Oscars 2021 Red Carpet Fashion: See Every Look as the Stars Arrive

The Oscars 2021 red carpet is closed but not before the biggest names stepped out in memorable fashion looks. Take a look at all the stars who dressed to impress.

By Mike Vulpo, Cathy Campo Apr 26, 2021 2:10 PMTags
Watch: Best Fashion Moments at The 2021 Oscars

It was the most star-studded night of the year! And this time, it really did happen in person.

The 2021 Oscars, which was held in two separate Los Angeles locations, was produced by director Steven Soderbergh, producer Stacey Sher and actor Jesse Collins. And for the third consecutive year, the awards were handed out without a host, perhaps due in part to the controversy surrounding the initial host selection of Kevin Hart for the 2019 ceremony.

Zoom malfunctions were avoided after producers explicitly stated, "There will not be an option to Zoom in for the show." Instead, viewers witnessed heated competition between some of the most popular films of the year like MankMinari, Promising Young Woman and Nomadland—the latter of which received the coveted title of Best Picture. Musical performances also included Leslie Odom Jr., H.E.R. and more.

In addition to seeing some swoon-worthy fashion other than Jason Sudeikis' tie-dye hoodie, we had another event to celebrate: A record 76 nominations were given to females. Promising young women indeed! For the first time, more than one female director was nominated in the best director category—Chloé Zhao (Nomadland), who won the award, and Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman). Previously, only five other women had been nominated for the honor in the award show's 93-year history. Zhao is also the first woman to receive four nominations in a single year and the first female of Asian descent to be nominated in the best director category.

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See the Winners of the 2021 Oscars

After last year's virtual ceremony, we couldn't have been more excited to see some stunning looks from more than just above the shoulders. (Has anyone else forgotten how to walk in heels?). Keep scrolling to see all of the fashion winners and risk-takers from this year's event.

Angela Bassett

In Alberta Ferretti with Chopard jewelry

Regina King

In Louis Vuitton with Forevermark jewelry

Amanda Seyfried

In Armani with Forevermark jewelry and Stuart Weitzman shoes

Carey Mulligan

In Valentino with Sophia Webster shoes

Viola Davis

In Alexander McQueen with Forevermark jewelry    

Margot Robbie

     

Zendaya

In Valentino with BVLGARI jewelry 

Laura Dern

In Oscar de la Renta

Reese Witherspoon

In Christian Dior

Tyler Perry

In Giorgio Armani with Stubbs & Wootton shoes and Dita glasses

Halle Berry

In Dolce & Gabbana

H.E.R.

In Dundas with Chopard jewelry and Bonnie Clyde glasses

Eryn Krueger Mekash

    

Rita Moreno

    

Kori Rae

         

Laverne Cox

In Christian Siriano

Erica Rivinoja

     

Lakeith Stanfield

In Saint Laurent

Cathy Featherstone,

     

Gary Oldman

   

Christopher Lawrence

     

Chloe Zhao

    

Emile Mosseri

    

Garrett Bradley

    

Rikard Goransson,

    

Questlove

In Crocs shoes and  Jacquie Aiche jewelry

Vanessa Kirby

In Gucci

Andra Day

In Vera Wang with Tiffany jewelry and Casadei shoes

Nina Parker

In J'Aton Couture

Giuliana Rancic

In Rami Al Ali

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