Red, pink and Oscar gold take a twirl in tulle down red carpet

Emma Stone
Emma Stone's coppery Louis Vuitton gown with futuristic shoulders was covered in sparkling paillettes resembling modified scales. Photo: AFP

Red ruffles, pink tulle, and even gold gowns inspired by Oscar himself overran the Academy Awards red carpet on Sunday, as Hollywood glitterati showed off their fineries during cinema's biggest glam-fest.Matching the color of the world's most famous carpet was the attention-getting choice for many attendees.

Call it crimson, scarlet or vermillion, the red gowns popped under sunny skies and a mild California breeze, as a steady cavalcade of stars entered Hollywood's Dolby Theatre.Lady Gaga brought old Hollywood glamour - and the bling to match - in an Alexander McQueen black gown, leather gloves and a 128 carat diamond from Tiffany, as Emma Stone's coppery Louis Vuitton gown with futuristic shoulders was covered in sparkling paillettes resembling modified scales.

Rachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz stuns in red at the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland. Photo: AFP

Frontrunner to win Best Actress, "The Wife" star Glenn Close chose a shimmering gold Carolina Herrera tunic dress - with four million beads, the actress noted - with a heavy flowing train, setting the evening off on the right note in an ode to Oscar, the coveted gold statuette."My God, how much does it weigh?" gasped E! host Ryan Seacrest, who struggled to lift her train."42 pounds (19 kg)!" enthused Close.

Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga brings in old Hollywood glamour and bling to the match, stuns in an Alexander McQueen black gown. Photo: AFP

While pink made a major play, red ruffles were the choice of a bevy of actresses, including Best Supporting Actress nominee for "Roma" Marina de Tavira.

Glenn Close
"The Wife" star Glenn Close chose a shimmering gold Carolina Herrera tunic dress - with four million beads, the actress noted - with a heavy flowing train, setting the evening off on the right note in an ode to Oscar. Photo: AFP

But the theme was taken to the next level by "Green Book" star Linda Cardellini whose oversized flounce of red ruffles cascaded in layers down her body, cinched together with a pink belt.

Marina de Tavira and Emma Stone
While pink made a major play, red ruffles were the choice of a bevy of actresses, including Best Supporting Actress nominee for "Roma" Marina de Tavira(L). On Right is actor Emma Stone. Photo: AFP

In what seems like the latest strike towards the concept of toxic masculinity, The 'Aquaman' actor Jason Momoa and his wife Lis Bonet twinned in pink. The hunky "Hawaiian god" sported a blush pink velvet tux by Fendi, custom designed by Karl Langerfied, who passed away last week. Jason perfected his look with a pink scrunchie on his wrist.

Linda Cardellini
Linda Cardellini choose oversized flounce of red ruffles cascaded in layers down her body, cinched together with a pink belt. Photo: AFP

Singer Jennifer Hudson's elegant Elie Saab gown featured a red ruffle that slithered from one shoulder down to a slit at the side.

Jason Momoa
The hunky "Hawaiian god" sported a blush pink velvet tux by Fendi, custom designed by Karl Langerfied, who passed away last week. Photo: AFP

Recent Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves also chose oversized ruffles in her princess-like Giambattista Valli, with two poofs of pink tulle at the shoulder and a skirt covered in layers of tulle in Barbie-doll pink. "Make way for the dress, I need about ten feet (3 meters)," Musgraves warned.

Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson's elegant Elie Saab gown featured a red ruffle that slithered from one shoulder down to a slit at the side. Photo: AFP

Angela Bassett was easy to spot in an electric pink gown by Reem Acra whose gargantuan bow at the shoulder was worthy in itself of an award."The biggest thing tonight is pretty in pink," said celebrity stylist Sam Saboura, who noted the color made a splash at the recent spring shows in Paris."Another big, big trend is exaggerated volume, ruffles and feathers, ruffly feathery things," Saboura said.

Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves also chose oversized ruffles in her princess-like Giambattista Valli, with two poofs of pink tulle at the shoulder and a skirt covered in layers of tulle in Barbie-doll pink. Photo: AFP

BEST MAN IN GOWN Most outrageous - yet still perfectly in keeping with Oscar chic - was "Pose" star Billy Porter, who wore a black velvet tuxedo gown designed by Christian Siriano, the top a classic tuxedo with a built-in bodice and the bottom a full, dramatic sweep of fabric. "If we were going to do a tuxedo it couldn't be just a tuxedo. It had to be a moment," Siriano explained. "I don't think any man has ever worn a gown on the red carpet before.

Billy Porter
Billy Porter wore a black velvet tuxedo gown designed by Christian Siriano, the top a classic tuxedo with a built-in bodice and the bottom a full, dramatic sweep of fabric. Photo: AFP

"Making a milder red carpet choice was singer Adam Lambert, who performed with British band Queen. He wore an orchid on the lapel of his Tom Ford tuxedo with oversized cuffs, as a dramatic swirling diamond earring completed the look.

Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert wore an orchid on the lapel of his Tom Ford tuxedo with oversized cuffs, and a dramatic swirling diamond earring completed the look. Photo: AFP

"I went without the bow tie. I took the risk," joked Lambert."Best Director" nominee Spike Lee was one of the first to arrive on the famous carpet, setting the tone of the evening for color in a purple suit, matching purple glasses, purple chauffeur's cap and gold Jordans.

Spike Lee
Director Spike Lee set the tone of the evening opting for color in a purple suit, matching purple glasses, purple chauffeur's cap and gold Jordans. Photo: AFP

"Crazy Rich Asians" star Constance Wu showed up in bright marigold chiffon, adding a cheery glow to the red carpet in her custom Versace gown.

Constance Wu
"Crazy Rich Asians" star Constance Wu showed up in bright marigold chiffon, adding a cheery glow to the red carpet in her custom Versace gown. Photo: AFP

Regina King, who won the supporting actress Oscar for her work in "If Beale Street Could Talk," wore a white strapless Oscar de la Renta with an elegant swirl at the hip and a dramatic train.

Regina King
Regina King, who won the supporting actress Oscar for her work in "If Beale Street Could Talk," wore a white strapless Oscar de la Renta with an elegant swirl at the hip and a dramatic train. Photo: AFP

Songwriter Diane Warren, nominated for "RBG," carried a miniature Ruth Bader Ginsburg doll in the pocket of her white and silver suit."She jumped in my pocket," Warren joked of the U.S. Supreme Court judge. "She couldn't get a ticket, it was last minute."

Diane Warren
Songwriter Diane Warren, nominated for "RBG," carried a miniature Ruth Bader Ginsburg doll in the pocket of her white and silver suit. Photo: AFP

Charlize Theron hit the red carpet in a dramatic backless dress.

Charlize Theron
The actress, who is known for her signature blonde hair color, debuted a deep chestnut hue on the Oscars red carpet Sunday night. Photo: AFP

Helen Mirren pulled of an A-line tulle pink gown in pink with nice, bright and shiny diamonds. 

Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren. Photo: AFP

Olivia Colman stunned in a striking green gown with a sheer overlay and a dramatic bow at the back.

Olivia Colam
Olivia Colman who won the best actress award for her performance in 'The Favourite'. Photo: AFP

Rami Malek in a classic balck and white combo suit. He bagged the award for the best actor for 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

Rami Malek
Rami Malek wins the Oscar for best actor. Photo: AFP
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