The 98th Academy Awards have finally arrived, and Hollywood Boulevard is officially the most glamorous place on Earth right now. With Conan O’Brien returning to the helm for the second year, the energy at the Dolby Theatre is unmatched as we celebrate a massive year for cinema.
But before the first golden statuette is handed out to either the haunting depths of Sinners or the high-stakes world of Marty Supreme or the adrenaline-fueled track of F1, let’s take a look at the real show happening on the red carpet.
Here are the timeless looks by Bored Panda from the 2026 Oscars red carpet.
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#21 Audrey Nuna
The K-Pop Demon Hunters star wore a custom Thom Browne gown featuring a structured, military-inspired blazer-styled bodice with lines of gold sequins cascading down the front.
The design transitioned at the waist into a voluminous, sculpted skirt with a moiré texture and layered nylon-like fabric underneath.
The design transitioned at the waist into a voluminous, sculpted skirt with a moiré texture and layered nylon-like fabric underneath.
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#22 Zoe Saldaña
Saldaña arrived in a black Saint Laurent slip dress featuring a sheer floral lace bodice and a matte skirt that flowed softly to the floor.
She accessorized with a striking diamond and ruby necklace, diamond stud earrings, and coordinating rings.
Her dark hair was styled in a romantic updo, paired with soft makeup.
She accessorized with a striking diamond and ruby necklace, diamond stud earrings, and coordinating rings.
Her dark hair was styled in a romantic updo, paired with soft makeup.
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#23 Alicia Silverstone
The Clueless star embraced Old Hollywood glamour in a strapless velvet and sequin gown featuring a plunging black bodice, matching velvet gloves, and a draped white skirt.
She accessorized the look with gold and diamond drop earrings and a delicate necklace. Her ombre blonde hair was styled in loose waves with a middle part, paired with black eyeliner, rosy blush, and frosty coral-pink lipstick.
She accessorized the look with gold and diamond drop earrings and a delicate necklace. Her ombre blonde hair was styled in loose waves with a middle part, paired with black eyeliner, rosy blush, and frosty coral-pink lipstick.
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#24 Kirsten Dunst
Dunst appeared in a timeless black Celine gown featuring a sleek, minimalist silhouette.
She kept the look classic with subtle jewelry and her honey-blonde hair styled in soft waves with a side part.
She kept the look classic with subtle jewelry and her honey-blonde hair styled in soft waves with a side part.
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#25 Ji-Young Yoo
Yoo wore a Carolina Herrera ball gown by Wes Gordon. The outfit featured a strapless pale blue bodice with a deep sweetheart neckline and a structured black waistband tied with a bow.
The look flowed into a voluminous navy ball skirt with pockets. She accessorized with a diamond drop necklace, stud earrings, and a sleek short bob.
The look flowed into a voluminous navy ball skirt with pockets. She accessorized with a diamond drop necklace, stud earrings, and a sleek short bob.
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#26 Isha M. Ambani
Ambani arrived in a strapless ivory gown adorned with colorful floral embroidery across the bodice and skirt.
The design featured a sleek silhouette with black side panel detailing.
She accessorized with a black choker necklace featuring a diamond pendant, drop earrings, and styled her hair in a sleek half-up look.
The design featured a sleek silhouette with black side panel detailing.
She accessorized with a black choker necklace featuring a diamond pendant, drop earrings, and styled her hair in a sleek half-up look.
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#27 Kieran Culkin
Culkin donned a brown tailored blazer layered over a black shirt and matching black trousers. He completed the look with polished black dress shoes and a watch, adding a small gold lapel pin to the jacket.
His tousled hair and light beard gave the formal ensemble a relaxed finish.
His tousled hair and light beard gave the formal ensemble a relaxed finish.
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#28 Kristen Wig
Wiig appeared on the Oscars red carpet in a black gown featuring a draped, beaded bodice with a deep neckline.
The look flowed into a voluminous sheer skirt adorned with intricate embellishments arranged in a repeating pattern.
She accessorized with a chunky statement necklace, bracelets, and rings, while wearing her hair in loose, shoulder-length waves with natural glam makeup.
The look flowed into a voluminous sheer skirt adorned with intricate embellishments arranged in a repeating pattern.
She accessorized with a chunky statement necklace, bracelets, and rings, while wearing her hair in loose, shoulder-length waves with natural glam makeup.
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#29 Ejae
Ejae wore a shimmering gold Dior gown featuring crisscross wrap-style fabric that formed a high front slit.
The strapless bodice was accented with small black tuft details, while the skirt extended into a circular train with fringe along the hem.
She completed the look with pointed black pumps and styled her hair in a sleek bun.
The strapless bodice was accented with small black tuft details, while the skirt extended into a circular train with fringe along the hem.
She completed the look with pointed black pumps and styled her hair in a sleek bun.
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#30 Felicity Jones
Jones stepped out onto the Oscars red carpet in a pale-yellow Prada gown featuring a high bateau neckline and a sleek column silhouette.
The dress was layered with delicate tulle embellished with scattered crystals and finished with a soft trailing train.
She accessorized the retro-inspired look with 1920s Fred Leighton jewelry.
The dress was layered with delicate tulle embellished with scattered crystals and finished with a soft trailing train.
She accessorized the retro-inspired look with 1920s Fred Leighton jewelry.
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#31 Ruth E. Carter
The American custom designer wore a strapless black-and-white gown featuring a sculpted black column skirt and a white lace bustier-style bodice.
The look was paired with a white satin shawl draped around her arms.
She accessorized with a delicate necklace, statement heels, and a sparkling clutch.
The look was paired with a white satin shawl draped around her arms.
She accessorized with a delicate necklace, statement heels, and a sparkling clutch.
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#32 Gwyneth Paltrow
Paltrow returned to the Oscars in a custom ivory silk strapless gown by Giorgio Armani Privé.
The design featured dramatic side cutouts with sheer crystal-embellished tulle panels running along the sides of the dress.
The actress accessorized with a Tiffany & Co. necklace and a matching ring.
The design featured dramatic side cutouts with sheer crystal-embellished tulle panels running along the sides of the dress.
The actress accessorized with a Tiffany & Co. necklace and a matching ring.
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#33 Chase Infinity
Infiniti attended her first Oscars in a custom lavender Louis Vuitton silk gown featuring an asymmetric multilayered frill detail draped along the side.
The design required over 750 hours of craftsmanship to complete. She accessorized with diamond jewelry, including a De Beers London Summer choker necklace set with a 9.06-carat fancy intense yellow cushion diamond.
The design required over 750 hours of craftsmanship to complete. She accessorized with diamond jewelry, including a De Beers London Summer choker necklace set with a 9.06-carat fancy intense yellow cushion diamond.
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#34 Sigourney Weaver
Weaver arrived in a long-sleeved gold gown featuring intricate beadwork arranged in scalloped patterns across the fabric.
The design included a high neckline and embellished cuffs with contrasting blue detailing.
The design included a high neckline and embellished cuffs with contrasting blue detailing.
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#35 Isabela Moner
The Last of Us star donned the Oscars red carpet in a black leather gown featuring a structured corset bodice and a sleek, draped skirt with a subtle train.
The sleeveless design highlighted the sculpted neckline and fitted silhouette.
She accessorized her look with a green gemstone necklace and matching earrings, while her short bob with blunt bangs and smoky eye makeup completed the look.
The sleeveless design highlighted the sculpted neckline and fitted silhouette.
She accessorized her look with a green gemstone necklace and matching earrings, while her short bob with blunt bangs and smoky eye makeup completed the look.
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#36 Goldie Hawn
Hawn accompanied her daughter, Kate Hudson, and wore a black halter gown featuring sheer fabric and sparkling silver embellishments cascading down the bodice.
She paired the outfit with dramatic long gloves. Her blonde hair was styled in soft, voluminous waves.
She paired the outfit with dramatic long gloves. Her blonde hair was styled in soft, voluminous waves.
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