The 97th annual Academy Awards red carpet didn't disappoint. From the Brit Awards last night to last week's SAG Awards, it's safe to say that celebrities have been building up to an incredible Oscars red carpet—and they definitely delivered.
Hollywood brought plenty of drama: Ariana Grande's Schiaparelli gravity-defying gown to Mikey Madison's pretty-in-pink, two-toned Christian Dior gown, which resembled a similar dress worn by Gwyneth Paltrow.
We've rounded up the biggest trends of the evening that will set the tone for occasion wear inspiration for 2025 and beyond.
Sheer pink
From Monica Barbaro to Mikey Madison and Rachel Sennott, soft and shimmering hues of pink were a recurring theme on the red carpet. Including A-line skirts and column silhouettes, all three actresses paired their looks with glittering motif jewellery and embellishments.
Back to Black
A black dress is a classic wardrobe staple that can solve any wardrobe woes, whether you're looking for a chic evening look or a quick, casual office get-up. For the 2025 Oscars red carpet, Scarlett Johansson, Margaret Qualley, and Miley Cyrus opted for elevated black dresses in shimmering velvet fabrics paired with shimmering jewellery and gloves.
Structured Silhouettes
Noted as one of Spring/Summer's 2025's biggest trends, structured silhouettes made a high-impact red carpet appearance at the Oscars. From Ariana Grande's classic champagne-toned Schiaparelli gown to Yasmin Finney's Harris Reed gown, and lest we forget Cynthia Erivo's custom Louis Vuitton.
Metallic Fabrics
After the Brit Awards' significant amount of transparent dresses, the Oscars went the opposite direction by opting for metallic hues in both sequinned and duchess satin. Key purveyors of the look included Demi Moore and Felicity Jones in Armani Privé and Halle Berry in Christian Siriano.
Pops of Colour
Of course, it wouldn't be an award ceremony without classic pops of colour. For the 97th annual Oscars, the A-list opted for different shades of red and pops of blue to bring in some extra drama from Stormi Reid in Alexander Vauthier Haute Couture, Michelle Yeoh, and Raye in Vivienne Westwood.
