The Most Jaw-Dropping 2026 Oscars Red Carpet Looks

Renate Reinsve, Hudson Williams, and Ariana Greenblatt on the 2026 Academy Awards red carpet. — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Though we'd happily enjoy a star-studded red carpet every Sunday night, award season unfortunately comes to a close this evening with the 2026 Academy Awards, the finish line of a long and very stylish run of shows that started all the way back in November. It's bittersweet, so we want to savor every second of it, paying especially close attention to the looks that tonight's attendees and their stylists spent hours upon hours putting together. Every last earring and hand-sewn embellishment deserves its moment, and we're happy to give them just that.

Of all the award shows each season, the Oscars are always the mecca when it comes to fashion. Think back to some of the greatest looks of all time, like Nicole Kidman's chartreuse Dior Haute Couture dress by John Galliano in 1997, Lupita Nyong'o's aquamarine Prada gown in 2014, and Emma Stone's gold fringed Givenchy dress designed by Riccardo Tisci. Of course, we can't forget Gwyneth Paltrow's iconic baby-pink Ralph Lauren number that she wore in 1999, the year she won Best Actress for her role in Shakespeare in Love. Who knows? Maybe tonight we'll witness the next "great" to be added to this list.

Keep scrolling to discover the best looks unveiled on the 2026 Academy Awards red carpet. If the stylish pre-parties told us anything, it's that tonight's attendees will be dressed to the nines.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Zoe Salda&ntilde;a attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Zoe Saldaña

WEAR: Saint Laurent dress and shoes; Cartier jewelry

Styled by: Petra Flannery

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Jessie Buckley attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Jessie Buckley

WEAR: Chanel

Styled by: Danielle Goldberg

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Renate Reinsve attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Renate Reinsve

WEAR: Custom Louis Vuitton dress and heels; Louis Vuitton High Jewelry ring and bracelet

STYLED BY: Karla Welch

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Demi Moore attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Demi Moore

WEAR: Custom Gucci

Styled by: Brad Goreski

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Odessa A'zion attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Odessa A'zion

WEAR: Valentino couture; Pandora jewelry

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Hudson Williams attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Hudson Williams

WEAR: Custom Balenciaga suit; Bulgari jewelry

STYLED BY: Anastasia Walker

US actress Chase Infiniti attends the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 15, 2026.

WHO: Chase Infiniti

WEAR: Custom Louis Vuitton; De Beers jewelry

STYLED BY: Wayman + Micah

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Ariana Greenblatt attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Ariana Greenblatt

WEAR: Vintage John Galliano dress from Raffe Vintage; Mikimoto jewelry

STYLED BY: Molly Dickson

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Barbie Ferreira attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Barbie Ferreira

WEAR: Custom Gap Studio by Zac Posen dress; Christian Louboutin heels; De Beers jewelry

STYLED BY: Chris Horan

South Korean-US singer Ejae attends the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 15, 2026.

WHO: Ejae

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Rose Byrne attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Rose Byrne

WEAR: Custom Dior couture

STYLED BY: Kate Young

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Audrey Nuna attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Audrey Nuna

WEAR: Thom Browne

Styled by: Danyul Brown

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Vicky Krieps attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Vicky Krieps

WEAR: Bottega Veneta dress

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Bruna Marquezine attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Bruna Marquezine

WEAR: Custom Gucci

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Misty Copeland attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Misty Copeland

WEAR: David Koma; Jared Atelier jewelry

Styled by: Karla Welch

British journalist and presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg attends the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 15, 2026.

WHO: Amelia Dimoldenberg

WEAR: Vintage Ralph Lauren dress; Bulgari jewelry

STYLED BY: Chloë Griffin

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Arden Cho attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Arden Cho

WEAR: Miss Sohee dress; Christian Louboutin shoes

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Calum Harper attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

WHO: Calum Harper

Styled by: Zak Maoui

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Eliza Huber is currently the Associate Editorial Director at Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2021 as a fashion editor after starting her career as a writer at Refinery29, where she worked for four years. During her time at WWW, she launched Go Sports, the publication's sports vertical, and published four (and counting) quarterly issues tied to the WNBA, Formula One, and more. She also created two franchises, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on new seasonal trends, up-and-coming designers, and celebrity style.