Oscars 2021: The politics of red carpet dressing and how celebrities really choose their outfits

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorIn what Hollywood hopes is a sign that live events are finally on the rebound, FX and 20th Television launched the third and final season of “Pose” with a red carpet premiere Thursday night in New York.The event was held indoors at Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The socially-distanced, 200-foot carpet included clear plastic barriers between photographers.

Fashion faux pas? Anne Heche looked back at some of her favorite red carpet moments through the years — and threw shade at ex Ellen DeGeneres in the process.

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Lesley McKenzie Managing EditorOn Sunday morning, Hollywood awoke to the news of the sudden passing of fashion designer Alber Elbaz, who died at 59 in Paris from COVID-19.

red carpet photos from the 93rd annual Oscars may have us fooled that it was an awards ceremony just like those before it, it was an event like no other, for an equally unusual year in recent history. The first major in-person awards ceremony since the pandemic took hold was held over two months later than its traditional February slot, with an unconventional format to match.

“Nomadland” has wandered straight into the Academy Award for best picture.

Red carpet glam was back Sunday at the Oscars with Andra Day and Carey Mulligan shimmering in award-worthy gold and Maria Bakalova among several stars in bright white princess gowns during the pandemic era’s first big parade of fashion.

93rd annual Academy Awards kicking off Sunday, and despite Covid-19 safety protocols, celebrities brought their best styles. While we’re always looking forward to what women will wear, this year was better than ever for men bringing their best looks.

One Night in Miami director Regina King's butterfly wings are worthy of an addition into the Oscars red carpet hall of fame. The baby blue dress is a custom Louis Vuitton creation.Promising Young Woman star Carey Mulligan looked like she was manifesting an Oscar win in this Valentino crop top, in a good way—but her simple makeup and accessories keep the gold look from going over the top. Like we said, classic red and dramatic gowns were it this year.

Red carpets are back after so many awards shows that happened virtually and there are so many great fashion moments happening at the 2021 Academy Awards!

Rita Moreno and Fernanda Luisa Gordon are looking gorgeous together!

Vanessa Kirby looks gorgeous in a pale pink Gucci gown while walking the red carpet at the 2021 Oscars on Sunday (April 25) at Union Station in Los Angeles.

Halle Berry is rocking a new haircut!The actress showed off her dramatic shorter hairdo, as she and boyfriend Van Hunt made their red carpet debut at the 2021 Oscars at Union Station in Los Angeles on Sunday. The couple was a stunning pair, with Berry, 54, looking like a real-life fairy tale in a blushing Dolce & Gabbana gown.

Riz Ahmed and his wife, novelist Fatima Farheen Mirza, turned heads on the red carpet of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards on Sunday.The 38-year-old British actor, who's nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (his first nomination from the Academy), looked sharp in a sleek black suit by Prada.

Andra Day looks beautiful in her gold custom Vera Wang gown on the red carpet at the 2021 Academy Awards on Sunday (April 25) at Union Station in Los Angeles.

Men are making fashion CHOICES at the 93rd Academy Awards.