Red carpet fashion moments from the Oscars

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Best red carpet fashion at the 2023 Oscars

From Lady Gaga to Michelle Yeoh, see the best-dressed celebrities at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

The 95th Academy Awards delivered a lesson in understated glamour on Sunday, with restrained colors and elegant silhouettes dominating the evening’s fashion.

In a break with tradition, the Oscars red carpet turned champagne-colored for the night — and many stars followed suit by arriving at LA’s Dolby Theatre in an array of lighter tones. Among an abundance of white gowns were Emily Blunt’s figure-hugging Valentino design and Michelle Williams’ strapless Chanel Couture dress, which featured a sheer overlay embroidered with crystals.

Fellow Best Actress nominee Michelle Yeoh produced one the most eye-catching takes on the trend in a feathered white Dior dress. Elsewhere, Sofia Carson wowed in a voluminous princess dress by Giambattista Valli, while Halle Berry’s sophisticated white Tamara Ralph gown shimmered with bejeweled floral detailing.

The evening’s more adventurous men also embraced softer colors. Paul Mescal and Brian Tyree Henry were among several stars opting for cream tuxedo jackets. Harry Shum Jr. meanwhile broke with black-tie orthodoxy in a white jacket by Adeam — a label usually known for womenswear — that featured a thick fabric belt around the waist.

There were welcome pops of color, too. Hong Chau and Allison Williams both looked resplendent in sophisticated shades of pink, wearing dresses by Prada and Giambattista Valli, respectively. Angela Bassett meanwhile stunned in a custom ultraviolet mermaid gown by Moschino and Cara Delevingne turned heads in a dramatic red off-the-shoulder Elie Saab gown.

And stars from the music industry produced two of the event’s biggest fashion moments. Lady Gaga wore a fresh-off-the-catwalk sheer dress from Versace’s Fall-Winter 2023 collection, which debuted on the runway just three days ago, while Rihanna stunned in a leather Alaïa gown that accentuated her baby bump.

See below for some of the red carpet’s best looks.

Janelle Monáe Credit: Kayla Oaddams/WireImage/Getty Images

Riz Ahmed Credit: Lexie Moreland/WWD/Getty Images

Michelle Williams, nominated for Best Actress, wore a sparkly white Chanel Couture gown and a Tiffany & Co. diamond link choker. Credit: Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images

Sabrina Dhowre Elba and Idris Elba Credit: Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images

Nominated for Best Original Song, Lady Gaga made her appearance in an all-black, freshly debuted Versace gown from its Fall/Winter 2023 collection. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Cate Blanchett Credit: Eric Gaillard/Reuters

Brian Tyree Henry Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Best Actress nominee Michelle Yeoh turned heads in a dreamy white, floor-length dress by Dior, paired with diamond Moussaieff jewelry. Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Paul Mescal was one of several men to wear cream- or light-colored tuxedo jackets. Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Expecting her second child, Rihanna wore a sheer black form-fitting Alaïa dress displaying her baby bump. She is nominated for Best Original Song for “Lift Me Up,” as heard in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Credit: Eric Gaillard/Reuters

Nicole Kidman Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty Images

Ke Huy Quan Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Salma Hayek and Pedro Pascal Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Halle Bailey Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Emily Blunt was a sight in white in an elegant Valentino gown and Dwayne Johnson shone in a ballet pink Dolce & Gabbana suit. Credit: Kayla Oaddams/WireImage/Getty Images

Jessica Chastain Credit: ABC

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” star Angela Bassett, nominated for Best Supporting Actress, arrived in a custom ultraviolet gown by Moschino. Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Best Actor nominee Austin Butler kept it classic with a black, double-breasted Saint Laurent suit. Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Ana de Armas Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Also in white, Halle Berry wore Tamara Ralph Couture with rose-gold crystal floral jewelry at the neck and hip. Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Harry Shum Jr. wore a tuxedo by Adeam — a label usually known for womenswear — that featured a white jacket and a fabric belt at the waist. Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Stephanie Hsu poses on the champagne-colored red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 95th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 12, 2023. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard Credit: Eric Gaillard/Reuters

Eva Longoria Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Florence Pugh looked stunning in Valentino Couture and a statement Tiffany & Co. necklace. Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Vanessa Hudgens looked sleek in Chanel. Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Vanessa Hudgens Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Sandra Oh Credit: Ashley Landis/Invision/AP

Ariana DeBose returned to the red carpet this year in a custom bright white Versace gown with a plunging V neckline and silver embellishments. Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Cara Delevingne hit the carpet in a striking red, off shoulder Elie Saab couture dress. Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Allison Williams wore a glamorous floral-embellished pink gown by Giambattista Valli with long sleeves and a cascading tulle cape train. Credit: David Fisher/Shutterstock

Jay Ellis in a black tuexedo with beaded floral appliqué by Fendi. Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Best Supporting Actress nominee Jamie Lee Curtis shimmered in a sequined Dolce & Gabbana dress. Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Dazzling in white, Sofia Carson wore a custom voluminous ball gown by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture. Credit: ABC

Malala Yousafzai shone bright in a sequined Ralph Lauren hooded gown. Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images

Hong Chau Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Marlee Matlin Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Elizabeth Olsen Credit: Ashley Landis/Invision/AP

Brendan Fraser, Best Leading Actor nominee for his role in “The Whale,” wore a Giorgio Armani suit topped off with a bow tie. Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images

Ashley Graham, decorated in jewelry by Pandora, wore a custom black dress by Alberta Ferretti with cutouts and an embroidered crystal skirt. Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Winnie Harlow Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

James Hong arrived wearing one of the night’s boldest accessories: a blue bowtie adorned with — in a nod to “Everything Everywhere All at Once” — a pair of googly eyes. Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images

Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur Credit: Kayla Oaddams/WireImage/Getty Images

Fan Bingbing arrived in a voluminous Tony Ward Couture gown. Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Harvey Guillen, who noted he was the first plus-sized male actor to be dressed by designer, put a twist on the traditional suit with a flared, embellished jacket by Christian Siriano. Credit: David Fisher/Shutterstock