The ‘Scorching or Not’ appears to be like on the crimson carpet

(From left) Scarlett Johansson, Ariana Grande, Whoopi Goldberg, and Cynthia Erivo grace the crimson carpet of the 97th Academy Awards. Pictures: Invision/AP

The 97th Academy Awards, also referred to as the Oscars, was an evening of glitz and glamor as Hollywood’s largest names confirmed up both of their most spectacular — or most lackluster — crimson carpet ensembles.

Whereas the awards present celebrates the most important names within the trade for his or her work up to now 12 months, it’s however much-awaited as celebrities and filmmakers dotted the Oscar crimson carpet on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California to indicate off their outfits. From there, it was simple to identify those that selected to tread the street much less travelled when it comes to vogue, or those that went for the blink-and-you’d-miss-it outfits.

In comparison with final 12 months’s black-and-white and muted hues, celebrities allowed their — or their respective movie characters’ — personalities to shine via, with colours, metallics, flattering silhouettes, eye-catching patterns, and breathtaking iterations of the standard Hollywood glamor taking on the crimson carpet.

Whereas awards ceremonies at all times had their justifiable share of celebrities donning outrageous (or ugly) items, this 12 months’s Oscars didn’t have quite a lot of moments of vogue fake pas. As a substitute, it was both a badly-fitted robe, a colour that doesn’t go well with a star’s complexion, or fairly merely, a mediocre ensemble altogether.

As we finish this 12 months’s awards season within the movie trade, allow us to recall the ten most standout ensembles on the crimson carpet.

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Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo arrives on the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Picture: AP Picture/Jae C. Hong

Paying a becoming tribute to her Elphaba character from Depraved, Cynthia Erivo wore a wide ranging, gravity-defying Louis Vuitton custom-made inexperienced velvet robe with its raised collar melding into an outsized off-the-shoulder sleeves and full-bodied silhouette. She accomplished the lengthy along with her signature lengthy, pointed nails and nostril ring.

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande arrives on the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Picture: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Ariana Grande embraced the grace and class of Glinda in her {custom} Schiaparelli pastel pink robe. Paired with Jimmy Choo heels, the muted pink hue — together with its corset high and tulle skirt — complimented Grande’s pores and skin tone and allowed her cute-sexy appeal and internal Glinda to shine.

Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo arrives on the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Male celebrities typically present up in primary black or navy blue tuxedos, however Colman Domingo’s fiery crimson Maison Valentino belted tuxedo jacket with black lapels was oh-so-spicy and crowd pleasing. He accomplished his look with black trousers and gold equipment, seemingly changing into a uncommon male specimen within the awarding ceremony with an simple sense of favor.

Lisa

Lisa arrives on the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

At all times recognized for making an entrance, Lisa made a classy Oscars debut in a dashing Markgong floor-length tuxedo. She accomplished the look with a crimson flower pin, a half updo, and decking out her fingers with rings. It’s completely different from the standard glamorous appears to be like on the awards ceremony’s crimson carpet however it reveals off the Thai singer-rapper’s character rather well.

Halle Berry

Halle Berry arrives on the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Metallics would possibly’ve dominated the crimson carpet, however Halle Berry had a show-stopping method to the development by exhibiting up in a silver mirrored column robe by Christian Siriano. The silver paillettes, from the neckline to the bodice, gave an impression of stained glass whereas hugging her determine.

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Timothée Chalamet

Timothee Chalamet arrives on the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Picture: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Timothée Chalamet has at all times been a bombshell on the crimson carpet. Sadly, his Givenchy butter-yellow leather-based tuxedo didn’t do his swoon-worthy appears to be like any good. The shade of the tuxedo merely made his pores and skin look sallow, and a few images confirmed the two-piece menswear go well with wanting saggy on the actor.

Fernanda Torres

Fernanda Torres arrives on the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Picture: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Including texture to a crimson carpet ensemble, particularly if the movie star opted to go for a single colour, is an comprehensible alternative. However Fernanda Torres’ Chanel robe didn’t do her justice because it was a mishmash of lace, feathers, and silk, in addition to its peplum bodice made her look busier than this Oscar’s topsy turvy season.

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson arrives on the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Scarlett Johansson is thought for choosing clear traces in her crimson carpet appears to be like, however her minimalist look this 12 months sadly made her seem like she’s mourning the demise of vogue. Her navy blue velvet Thierry Mugler robe from the model’s FW99/00 assortment, matching gloves, and diamond necklace had been lovely individually, however collectively, they simply made the in any other case lovely actress look frumpy.

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (left), Brandon Wilson, and Ethan Herisse arrive on the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Picture: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor doesn’t shrink back from exhibiting up in distinctive items and showstopping ensembles on the crimson carpet. Sadly, her all-black tuxedo high with outsized shoulder pads and a cape and its matching trousers was nothing wanting a catastrophe, swallowing up her determine and making her seem like a jester somewhat than a visitor.

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg arrives on the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Picture: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Whoopi Goldberg and Christian Siriano are like firecrackers of their respective fields. They’re larger-than-life and filled with character, which displays within the work they put out. However their collaboration this time didn’t fairly work, as seen on Goldberg’s futuristic deep-blue ballgown by Siriano. The off-shoulder neckline, which confirmed off her not often seen butterfly tattoo, and liquid metal-like sheen on the robe didn’t go well with Goldberg and on the identical time drowned out her pure glow.