So many people go to this shit, I really tried to narrow it down, but there was still so much to get through. Do you think this is actually a good party. Like would people go to it if they couldn’t post about it or tell anyone they went?
Anyway, let’s get into it.
I talked about this collection a little bit when I discussed Riz Ahmed’s look in my Oscars review, and so you know that I loved it. There were a lot of halter styles, some with this high neckline, but all with the most beautiful shape. I also think the pop of red with the shoe and lips compliments the brown so nicely. Speaking of red, it’s my least favorite color, but my favorite to pair with other colors. What is that?
She continued the Versace glitz from the Oscars, but instead of an oroton chainmail, we got a crystal. It’s kind of giving me Liza Minnelli, but not in a fun way. It’s very forgettable and I’m very confused by the hemline of that jacket.
JERMEY SCOTT COUTURE?! What’s happening?! I need all of the information. I know it wasn’t for everyone, but I loved Jeremy’s campy, kooky Moschino. I don’t know what this means for his future, but whether he’s starting his own brand or going in the direction of Zac Posen with a custom piece here and there, I’ll take what I can get. I lover this. I like this, pleated, structured, interrupted frame that’s being created, but I think it’s so brilliant how the bottom of it plays into a dropwaist silhouette. It’s just so good, and I love Andrea’s quirky style.
This was the Alaïa collection that was made with one singular yarn, and I still can’t think about it for too long before spiraling. Anyway, everything about this is stunning— the color, the draping, the fringe. I die.
I love that Anya always performs a look, but it’s made even easier when it’s this chic! You know my love of headpieces, and this one is scratching a 60s swim cap itch. It also beautifully compliments the embroidery on the shoulder. Other than that, the mini is simple, but it’s sweet, and I like the butterfly shape of the bust area. Miss Sohee really is such a magical brand.
This kind of feels like the diet version of Tracis Kelce’s Super Bowl fit, which was also Amiri, no? I mean, it’s fine, I like the fit of the jacket and I don’t mind a bit of a tweed moment. The netted tank underneath is fun, and I’m pretty sure the pants have a houndstooth print, which is fine since it’s not too obvious, but otherwise might have felt like too much. The pants are a little long, but I think they have enough structure to not feel messy.
There’s obviously a lot more interesting things that Ferragamo is capable of, but seeing them do a very beautifully fitted suit is important too. It feels integral to the brand, especially from a, dressing Hollywood point of view. I’m also pretty sure this is a very deep brown color, which I’m into, and you know I’m gonna say it… the show could have matched.
Not Camila trying to get me on her side by wearing Luar. It’s not working. Oop. Listen, I love Luar DOWN, and for the most part, I’m into this. It’s nothing crazy, but the draping is nice, until you look at where it wraps around the torso and it looks so obviously like it just stops there and doesn’t actually drape underneath the other piece of fabric. Weird.
This might not be anything out of the ordinary for Cardi, but it is a stunning dress and it’s very Versace. Since it’s all black, the multiple design elements don’t feel like they’re fighting with one another. It also just fits her incredibly.
Absolutely! This splattered style is something we saw two season ago at Robert Wun, but instead it was a wine stained dress. I love that he’s continued one of his favorite looks from that show, but with a different approach. Here it looks like it’s rained gum balls all over the dress and has left these rainbow stains. We also see those swallow tail sleeves and collar that are house codes, coming from Wun often being inspired by birds. It’s a super fun time.
Another slay from Robert Wun. She looks insane. They way this skintight, metallic dress just hugs her body and is framed by these beautiful ruffles is so striking, and she looks like a statue. No notes.
Mother, Chloë Sevigny, incapable of not serving. this is so sweet. I love that the bow detail creates this off-the-shoudler moment, and the little shorts are such a fun touch.
The best dressed man of this award season, really. This crystal embroidered jacket is so beautifully done, and I like that the rest of the look is simple, to allow this face to be the star of the outfit. He looks great and it’s a fun after part look.
This made me think of Rick Owens a little bit if I’m being honest. I do wish the fit was a little better around the torso, but other than that,I think the way the sequins are done is very intriguing. It plays into that technical, sci-fi element of Nicolas and kind of looks like a glitch, but also makes it look like the dress has abs.
I have to say, I like this better than her Oscars dress. The fit, as usual, is incredible, and I love the way the embroidery plays to the curves of the body. The sheer panels with the draped beading on the side are so fun, and I love how opposite this is from her Oscars dress.
Now this is the kind of energy we want for Danielle! It’s simple, but the embroidery plays to shape the body and draw your eye in, in different spots. It’s fitted very well, and I’m not sure if this is a knit, but it almost looks like the sequins are baked in.
Is there a requirement to do Tom Ford drag, at least once, if you’re wearing the brand? The sunglasses are making me lol, but I like this! He wore Tom Ford to the Oscars too, but his us with a little sequin for the after party, and I’m not mad at it. There’s something about him that makes me feel like I want to protect him.
Donald Glover is a fashion boy and I like that he’s always willing to have a little bit of fun with his fashion. It’s not my favorite of this looks, but I don’t hate it! I like all these colors together, I like the tank underneath, and there’s something about the lapels that makes them feel like thick suspenders to me.
This being Dolce aside, it’s a nice dress, and I like this for Emily. I think this would have made more sense for the Oscars and still kind of has that trompe l’oeil underwear effect, if that’s something she was set on.
I hated this on the runway and I still hate it now. As a concept, I’m not mad at it— I like the sculptured, angular top, and definitely think it makes sense in the context of this collection, but it’s incredibly messy. You can see where the structure ends in the skirt and where the more fluid fabric beings, and it’s just just tailored well on Emily.
I don’t know that it’s giving after party, but I like it! It’s simple, but it’s very Thom Browne, it fits nicely, and I like the way the pleated waist looks like a very large cummerbund.
This is from the most recent Louis Vuitton collection, which was also Nicolas 10 year anniversary at the brand, and it was a really great collection. There were a lot of these beautifully embroidered dressed paired with various other garments, but I still think it stands on its own here. Yes, it’s simple, but so nice, and I like that it’s more fluid and “casual” when compared to her Oscars dress.
I really loved this collection, and I loved this look, but the way it’s been done for Florence is a little strange? I’m not sure what exactly was done, but the peplum seems to be sitting lower, which causes it to hide that appliqué. Not only that, but there seems to be too much fabric in the bodice generally, and given that this is couture, you’d expect the attention to detail to not stop at the runway.
Do you see what I mean by the Tom Ford drag requirement? Like, twice on one red carpet?! Also did Dominic not wear this exact suit to the actual Oscars?
It actually took me forever to find a photo of this dress from the front, and probably for good reason. From the side, I’m intrigued. It fits well, there’s an open back, and I’m into these little discs lining it and draping down the hips. However, that strand of discs in the front doesn’t at all follow the cut of the dress which feels very bizarre, and not in that Jonathan Anderson why that I know and love.
This is… a lot! The chain belt, ruffled peplum, and cropped blazer all very much feel like 2010s business casual to the club. I keep staring at it to decide which piece I would take away, and honestly I think whichever one you’d take away would make it better. Like, it has to be two design elements instead of three regardless of which ones you pick.
This Off-White collection was very confusing, and this is one of the least offensive looks, but still, not great. The laces all just feel like they’re fighting one another, and the shapewear is literally warping her waistline on the right.
This is nice, and the gold is very Harris Reed, however, I for sure thought it was Di Petsa the first time I looked at it. Which is shame, because the original look featured a beautiful veil and headpiece, that was also very Harris Reed, and I wish Heidi would have worn it. I understand not wanting to deal with that at a party, but at least put it on for the carpet!!!
This is quite simple for Hunter, but I also think that this is her pushing her boundaries. Hunter’s style is quite quirky and fun, whereas her stylist, Dara Allen, brings in a bit of elegance from time to time, that I think Hunter also enjoys exploring. Dara talked about how they were channeling Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and I can literally see exactly which of her looks they were going for in my head. Often, when I watch a Bottega show, it feels so magical to me, yet their custom pieces tend to fall flat, however this is really lovely. it’s simple done well and it plays on ideas of suiting very nicely with the pocket flaps. There was also a jacket with this look that was incredibly major, and honestly, wish she would have worn it on the red carpet too.
Alexander Wang campaign and wearing Dolce & Gabbana all in one week? Pick one!! If we wanted a sexy lace, why not wear Mugler or Dion Lee or Arturo Obegero or LaQuan Smith— the list goes on! Me not being a hate aside, it’s fine, it makes a lot of sense in the world of Dolce, and their custom looks typically feel so random and unidentifiable, so at least there’s that.
This draped fringe look is based on Spring 2024, and it’s hot. I wish there was a little more overlap with the top and bottom, just because it feels like it’s in an awkward space but other than that, I like these little fringe numbers. They’re obviously very Tom Ford, and Peter Hawkings clearly understands the brand.
I don’t remember the last time I was this obsessed with something Jennifer Lawrence wore. This is from John Galliano’s last collection for Givenchy, where he was referencing Directoire style, which was popular in France between 1795 and 1799, when France was ruled by a government of Directors. Galliano is no stranger to a period reference and this is so incredibly delicious. I love the empire waistline and the little matching shrug. My fave, José Criales-Unzueta recently wrote about archival dressing and mentioned how brands will only allow an archive pull if they feel it aligns with what the current creative director is doing, however if someone buys a piece from a vintage dealer, the lines kind of get blurred in terms of clout, marketing, etc. Givenchy is kind of in limbo right now and I don’t know why Jennifer decided to go with this, but I’m glad she did!
No! I thought we got her out of Dolce’s grimy palms once and for all! There’s definitely something strange going on with this netting around the hips, so much so that I thought this was a top and bottom for a second. My queen deserves better.
It isn’t really hard for Jodie to sell you on a look, but with that being said, I don’t hate this. It isn’t anything groundbreaking, but I’ve seen Sabato incorporate this very high slit into some of the eveningwear so it makes sense, and I’m not mad at the idea of, essentially, a luxury loincloth. Jodie has been a Gucci girl for quite some time, and do I miss the Alessandro era, since she always really went for it? Of course, but if this is the direction we’re going in with Gucci, then at least make the simple compelling.
Not who I expected to see in Balenciaga. I mean, Balenciaga has been feeling kind of hollow to me recently, with Demna saying he’s doing one thing, but then actually doing another. I also think since the scandal he’s been scared to really commit to any kind of perspective. However, we’ve been seeing a lot of these, almost, frozen in time styles from him. Cristóbal Balenciaga was known for his non-traditional draping and innovation with fabric, and Demna is doing that in his own way. I like the idea of a draped evening gown being wrinkled and stiff like this, but I just don’t care about it.
Beautiful collection and a beautiful dress, but almost every time I see this collection on a red carpet, it makes me feel nothing, whereas the show made me feel everything all at once. With that being said, I do think the way it was styled here makes sense for Kendall’s general style, and the looks can stand on their own without all the drama, but the drama makes it so much more delicious. These little scalloped panels of lace are insane, and the pleating in front of the vag feels like it’s playing with the idea of merkins that we saw in this collection. Also! Can we get some plus size women in this collection? Thnx.
Again, definitely a Cristóbal reference with this shark fin neckline, something Demna has incorporated in the past, and this would have been fine, but the creasing at the hips where the bodice clearly ends is unacceptable. In a gown so simple, the least you can do is make sure it fits perfectly— Cristóbal Balenciaga would have never let anything less than perfection leave that atelier.
I can totally see what we were trying to do here, but it was not accomplished. Oscar has been playing with naked styles, as we’ve discussed, and this seems to be trying to do that, with a nude dress, but the nude dress so obviously doesn’t match Kris’ skin tone, and so it just looks incredibly off. I like the idea of the embroidered bell sleeve, though.
This collection was in collaboration with the Mapplethorpe Foundation, which is where this branch motif comes form, and honestly, the dress is nice. A brand like Versace is known for their chainmail, but it’s also a huge brand, so it’s expected that they know how to manipulate the material, however LdSS is a lot smaller of a brand, so it’s impressive to see a chainmail gown that fits this well.
I love this. The lucite hip styles have been some of my favorites from Casey Cadwallader’s Mugler, and they take that Thierry Mugler idea of playing of the body, but translate it in Casey’s voice. The cutouts and under boob moment are great, and I love how she wore archive to the Oscars and contemporary to the after party.
I am not used to seeing Lenny without some kind of sheer something, but I’m not mad at it. This is a very classic Saint Laurent suit, and the pussy bow blouse is something we saw Coco Chanel popularize, and then Yves Saint Laurent bring back, and it’s been something Anthony Vaccarello has continued to incorporate throughout the brand. He looks great!
I love that Gucci collaborated with an indigenous designer on both of Lily’s looks, and honestly, I think I like this one even more than the first. I mean, the fit alone is immaculate. Then, we not only have this beautiful embroidery along the neckline, but the dress is fully beaded, with layers of fringe come in to a ‘V’ in the center, and the movement is beautiful.
Lindsay is also not someone I expected to see in Balenciaga, but I’m not at all mad at it. The dress fits beautifully and the fringe is nice. I’m just so happy to see her, and I’m very here for the Lindsay Lohan revival.
This bodysuit is obviously perfect, you don’t need me to tell you that. It’s Thierry Mugler, that craftsmanship is nasty. However, Margot literally never sells you on a look. That’s why I actually tend to prefer her simpler styles, because they just exist, and she just wears them. Like maybe if her hair was doing a lil something, then this would be IT.
I like that Ncuti always goes for it, and I’m into the breastplate— we don’t really see them on men often. The pants being simple, makes sense, so that the focus is all on the top, but I do think they could have fit a touch better.
I know some people probably hated this, but I’m kind of obsessed. I love the colors, it’s so easy breezy, and she looks like stained glass. The sheer panels break up the print nicely and they make sense with what we’ve been seeing from Oscar de la Renta recently.
This is exactly what I want from Paris, only this energy moving forward. It’s very My Fair Lady, but make it a naked dress. It fits well, the embroidery is beautiful, and I love the way the embroidery trims the scalloped hem.
I couldn’t figure out who Precious Lee co-designed this dress with, but I know that this design was her idea. Honestly, I’m so into this. Not only does it appear to be a silk moiré, but then there’s this holographic chiffon over top that adds even more dimension, and it’s intriguing— she looks like a glitch. The draping is done well, and she looks like she’s kind of being blown with the wind, which makes the hairstyle a fun touch.
More Erdem on the red carpet, please! This is stunning. It might make you think of Prada a little bit, but it also feels very true to Erdem, in his exploration of period styles, deconstruction, etc. It’s such a lovely gown with it’s fit, color, and embroidery, but also a little unnerving with the way that it’s coming undone, and how harsh it feels. Love.
I’m kind of shocked that we didn’t see any Valentino at the Oscars. Anyway, Rosie is a minimal girl, but this is stunning. It’s all black, which makes sense with the most recent collection, that was also all black. Pier Paolo is know for his color blocking, so to put out a full black collection was a bold move, but it was lovely. This black is just so black, it pulls all the light in, and the chiffon tails and leather gloves add a bit more texture to the black velvet.
This is based on Fall 2024, and has been made into a longer, eveningwear style for Sabrina, which is smart. However, and I love Tory Burch, but there’s something strange happening with the fit of this bodysuit. I think had the skirt been worn high waisted, like on the runway, that wouldn’t have been noticeable. This look is two pieces, but here it looks like three or four.
I like that Schiaparelli took a similar approach for this dress as they did for her Oscars dress, however still allowed it to be its own thing. The neckline is stunning, but the waist! I feel like a broken record, but the least you can do is make something this simple not pucker.
This is the exact same dress that Angelina Jolie wore to the Oscars in 2004, and I think Sydney looks great in it, but I also think it’s interesting that it was styled exactly the same way as it was on Angelina, necklace and all. Also, maybe it’s because her hand placement is pulling it in this photo, but you can obviously see where the boob tape was place, and it’s kind of ruining the line of the draped top. Other than that, really lovely.
It’s been interesting to see the Givenchy team reference Hubert de Givenchy’s personal wardrobe along with the archives with these past two collections, and I really like this! It’s simple, but everything is tailored well and the cut of the jacket is nice. Taylor is styled by Jason Bolden, who’s menswear styling I tend to really enjoy, and I think he does such a great job with Taylor specifically.
I’m so pissed that this doesn’t fit, because it would have been so cool and fun. Like the black and white feels very, black tie, dressed up, but then we just threw on a little trompe l’oeil bathing suit for fun, and it’s great! That structured shoulder is very 80s and fun, but all that puckering in the waist and hips is driving me mad.
Simple, but lovely and dreamy. I also like when pregnant women use their baby bump as a part of the look. Like, it’s only there for nine months, so might as well show it off!
So that was the Vanity Fair Oscars Party! What did we think? My best dressed had to be Lily Gladstone, Kendall Jenner, Hunter Schafer, Jennifer Lawrence, and Andrea Riseborough. Worse goes to Tracee Ellis Ross (this hurts), Kim Kardashian, Emily Ratajkowski, and America Ferrera.
TTYL!!!
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