The fashion on the 2023 Oscars red carpet [1] was nothing short of impressive, as was anticipated by the list of nominees [2], presenters, and performers. The 12 March ceremony, which took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, marked Hollywood's final delivery of award season style — that is, aside from the Vanity Fair party immediately following. With Rihanna performing "Lift Me Up," [3] from the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" soundtrack [4] (for which she earned her first-time nomination [5]), we enjoyed memorable ensembles both on and off stage. The 35-year-old musician made headlines swapping a cutout Alaïa number [6] for a Maison Margiela by John Galliano getup that was dripping in diamond belly chains.
Other attendees who have been longtime veterans of the style spotlight included Cate Blanchett [7] in Louis Vuitton, Janelle Monáe in Vera Wang, Halle Berry in Tamara Ralph Couture [8], and Kate Hudson [9] in Rodarte. However, we also saw looks from the likes of Ariana DeBose, Sofia Carson, Ana de Armas [10], and Stephanie Hsu, all of whom are emerging to define their unique aesthetics and are often quite experimental with trends. Ashley Graham wearing custom Alberta Ferretti, Vanessa Hudgens [11] in vintage Chanel, and Laverne Cox held down the outfit reporting for E! in her custom Vera Wang Haute gown. Of course, we gathered every designer detail from the evening's best dressed in one place for your scrolling pleasure.
It's important to note that the 95th annual Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel [12], sparked criticism, as many Black actors and directors were snubbed [13], with only Angela Bassett and Brian Tyree Henry receiving nominations for their roles in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" and "Causeway," respectively. Women directors [14] were also completely shut out of the best director category. That being said, there was a wide range of designer representation from the crowd at large when it came to the fashion.
Read ahead to see whose outfit delivered, and don't forget to check out the best hair and makeup looks [15] on the red carpet that can always be trusted to come up big on glamour.
Rihanna at the 2023 Oscars
Rihanna wearing a custom Alaïa dress [17] with Moussaieff high jewellery and custom Giuseppe Zanotti shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Florence Pugh at the 2023 Oscars
Florence Pugh wearing a Valentino Haute Couture look [18] with Tiffany & Co. jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Austin Butler at the 2023 Oscars
Austin Butler wearing Saint Laurent at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Angela Bassett at the 2023 Oscars
Angela Bassett wearing a custom Moschino by Jeremy Scott dress with Bulgari jewellery and Sarah Flint shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Lady Gaga at the 2023 Oscars
Lady Gaga wearing a Versace dress [19] and Tiffany & Co. jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Cara Delevingne at the 2023 Oscars
Cara Delevingne wearing a custom Elie Saab Couture dress [20] with Bulgari jewellery and Stuart Weitzman shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Ana de Armas at the 2023 Oscars
Ana de Armas wearing custom Louis Vuitton [21] at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Halle Berry at the 2023 Oscars
Halle Berry [22] wearing a Tamara Ralph Couture dress with Pomellato and Fred Leighton jewellery and Jimmy Choo shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Cate Blanchett at the 2023 Oscars
Cate Blanchett [23] wearing a custom Louis Vuitton look with Louis Vuitton high jewellery and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Jessica Chastain at the 2023 Oscars
Jessica Chastain wearing a custom Gucci dress with Gucci high jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Kate Hudson at the 2023 Oscars
Kate Hudson [24] wearing a Rodarte dress with Rahaminov diamonds and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Andrew Garfield at the 2023 Oscars
Andrew Garfield wearing a custom Fendi suit with a David Yurman ring at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Nicole Kidman at the 2023 Oscars
Nicole Kidman [25] wearing a custom Armani Privé dress and Harry Winston jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Sabrina Dhowre Elba and Idris Elba at the 2023 Oscars
Sabrina Dhowre Elba wearing a Stella McCartney dress and Fabergé x Gemfields jewellery and Idris Elba wearing Gucci at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Janelle Monáe at the 2023 Oscars
Janelle Monáe wearing a custom Vera Wang Haute dress and Reza jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Zoe Saldana at the 2023 Oscars
Zoe Saldana wearing a Fendi Couture dress and vintage Cartier jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Melissa McCarthy at the 2023 Oscars
Melissa McCarthy wearing a custom Christian Siriano dress and Gismondi 1754 jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Michael B. Jordan at the 2023 Oscars
Michael B. Jordan wearing a Louis Vuitton suit with Tiffany & Co. brooches and Christian Louboutin shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Salma Hayek at the 2023 Oscars
Salma Hayek [26] wearing a Gucci dress and Maison Boucheron jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Michelle Williams at the 2023 Oscars
Michelle Williams [27] wearing a custom Chanel Haute Couture dress with Tiffany & Co. jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Jessie Buckley at the 2023 Oscars
Jessie Buckley wearing a Rodarte dress and Chopard fine jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Halle Bailey at the 2023 Oscars
Halle Bailey wearing an aqua tulle dress [28] and De Beers jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge at the 2023 Oscars
Phoebe Waller-Bridge wearing Bulgari jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Ariana DeBose at the 2023 Oscars
Ariana DeBose wearing an Atelier Versace dress and De Beers jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Paul Mescal at the 2023 Oscars
Paul Mescal [29] wearing Gucci at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Emily Blunt at the 2023 Oscars
Emily Blunt [30] wearing a Valentino dress and Chopard jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Tems at the 2023 Oscars
Tems wearing a Lever Couture dress and Swarovski jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Dwayne Johnson at the 2023 Oscars
Dwayne Johnson wearing a Tag Heuer timepiece at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Mindy Kaling at the 2023 Oscars
Mindy Kaling wearing a Vera Wang Haute dress with Maison Boucheron jewellery and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Michelle Yeoh at the 2023 Oscars
Michelle Yeoh wearing a Dior Haute Couture dress and Moussaieff high jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Danai Gurira at the 2023 Oscars
Danai Gurira wearing Jason Wu at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Stephanie Hsu at the 2023 Oscars
Stephanie Hsu wearing Valentino Haute Couture at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Deepika Padukone at the 2023 Oscars
Deepika Padukone wearing a Louis Vuitton dress and Cartier jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Elizabeth Banks at the 2023 Oscars
Elizabeth Banks wearing Pomellato jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Rooney Mara at the 2023 Oscars
Rooney Mara wearing an Alexander McQueen dress and Jimmy Choo shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Kerry Condon at the 2023 Oscars
Kerry Condon wearing an Atelier Versace dress and Christian Louboutin shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Winnie Harlow at the 2023 Oscars
Winnie Harlow wearing an archival Armani Privé dress from 2005 with a custom CH Carolina Herrera bag at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Brian Tyree Henry at the 2023 Oscars
Brian Tyree Henry at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Pedro Pascal at the 2023 Oscars
Pedro Pascal wearing a Gucci suit and Bulgari jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Allison Williams at the 2023 Oscars
Allison Williams wearing a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress and Fred Leighton jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Jenny Slate at the 2023 Oscars
Jenny Slate wearing a custom Thom Browne dress with Gismondi 1754 high jewellery and Stuart Weitzman shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Sandra Oh at the 2023 Oscars
Sandra Oh [31] wearing a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress with Briony Raymond jewellery and Stuart Weitzman shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Ruth E. Carter at the 2023 Oscars
Ruth E. Carter wearing Valentino at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Ava DuVernay at the 2023 Oscars
Ava DuVernay [32] wearing Louis Vuitton at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Sofia Carson at the 2023 Oscars
Sofia Carson wearing a custom Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress and Chopard jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Elizabeth Olsen at the 2023 Oscars
Elizabeth Olsen wearing a Givenchy dress and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Vanessa Hudgens at the 2023 Oscars
Vanessa Hudgens [33] wearing vintage Chanel at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Laverne Cox at the 2023 Oscars
Laverne Cox wearing a custom Vera Wang Haute dress with Hanut earrings and a David Webb ring at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Ashley Graham at the 2023 Oscars
Ashley Graham wearing a custom Alberta Ferretti dress and Jimmy Choo shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Hong Chau at the 2023 Oscars
Hong Chau wearing a custom Prada dress and Mikimoto earrings at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Winnie Harlow at the 2023 Oscars
Winnie Harlow wearing archival Armani Privé from 2005 at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Questlove at the 2023 Oscars
Questlove at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Lilly Singh at the 2023 Oscars
Lilly Singh wearing Christian Siriano at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Ruth E. Carter at the 2023 Oscars
Ruth E. Carter at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Jamie Lee Curtis at the 2023 Oscars
Jamie Lee Curtis at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Malala Yousafzai at the 2023 Oscars
Malala Yousafzai at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Erin Lim at the 2023 Oscars
Erin Lim wearing Rick Owens at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Jay Ellis at the 2023 Oscars
Jay Ellis wearing a custom Fendi tuxedo and Cartier timepiece at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Chloe East at the 2023 Oscars
Chloe East wearing Fred Leighton and Kwiat jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Monica Barbaro at the 2023 Oscars
Monica Barbaro wearing an Elie Saab dress with Fred Leighton and Kwiat jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Harvey Guillen at the 2023 Oscars
Harvey Guillen wearing a custom Christian Siriano look with David Yurman jewellery and Christian Louboutin shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Harry Shum Jr. at the 2023 Oscars
Harry Shum Jr. wearing Adeam at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Lauren Ridloff at the 2023 Oscars
Lauren Ridloff at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Daryn Carp at the 2023 Oscars
Daryn Carp wearing Gucci at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Zuri Hall at the 2023 Oscars
Zuri Hall wearing a Tarik Ediz dress, Yvan Tufenkjian jewellery, and Christian Louboutin shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Fan Bingbing at the 2023 Oscars
Fan Bingbing wearing Tony Ward Couture at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Katie Lowes at the 2023 Oscars
Katie Lowes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Marlee Matlin at the 2023 Oscars
Marlee Matlin wearing a Roger Vivier bag at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry at the 2023 Oscars
Miles Teller wearing a Celine Homme suit with Fred Leighton cufflinks and Christian Louboutin shoes and Keleigh Sperry wearing a Celine by Hedi Slimane dress and Mikimoto pearls at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Samuel L. Jackson at the 2023 Oscars
Samuel L. Jackson [34] at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Riz Ahmed at the 2023 Oscars
Riz Ahmed wearing a Prada suit and Vacheron Constantin timepiece at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Eva Longoria at the 2023 Oscars
Eva Longoria [35] wearing a Zuhair Murad Couture dress and Chopard jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Jennifer Connelly at the 2023 Oscars
Jennifer Connelly [36] wearing Louis Vuitton at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Sarah Polley at the 2023 Oscars
Sarah Polley wearing a Saint Laurent suit, Irene Neuwirth jewellery, Tyler Ellis bag, and Christian Louboutin shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Sigourney Weaver at the 2023 Oscars
Sigourney Weaver wearing a Givenchy dress and Fernando Jorge jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Lenny Kravitz at the 2023 Oscars
Lenny Kravitz [37] wearing Saint Laurent at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Bailey Bass at the 2023 Oscars
Bailey Bass wearing a custom Zac Posen Couture dress with Nicole Rose jewellery and a custom Kate Spade New York bag at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Malala Yousafzai at the 2023 Oscars
Malala Yousafzai wearing a Ralph Lauren Collection dress with Fred Leighton jewellery and Jimmy Choo shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2023 Oscars
Julia Louis-Dreyfus [38] wearing a Lanvin dress with Briony Raymond and Nikos Koulis jewellery and Malone Souliers shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Paul Dano at the 2023 Oscars
Paul Dano at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Andie MacDowell at the 2023 Oscars
Andie MacDowell wearing a Saint Laurent dress and Pomellato jewellery at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood n Sunday, 12 March.
Kelly Ripa at the 2023 Oscars
Kelly Ripa [39] at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.
Molly Sims at the 2023 Oscars
Molly Sims wearing a Georges Chakra dress with a Jimmy Choo bag and Stuart Weitzman shoes at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 12 March.