for 93rd Academy Awards ready to wow.

From full-on gold-toned looks to dramatic silhouettes and serious sparkle, scroll down for some of the best fashion moments of the Oscars.

Margot Robbie

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The slinky silhouette of Margot Robbie’s delicate spaghetti-strapped custom Chanel Haute Couture sheath is enlivened with silver-foiled florals. Apart from debuting fresh bangs, she also wore her honey-hued locks in a loose, low ponytail that imparted a fresh, effortless vibe.

Amanda Seyfried

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First-time Oscar nominee Amanda Seyfried took on Old World glamour with her hair in a bun with finger waves, and a striking red custom Giorgio Armani Prive strapless tulle number.

Viola Davis

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The 55-year old Best Actress nominee’s custom Alexander Mcqueen crisp white gown features intricate detailing and a chiffon skirt that showcases slivers of skin tastefully. And for dynamic contrast — a statement faux hawk.

Carey Mulligan

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All gilded in gold that could rival an Oscar statuette itself, Carey Mulligan showed up in a dazzling sequinned bandeau top and voluminous skirt combination from Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2021 Couture collection.

The Best Actress nominee for Promising Young Woman finished her look with an elegant updo and jewellery by Cartier.

Zendaya

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Zendaya’s no stranger to dramatic red carpet moments, and her get-up for the Academy Awards, while sporting a simple silhouette, got a visually arresting update with a daring mid-riff cut-out, brilliant canary yellow hue and spectacular bling —  a necklace from Bulgari’s upcoming high jewellery collection Magnifica.

Reese Witherspoon

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Soft drapey gowns are safe options for the red carpet, but Reese Witherspoon gave it a chic update with this two-toned Dior number that sports an asymmetrical neckline and is anchored by a black belt with gold hardware.

Halle Berry

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The last we saw Halle Berry with a short hairstyle, she rocked a spunky pixie cut. For the Oscars, she showed off an edgy bob and baby bangs that contrast with her floaty mauve Dolce & Gabbana dress.

Angela Bassett

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Angela Bassett was red hot in an Alberta Ferretti gown with dramatic puffed sleeves that allude to an oversized bow and train, as well as a thigh-high slit, and sleek straight locks.

Regina King

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Regina King delivered a stunning red carpet moment in custom Louis Vuitton by Nicolas Ghesquiere that’s the stuff of modern fairytales, thanks to a slinky silhouette (and a chic bob) and structural shoulders that almost resemble fairy wings.

Alan Kim and Christina Oh

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Minari actor Alan Kim, nine, was equal parts adorable and smart in a Thom Browne suit, which he rocked with the designer’s signature shorts, knee-high four-bar socks, and oxford shoes.

He’s seen with the show’s producer, Christina Oh, who paid tribute to her Korean roots with a modern take on the han bok, designed by Meehee Hanbok.

LaKeith Stanfield

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The seventies got a revival thanks to LaKeith Stanfield’s custom Saint Laurent jumper (hello, wide collar), which is also inspired by a jumpsuit from the women’s Spring 2021 collection

Steve Yeun

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You can’t go wrong with a classic suit and bow tie, and especially not when it’s got a sharp fit, like this custom Gucci three-piece suit that Minari actor Steve Yeun wore.

Colman Domingo

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Men in pink? Yes, please. It isn’t often that you see a pink suit on the Oscars red carpet, and especially not in this fuchsia hue, but ‘Fear The Walking Dead’ actor Colman Domingo pulled it off in a custom Versace suit encrusted with a cascade of Swarovski crystals and sequins.

Leslie Odom Jr

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Another all-gold moment: Leslie Odom Jr in a metallic double-breasted Brioni suit with a matching shirt. He is pictured with his wife, actress Nicolette Robinson, who donned a black off-the-shoulder gown with a thigh-high slit and strappy heels.

This article was first published in The Singapore Women's Weekly.