Must-see looks from the 2026 Oscars red carpet

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The 98th annual Academy Awards, taking place tonight at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and hosted for the second year in a row by comedian Conan O’Brien, marks the end — and the pinnacle — of awards season.

The long list of celebrities on the carpet this evening included presenters Rose Byrne, Nicole Kidman, Anne Hathaway, Pedro Pascal and Channing Tatum as well as nominees like Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan and Emma Stone. EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami from KPop Demon Hunters shone in co-ordinating black-and-gold looks.

Aside from a few pops of colour, black-and-white looks and classic suiting in neutral tones dominated this year’s arrivals. There were also many sleek column gowns, reflecting the return of ’90s-era minimalism.   

See all the standout looks from Hollywood’s biggest night below.

ShaboozeyShaboozey accessorized with plenty of sparkle. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

The singer, who’ll be performing tonight as part of a Sinners tribute, wore a black three-piece suit by Campillo, accessorized with plenty of sparkle and black-and-white dress shoes.

Hudson WilliamsHudson Williams made his Oscars debut in Balenciaga. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

The Canadian star of Heated Rivalry, whose stylist Anastasia Walker also works with Shaboozey, opted for an understated all-black ensemble by Balenciaga for his first Oscars, paired with Bulgari jewelry. 

Rose ByrneRose Byrne wore a Dior gown. (Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images)

Nominated for best actress in a leading role for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Byrne opted for a floor-length Dior gown with floral embroidery and a choker from Taffin by James De Givenchy. The bold red lip? Courtesy of Canadian makeup artist Hung Vanngo.   

Domee ShiDomee Shi walked the red carpet in an ensemble by DD Atelier. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images)

The Canadian director, nominated in the animated feature film category for Elio, wore a strapless floral-and-gold ensemble by Vietnamese label DD Atelier, paired with sheer, opera gloves.

Audrey NunaAudrey Nuna in custom Thom Browne. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

The KPop Demon Hunters singer wore a black-and-gold gown with a full skirt. It’s another custom Thom Browne look; Nuna has been wearing the American designer on repeat this red carpet season.

EJAEEJAE opted for a Dior gown. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Co-ordinating in gold with her KPop Demon Hunters co-stars, EJAE wore a strapless, glittering column dress by Dior with a thigh slit and fringe detailing. 

Rei AmiRei Ami donned a beaded mini dress. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

The KPop Demon Hunters star also wore black and gold, opting for a custom beaded mini dress and sweeping cape embroidered with gold birds by Rahul Mishra.

Jessie Buckley Jessie Buckley wore Chanel. (Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images)

Nominated for best actress in a leading role for Hamnet, the actor wore a striking pink-and-red, off-the-shoulder Chanel gown paired with jewelry from the French fashion house. 

Demi MooreDemi Moore wore a Gucci gown. (Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images)

Moore, who works with Canadian stylist Brad Goreski, wore a dramatic strapless black-and-green feathered Gucci gown with an iridescent green bodice and plumage at the neckline and down the skirt.

Joe AlwynJoe Alwyn walked the red carpet in Valentino. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

The Hamnet star wore a black tuxedo by Valentino, but what stands out are the floral brooch on his lapel and the stylishly oversized and floppy bow tie — a look orchestrated by stylist Rose Forde. 

Damson IdrisDamson Idris accessorized with a brooch that he designed. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

The actor, who has his own fine jewelry line, wore a standout double-breasted navy satin coat with a contrasting textured lapel by Prada and a brooch of his own design.

Teyana TaylorTeyana Taylor wore a Chanel gown. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)

Nominated for best supporting actress for One Battle after Another, Taylor has been one of the stars of this red carpet season. On Sunday, she wore a dramatic black-and-white Chanel gown with a full train, embroidered with glass pearls and crystals and adorned with feathers, finished with Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Nicole KidmanNicole Kidman also wore Chanel. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

A presenter this evening, Kidman wore a beaded silk crepe bustier dress embellished with feathers, by Chanel. 

Timothée ChalametTimothée Chalamet accessorized with sunglasses. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)

Chalamet, nominated for lead actor for Marty Supreme, wore an all-white double-breasted suit by Givenchy, finished with black sunglasses. 

Mia GothMia Goth donned a Dior gown. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

The Frankenstein star wore a romantic, tiered Dior lace gown with asymmetrical detailing and a small train.

Pedro PascalPedro Pascal walked the red carpet in Chanel. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

The actor wore a tuxedo shirt and trousers paired with an oversized silk-and-feather brooch and wire-frame glasses, all by Chanel. 

Emma StoneEmma Stone wore Louis Vuitton. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Stone, nominated in the lead actress category for Bugonia, wore a shimmering, hand-embroidered empire-cut gown by Louis Vuitton, paired with matching sandals.