AFTER being postponed for two months due to the pandemic, the hotly-anticipated 93rd Academy Awards took place yesterday evening in a historic night of red carpet glamour. From Maria Bakalova in layers of Louis Vuitton tulle to Riz Ahmed in Prada’s timeless suiting, here are Glass’ best dressed of the Oscars 2021.
Glass cover star Maria Bakalova in Louis Vuitton and Moussaieff high jewellery
Best Supporting Actress nominee and Glass cover star Maria Bakalova dazzled in Moussaieff high jewels and a billowing six-metre-wide dress from Louis Vuitton that captivated with 100 metres of tulle.
Carey Mulligan in Valentino and Cartier jewellery
British actor Carey Mulligan was enchanting in this voluminous floor-length gown from Valentino’s haute couture SS21 collection, elevated with Art Deco Cartier jewels.
LaKeith Stanfield in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dressed Best Supporting Actor nominee LaKeith Stanfield in their signature black, opting for a 70s-style jumpsuit with a belted waist and pointed white collared shirt.
Chloé Zhao in Hermès
Chloé Zhao won Best Director for her work on Nomadland and paired white trainers with a soft, beaded Hermès dress from the House’s AW21 collection.
Steven Yeun in Gucci
Minari actor and Glass Man cover star Steven Yeun looked exceptionally dapper in a single-breasted tuxedo from Gucci, paired with a crisp white shirt, double-breasted vest and teardrop bowtie.
Leslie Odom Jr in a Brioni suit and Cartier ring
Resplendent in gold, Hamilton actor and Best Supporting Actor nominee Leslie Odom Jr took centre stage in this glittering metallic suit from Brioni, paired with a subtle Cartier ring.
Amanda Seyfried in Armani Privé
Amanda Seyfried stole the red carpet spotlight in this dramatic petal-inspired ball gown from Armani Privé.
Celeste in Gucci
Celeste opted for a custom floor-length Gucci dress, adorned with a black and red diamond pattern. The British singer also carried a statement anatomical heart clutch straight from the Maison’s recent AW21 hacking with Balenciaga.
Zendaya in Valentino and Bulgari jewels
Red carpet royalty Zendaya turned heads in this lemon-yellow Valentino haute couture gown, which took 300 hours to make. Inspired by Cher, the chiffon dress was paired with an impressive array of Bulgari diamonds.
Youn-Yuh Jung in Marmar Halim and Chopard Haute Joaillerie and Yeri Han in Louis Vuitton
Youn Yuh-jung, who won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Minari, looked timeless in this quilted navy dress by Egyptian designer Marmar Halim topped off with Chopard Haute Joaillerie. The 73-year-old graced the red carpet alongside her Minari co-star Yeri Han, who wore a one-shoulder Louis Vuitton gown in a statement cherry-red.
Emerald Fennell in Gucci
British actor and director Emerald Fennell won Best Original Screenplay for Promising Young Woman and looked radiant in a sequin-embellished floral gown by Gucci.
Riz Ahmed in Prada and Fatima Fahreen in Valentino
Best Actor nominee Riz Ahmed donned a navy-blue single-breasted suit by Prada for the occasion, which he wore alongside his wife Fatima Fahreen who was equally radiant in a pale blue Valentino gown.
Margot Robbie in Chanel Haute Couture & Chanel Fine Jewellery
Actress, producer and Chanel Ambassador Margot Robbie looked stunning in a sleeveless silver floral gown from the French Maison, debuting blunt bangs that elegantly complimented the look.
by Joshua Hendren