Awards season’s grand finale, the Oscars, is always a dazzling showcase of fashion. This year, the stars truly embraced the spirit of the night, arriving in gowns that dripped with glamour and took stylish risks.

Lupita Nyong’o stunned in a shimmering sky-blue Armani Privé gown. Not just its color, but the hundreds of tiny gems adorning the feathered silhouette, made it an unforgettable look. Meanwhile, Danielle Brooks channeled Old Hollywood in a black Dolce & Gabbana gown featuring a dramatic bustier, thigh-high slit, and an oversized, cascading bow – pure drama, with a touch of timeless elegance. Zendaya embodied effortless glamour in a deep purple Armani Privé gown styled by Law Roach. The classic silhouette with a modern edge screamed Hollywood royalty. Gabrielle Union, with stylist Thomas Christos Kikis, opted for futuristic glamour in a silver bowl-shaped Carolina Herrera dress encrusted with jewel-like embellishments.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph was a vision in her jewel-encrusted light blue Louis Vuitton gown, proof that radiance is the ultimate accessory. Issa Rae channeled a mix of glamour and edge in a deep green velvet Ami Paris gown with a daring low-cut bodice. Laverne Cox turned heads in vintage Mugler, the golden bustier and flowing velvet train a true sartorial triumph.

Not to be outdone, the men embraced the night’s spirit. Colman Domingo looked sharp in his Louis Vuitton suit with cowboy-inspired boots – a touch of the unexpected on a classic look. Sterling K. Brown was the picture of refined elegance in a sleek black tuxedo.

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Ntianu Obiora is a versatile creative professional with over a decade of experience in publishing, marketing, communications, and digital strategy. She is the Online Editor at THEWILL DOWNTOWN