{"id":500244,"date":"2026-10-18T15:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T15:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/500244\/"},"modified":"2026-10-18T15:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T15:50:17","slug":"the-best-dressed-stars-at-the-academy-museum-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/500244\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best-Dressed Stars at the Academy Museum Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tForward-thinking style fresh from the Spring 2027 runways was mixed with archival and custom pieces among the stars who walked the red carpet<\/a> at Saturday\u2019s Academy Museum Gala<\/a> \u2014 and if there was a common thread throughout many of the looks, it was a wonderful ease, an effortless blend of relaxed chic that\u2019s not always present on an awards show carpet. After all, at the Academy Museum Gala, the few prizes awarded are predetermined and the pressure is off for everyone else. <\/p>\n

\n\tThat may be among the reasons this sixth-annual fundraiser attracted a formidable crowd that\u2019s all too happy to support the programs and exhibitions presented by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw served as the 2026 gala co-chairs, while the host committee this year includes Demi Moore, Rami Malek, Greta Lee, Teyana Taylor and Kate Hudson. Fold in the night\u2019s honorees \u2014 Charlize Theron, John Carpenter and Colman Domingo \u2014 and it\u2019s clear why this heavy-hitter guest list inspires thoughts that the night competes with November\u2019s LACMA Art+Film Gala for the title of \u201cwest coast Met Gala.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\tAn influential guest list gathering to celebrate their industry, but instead their shared love of cinema may ultimately be the reason the evening\u2019s overall style blends the aforementioned relaxed-chic aesthetic with a splash of drama and, in many cases, an undeniable sense of fun. Each is found in the 15 looks that topped our list. <\/p>\n

\n\tTaylor Swift<\/a> in Dior<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\tTaylor Swift often remains loyal to the A-line silhouette that works so well for her, and that was true of this Dior strapless gown in dove grey, crafted with panels of beautiful pleating below a gathered bodice and a splash of crystal beading. And why not? Mrs. Kelce is living her best life in her princess era. Swift completed the look with diamonds by Chopard, including earrings set with 32.40 carats of diamonds set in platinum. <\/p>\n

\n\tMiyako Bellizzi in Chanel<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\tSeveral guests eschewed floor-length gowns in favor of mid-calf lengths, and among the best was this design from Matthieu Blazy\u2019s Fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection for Chanel, worn by costume designer Miyako Bellizzi (Uncut Gems, Scenes from a Marriage). Blazy\u2019s collection this season references an unstructured 1920s silhouette, while this style\u2019s homage to the house\u2019s boucle tweed, embellished with paillettes, creates a thoroughly modern evening look. <\/p>\n

\n\tInde Navarrette in Schiaparelli <\/p>\n

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\n\tFrom Daniel Roseberry\u2019s Fall 2026 haute-couture collection for Schiaparelli, this gown worn by Obsession star Inde Navarrette beautifully represents the artful whimsy that is synonymous with the French house. The ankle-length strapless gown is crafted in nude tulle accented with cascading polka dots on a tiered bubble skirt; Navarrette finished the look with a diamond necklace and earrings by Chopard. <\/p>\n

\n\tAnna Kendrick in Georges Chakra<\/p>\n

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\n\tThe plunging neckline on this gown from Georges Chakra\u2019s Fall 2026\/2027 couture collection thoroughly flattered Anna Kendrick, from its deep V to the sleeveless black guipure lace bodice, the flared hips above the fitted skirt, and the accents of quill paillettes. Amid a sea of black gowns Saturday night, Kendrick stood out beautifully. <\/p>\n

\n\tCailee Spaeny in Valentino<\/p>\n

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\n\tSocial media kicked into a frenzy when Cailee Spaeny arrived in this Valentino gown, from the Spring 2027 collection that Alessandro Michele sent down the runway on October 4. From the fuchsia silk strapless gown to its pleated train in rose and pale pink, Instagram fans instantly fell in love with the tonal mix (a black bow in back, however, divided style pundits, some deeming it an unnecessary detail). <\/p>\n

\n\tColman Domingo in Valentino <\/p>\n

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\n\tHonored with the night\u2019s Vantage Award, presented to an artist who helps to \u201cchallenge dominant narratives around cinema,\u201d Colman Domingo was among the night\u2019s most anticipated arrivals, because it was a safe bet he would turn up in a look worthy of both the evening and his personal style. And he didn\u2019t disappoint, wearing a custom beaded jacket by Valentino, paired with a black tuxedo shirt, tuxedo trousers, and the bow tie undone around this neck, a statement of maximum cool. Domingo finished his look with jewels by Boucheron and an Omega timepiece. <\/p>\n

\n\tJessica Biel in Tamara Ralph<\/p>\n

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\n\tEverything about this look, from Tamara Ralph\u2019s Fall 2026 couture collection, worked on Jessica Biel, from the feathers that framed her face to the bodice cut that emphasized her shoulders and that terrific high slit. Feathers were among the night\u2019s trends, and the look on Biel was equal parts fun, sleek and glamorous. She completed her look with diamond earrings and rings by Chopard. <\/p>\n

\n\tRhea Seehorn in Balenciaga<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLisa O\u2019CONNOR \/ AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n

\n\tThis decidedly modern take on a tuxedo is from the feverish mind of Pierpaolo Piccioli for his Balenciaga Fall 2026 couture collection \u2014 and if anyone could carry it off, it\u2019s Rhea Seehorn, who often adopts a forward-thinking approach in her red-carpet style. Piccioli\u2019s maximalist take was inspired by the volume beloved by Cristobal Balenciaga, and Seehorn carried it off with ease. She finished her look with Englebert 1920 jewelry. <\/p>\n

\n\tSabrina Carpenter<\/a> in Giorgio Armani Priv\u00e9<\/p>\n

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\n\tSapphire blue is a trending color for Fall 2026, so it\u2019s fitting that it would be worn by the woman who routinely sets style trends. Sabrina Carpenter\u2019s custom Giorgio Armani Priv\u00e9 blue silk cady gown was inspired by a look from the house\u2019s Spring\/Summer 2026 collection, but the stunning element is the surprise of the superstar\u2019s back, an open design with tassels cascading from her shoulders. She completed her look with diamond and sapphire earrings by Chopard. <\/p>\n

\n\tRufus Sewell in Dunhill <\/p>\n

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\n\tThe star of The Diplomat wore a head-to-toe look by Dunhill, including the house\u2019s Bourdon double-breasted jacket in brown cotton velvet, paired with a formal bib point collar shirt, single-pleat trousers, and the house\u2019s Made in England Chelsea boots. Sewell finished the look with IWC\u2019s Portugieser Automatic 40 timepiece. <\/p>\n

\n\tMia Goth in Dior<\/p>\n

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\n\tThere was a terrific 1970s vibe about the Dior gown Mia Goth chose for the Academy Museum Gala, from its overall relaxed ease to its bias-cut sleeves and subtle sequined embellishment. The actress accessorized the dress with Dior fine jewelry and a Dior handbag. <\/p>\n

\n\tNaomi Ackie in Balenciaga<\/p>\n

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\n\tNot unlike Seehorn\u2019s tuxedo take, the volume was plentiful in Naomi Ackie\u2019s custom Balenciaga gown, a look inspired by the Fall 2026 haute-couture collection. Crafted in aubergine taffeta, the gown featured a strapless bubble bodice, a sweeping train \u2014 and, as many pointed out on social media, pockets. The actress completed her look with diamond earrings and ring by Boucheron. <\/p>\n

\n\tGemma Chan in Prada <\/p>\n

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\n\tAt the other end of the volume spectrum, Gemma Chan opted for the sleek minimalism of Prada, a pink silk gabardine dress with a front cutout detail and a draped back knot. Diamond jewels by Cartier, including the house\u2019s Agrafe earrings, completed Chan\u2019s look. <\/p>\n

\n\tKate Hudson in Giorgio Armani Priv\u00e9<\/p>\n

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\n\tThe glamorous wave in Kate Hudson\u2019s hair echoed the sculpted, crystal-embroidered ruffle that trailed down the opposite side of her custom Giorgio Armani Priv\u00e9 gown in blush pink. From the color of the gown against her skin to her \u201940s-inspired hair and her Harry Winston diamonds, it all worked. <\/p>\n

\n\tCharles Melton in ERL <\/p>\n

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\n\tBeef\u2018s Charles Melton lately has adopted a more experimental approach to his style, as seen in this look by Venice Beach-based ERL. Designed by Eli Russell Linnetz, the design includes an ERL Artisanal tailcoat evening jacket with silk-satin peak lapels and a cropped front silhouette, worn over a pleated tuxedo dress shirt, a silk cummerbund and high-waisted, wide-legged trousers. Melton\u2019s suit was finished with handmade ERL pins on the jacket. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Forward-thinking style fresh from the Spring 2027 runways was mixed with archival and custom pieces among the stars…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":500245,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[11495,193929,13137,13138,48,52,51,47,50,49,49041,11968,25524,10234],"class_list":["post-500244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-los-angeles","tag-academy-museum-gala","tag-academy-museum-gala-2026","tag-chanel","tag-dior","tag-la","tag-la-headlines","tag-la-news","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-headlines","tag-los-angeles-news","tag-red-carpet","tag-red-carpet-fashion","tag-sabrina-carpenter","tag-taylor-swift"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/500244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=500244"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/500244\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/500245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=500244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=500244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=500244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}