words by RAZ MARTINEZ

As one of the busiest award seasons comes to an end, some of the biggest A-list talent and newcomers alike gather at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for the 96th annual Academy Awards. The cinematic evening is both for film enthusiasts and fashion aficionados, as the nominees of the evening bring some of their most glamorous looks of the year to the red carpet. The couture looks of the evening keep many of us engaged as we eagerly wait for the winners of some of the most anticipated awards of the season. 

With everything from Schiaparelli to Lever Couture gracing the red carpet below we have our editors’ best dressed list from one of  Hollywood’s biggest night.

Zendaya in Armani Privé and Bulgari Jewelry, styled by Law Roach 
Photo Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images
Emma Stone wearing Custom Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co Jewelry, styled By Petra Flannery
Photo Credit: Christina House/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images
Anya Taylor-Joy in Custom Dior Haute Couture and Tiffany & Co. Jewelry, styled by Ryan Hasting
Photo Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Carey Mulligan wearing Custom Balenciaga Couture, styled by Andrew Mukamel, Jewellery by Fred Leighton
Photo Credit: John Shearer/WireImage/Getty Images
Billie Eilish in Chanel, styled by Andrew Mukamal 
Photo Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images 
Kirsten Dunst wearing Custom Gucci and Fred Leighton Jewelry, styled by Samantha McMillen
Photo Credit: John Shearer/WireImage/Getty Images
Colman Domingo in Louis Vuitton and David Yurman High Jewelry, styled by Wayman + Micah
Photo Credit: WWD/Getty Images 
Ariana Grande in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture and Tiffany & Co. Jewelry, styled by Mimi Cuttrell
Photo Credit: Marleen Moise/Getty Images 
Eva Longoria in Tamara Ralph and Bucherer Fine Jewelry, 
styled by Maeve Reilly
Photo Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images
Quannah Chasinghorse 
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Celine Song Wearing Custom LOEWE and Cartier Jewelry styled By Britt Theodora
Photo Credit: Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters
Emily Blunt in Schiaparelli Spring 2024 Couture Look 17 and Tiffany & Co., styled by Jessica Paster
Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Leah Lewis in Lever Couture,  Anabela Chan and Kallati jewelry, styled by Ana Tanaka 
Photo Credit: JC Olivera/Getty Images
Gabrielle Union in Carolina Herrera and Tiffany & Co., styled by Thomas Christos Kikis and Dwyane Wade in Custom Atelier Versace and Cartier Jewelry, styled by Jason Bolden
Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Greta Lee Wearing Loewe and Tiffany & Co Jewelry, styled by Danielle Goldberg
Photo Credit: Christina House/ Getty Images
Lupita Nyong’o in Custom Armani Privé and Debeers Jewelry, styled by Micaela Erlanger
Photo Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Jennifer Lawrence in Custom Dior Haute Couture and Swarovski Diamonds jewelry, styled by Jamie Mizrahi 
Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images 
America Ferrera in Custom Atelier Versace and Pomellato Jewelry, styled by Karla Welch
Photo Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images 
Margot Robbie in Versace Fall 2024 Look 15, styled by Andrew Mukamel, Jewellery by Fred Leighton
Photo Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images
Florence Pugh in Del Core Spring 2024 Look 14 and Bulgari Jewelry, styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray
Photo Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images
Robert Downey Jr. Wearing Yves Saint Laurent, styled By Erica Cloud
Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Julianne Hough in Alexandre Vauthier, styled by Jennifer Mazur 
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Hailee Steinfeld in Elie Saab Spring 2024 Couture Look 26 and Chopard Jewelry, styled by Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn
Photo Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images
Lily Gladstone in Gucci X Joe Big Mountain of Iron Horse Quillwork and Bulgari, styled by Jason Rembert
Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images 

cover image Carey Mulligan via Harper’s Bazaar