Hollywood’s biggest names gathered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 98th Academy Awards, turning the red carpet into a high-fashion runway. The evening featured a mix of traditional Old Hollywood glamour and daring modern designs as nominees from the year’s top films including Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet celebrated the industry's highest honours. With major stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet and Kate Hudson in attendance, the night balanced historic career milestones with bold sartorial statements. Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra Joins Presenter Line-Up As ‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Sinners’ Lead the Race.

Chase Infiniti Stuns in Lavender Louis Vuitton Gown – See Post

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy)

Breakout star Chase Infiniti, who appeared in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, solidified her status as a new fashion icon in a lavender custom Louis Vuitton gown.

Rose Byrne Wears Custom Dior Dress - See Post

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy)

Rose Byrne, nominated for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Byrne wore a black custom Dior dress featuring intricate floral embroidery.

Jessie Buckley Stuns in Bold Red-Pink Look – See Post

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy)

The Hamnet star, Jessie Buckley opted for a vibrant red and pink ensemble, a departure from her typically understated style.

Kate Hudson Attends With Mom Goldie Hawn – See Post

(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Kate Hudson arrived for her Song Sung Blue nomination alongside her mother, Goldie Hawn, marking 56 years since Hawn’s own Oscar win for Cactus Flower.

Wunmi Mosaku Flaunts Baby Bump - See Post

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy)

The red carpet also served as a backdrop for personal celebrations and avant-garde fashion. Wunmi Mosaku, a Best Supporting Actress nominee for Sinners, wore a glittering gown with a cut-out shoulder that highlighted her baby bump.

Demi Moore, Li Jun Li Shine On Red Carpet – See Post

(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Director Chloé Zhao delivered one of the night’s most talked-about looks, wearing a theatrical black Gabriela Hearst design complete with bell sleeves and a veil. The sombre yet powerful aesthetic followed news of the cancellation of her Buffy reboot. Meanwhile, Demi Moore embraced texture in a feathered Gucci creation and Li Jun Li wore a structural, swirled piece by Gaurav Gupta.

DiCaprio vs Chalamet: Red Carpet Style Clash

(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

The competition for Best Actor was mirrored in the stars' contrasting styles. Leonardo DiCaprio maintained a classic look in a traditional black tuxedo, while Timothée Chalamet, the youngest male actor to earn three acting nominations, chose an all-white suit for his Marty Supreme campaign.

'Sinners' Star Michael B Jordan Turns Heads - See Post

(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Michael B Jordan, Sinners lead and Best Actor contender joined his castmates following the film’s record-breaking 16 nominations.

Paul Mescal Arrives With Gracie Abrams - See Post

(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Paul Mescal attended with girlfriend and singer Gracie Abrams to support the Hamnet team.

Mikey Madison Stuns in Red Velvet Dior - See Post

(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Last year’s Best Actress winner, Mikey Madison returned as a presenter, wearing a red velvet Dior gown that matched the iconic carpet.

KPop 'Demon Hunters' Stars Light Up Red Carpet - See Post

(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

The ceremony’s musical performers also made an impact. Rei Ami, Ejae and Audrey Nuna, the voices behind the KPop Demon Hunters hit "Golden" arrived in high-energy looks ahead of their performance. The film later made history as the first Best Animated Feature winner with female Asian directors.

Amelia Dimoldenberg Stuns in Ralph Lauren Gown - See Post

(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Representing the media, Amelia Dimoldenberg returned for her third year as the Academy’s social media ambassador. She wore a sculptural black Ralph Lauren column gown paired with Bvlgari jewellery, continuing her streak of blending high fashion with red-carpet reporting.

TruLY Score by LatestLY
Rating:5

TruLY Score 5 – Trustworthy | On a Trust Scale of 0-5 this article has scored 5 on LatestLY. It is verified through official sources (The Academy). The information is thoroughly cross-checked and confirmed. You can confidently share this article with your friends and family, knowing it is trustworthy and reliable.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Mar 16, 2026 08:11 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).