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The Oscars 2021 Best-Dressed List Proves That Hollywood Glamour Has Been Restored

The 20 Most Fabulous Red Carpet Looks at the 93rd Academy Awards and Celebrity Stylists Who Vowed to Set the Bar Higher

The Oscars 2021 was a glossy come back to the joy of mingling with the stars! A-listers went above and beyond hiring “la crème de la crème” of stylists, makeup artists, and hairstylists. The occasion comprised of two socially-distanced events coordinated on April 25th at the renovated Union Station in Downtown LA and the Dolby Theatre. Dramatic ball gowns, sparkly and bold outfits for men and women confirmed that Hollywood remains the epicenter of glamour.

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Top 20 Looks – Oscar Awards 2021

#1

Carey Mulligan in a copper-hue sequined Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2021 gown fulfilled Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli’s to bring runway grandeur to the red carpet. Her stylist Nicky Yates combined the majestic dress with Sophia Webster heels and Cartier jewelry. Hairstylist Jenny Cho complemented the look with a center-part chignon, and makeup artist Georgie Eisdell gave her red-lip gorgeousness!

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#2

Regina King went extra-glam in a breathtaking bespoke Louis Vuitton gown on which Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière placed the most Swarovski crystals ever used for a single garment by the French fashion house. The 80s-shoulder bodycon silhouette and Forevermark jewelry bling styled by Wayman + Micah were an explosion of glamour. Hairstylist Larry Sims created an impeccable high-shine bob, and makeup artist Latrice Johnson paired it with light grey eyeshadow.  

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#3

Amanda Seyfried was the ultimate red-carpet knockout in crimson Armani Privé pleated tulle gown in the shape of a blooming flower. White and yellow Forevermark diamonds were also part of stylist Elizabeth Stewart’s vision. A 20s hairstyle was executed to perfection by Renato Campora and coupled with red-lip-flawless-skin makeup by Genevieve Herr.

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#4

Zendaya was a Cher-inspired mermaid in custom fluorescent yellow silk-chiffon bandeau-bodice floor-sweeping Valentino gown and mesmerizing Bulgari jewelry, styled by Law Roach. Hairstylist Larry Sims let her bohemian waves loose, and makeup artist Sheika Daley gave her an elevated out-in-the-sun fresh-faced look.

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#5

Colman Domingo was the best-dressed, most fashionable man in the room in a shocking pink Atelier Versace three-piece suit with a “liquid effect” made of 4,500 Swarovski crystals and sequins, David Yurman jewelry, and Christian Louboutin shoes, styled by Wayman + Micah and Marcos Trujillo. Grooming by makeup artist Jamie Richmond.   

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#6

Margot Robbie was a picture of bliss in a custom gunmetal lace Chanel Haute Couture gown, Chanel clutch, and Chanel Fine Jewelry, styled by Kate Young. The enchanting silhouette met with a low & loose tie-back by hairstylist Bryce Scarlett – banged haircut by Cervando Maldonado – and fresh-face caramel-hued Chanel makeup by Pati Dubroff.

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#7

Halle Berry was a charming butterfly in ethereal violet strapless Dolce & Gabbana gown and Ridano jewelry, styled by Lindsay Flores. Her banged bob haircut was by hairstylist Sara Seward and Clinique flirty-eye-nude-lip makeup by Jorge Monroy.

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#8

Viola Davis was a stunning bridal inspiration in custom white thistle-embroidered appliqué Alexander McQueen gown, Forevermark jewelry, and a Jimmy Choo clutch, styled by Elizabeth Stewart. Her naturally curly hairstyle was by Jamika Wilson and her lash-rich glam makeup by Autumn Moultrie.

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#9

Angela Bassett showed up in a show-stopping red off-the-shoulder Alberta Ferretti gown with voluminous organza sleeves, a Judith Leiber clutch, and Chopard jewelry, styled by Jennifer Austin. Equally sultry was her shiny center-part straight-hair look by Randy Stodghill and Cleopatra-inspired blue-eyelid-red-lip Lancôme makeup by D’Andre Michael.

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#10

Celeste proved how fashion-forward she is, wearing a custom silk crêpe Gucci dress with contrast bead-embroidered fringe details, a heart-shaped Gucci crystal-encrusted clutch, and a selection of Gucci High Jewelry pieces, all masterminded by Creative Director Alessandro Michele. 

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#11

Olivia Colman looked ever-the-queen from the London Oscars hub in a red tea-length Dior Haute Couture dress, a Roger Vivier clutch, and Chopard jewelry styled by Miranda Almond. Her 20s hairstyle was by Earl Simms and her winged-eyeliner-dewy-skin Dior makeup by Polly Osmond.

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#12

H.E.R. was a Disney princess in a custom Dundas jumpsuit with an embellished-with-lyrics hooded cape, purple round sunglasses, and Chopard jewelry, styled by Wouri Vice. Her Rapunzel hair was by Nina Monique and purple-winged-eye-berry-lip makeup by Marissa Vossen. The inspo was Prince’s look in his first Oscar attendance in 1985, winning for “Purple Rain”.

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#13

Laura Dern was fun and gracious in a turtleneck-bodice-feather-skirt Oscar de la Renta gown, Jimmy Choo heels, and Pomellato jewelry, styled to perfection by Elizabeth Stewart. Her wavy hairstyle was by Frída Svala and clean-face-red-lip makeup by Simone Siegl.  

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#14

Reese Witherspoon resumed her glamorous self in a belted shades-of-red Grecian-goddess Dior Haute Couture gown and Bulgari jewelry, styled by Petra Flannery. Her sleek center-part hairstyle was by Lona Maria Vigi and her smokey-eye-nude-lip makeup by Tracey Levy.

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#15

Maria Bakalova savored her Cinderella moment in a white plunging-neckline embroidered-bodice custom Louis Vuitton gown with a full tulle skirt, Moussaieff jewelry, and Louis Vuitton sandals, styled by Jessica Paster. The bridal-heaven look was twisted with a perfectly undone chignon by Byron Williams and red-lip makeup by Kelsey Deenihan Fisher.

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#16

Andra Day looked like dipped into liquid gold in revealing chain-link cutout Vera Wang gown, Casadei shoes, and Tiffany & Co. jewelry, styled by Wouri Vice. Her curly updo was by hairstylist Tony Medina and luminous gold-eyelid Chanel makeup by Porsche Cooper.   

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#17

Vanessa Kirby was elegant in a custom strapless pink silk Gucci gown with a box-pleat dramatic train and Cartier jewelry, styled by Ryan Hastings. She loves sleek chignons on the red carpet, and hairstylist Adir Abergel created a sculptural one for her. Jo Baker did her icy-radiant-skin-dark-lip makeup.

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#18

Tiara Thomas tapped into menswear in a white plunging-neckline feather-trimmed power suit by Jovana Louis and H.Dayan & Co jewelry combined with a fierce cornrow hairstyle by Rachel Aladdin and glossy makeup by Kevin Wade.  

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#19

Leslie Odom Jr. wore a Brioni suit and shirt made of 24K told thread exclusive to the Italian fashion house and the Vatican, combined with Cartier jewelry and styled by Avo Yermagyan. Hairstyling was by Anittria and grooming by Eliven Q.

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#20

Glenn Close made a 1980s statement in Giorgio Armani Privé vibrant blue long-sleeved crystal-encrusted tunic layered over midnight blue silk cigarette pants and evening gloves, plus Kwiat jewelry, styled by Chloe Hartstein. Her ultra-chic hairstyle was by Mark Townsend and makeup by Angela Levin.

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