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    Julia Fox and Others Try Nearly Nude Looks at Oscars and Vanity Fair

    Julia Fox followed up Bianca Censori’s much-discussed Grammys moment with a sheer dress at Vanity Fair’s party. Others joined her in the less-is-more approach.About a month after Bianca Censori caused a commotion for posing on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards in a completely sheer minidress, another woman with ties to Ye arrived in a similarly nearly naked look to Vanity Fair’s Oscars after-party on Sunday. This time, it was Julia Fox, who previously dated the rapper and designer formerly known as Kanye West.Ms. Fox’s sheer garment of choice, by the Turkish designer Dilara Findikoglu, was a maxi dress that involved some ruching to give it a bit more shape. Strands of Ms. Fox’s wavy hair extensions were strategically placed underneath the dress, covering the necessary areas.It was a look that drew a great deal of attention and one that invited numerous comparisons to Ms. Censori, whose outfit reveal at the Grammys was bold enough that some falsely said it had led to her and Ye, her husband, being asked to leave.On Sunday night, Ms. Fox was not the only one at the Vanity Fair party in a provocative look.Among the provocative looks at Vanity Fair’s Oscars party were, clockwise from top left, Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent, Olivia Wilde in Chloé, Emily Ratajkowski in Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Kendall Jenner in vintage Mugler.Clockwise from top left, Amy Sussman/Getty Images; Danny Moloshok/Reuters; Neilson Barnard/Getty Images; Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesHistorically, Vanity Fair’s annual event has allowed celebrities the freedom to be a little more risqué and experimental in their fashion choices after the comparatively conservative red carpet at the Oscars. In 2023, Emily Ratajkowski wore a long-sleeved, see-through chain mail gown by Feben. Hunter Schafer’s Ann Demeulemeester look from 2023 consisted of a single leather feather for a bandeau top and a silky slip skirt. In 2024, Vanessa Hudgens revealed her baby bump in a sheer black Alberta Ferretti dress with a cape.This year, though, naked dressing seemed to particularly thrive at the event.Zoë Kravitz wore a satin long-sleeved gown by Saint Laurent that exposed her bottom through a bead-embellished mesh cutout on the back of the dress.We are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.Thank you for your patience while we verify access.Already a subscriber? Log in.Want all of The Times? Subscribe. More

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    The Best Dressed Men at the 2025 Oscars Skipped the Traditional Tuxedo

    At last night’s Oscars the men who skipped the penguin suits stole the spotlight. Stylists and brands should pay attention.If you wish to fully grasp Timothée Chalamet’s Oscars suit, you may do better to consult a food reporter rather than a fashion critic.They might be able to tell you the outfit was a shade of French butter. Or was it egg yolk? Perhaps just lemon?Whatever the tint of his monochrome look, Mr. Chalamet’s effervescent not-a-tux was the consensus gotta-talk-about-it outfit of the evening. There was certainly much to scrutinize. The jacket was cropped like a maitre d’s uniform. A tie? Overlooked. In its place, a dot of a pearl collar. The pants, which weren’t even suit pants but were, in fact, shaped like five pocket jeans, puddled indifferently around his glossed black boots.Timothée Chalamet was nominated for his role in “A Complete Unknown.” Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesIt’s unclear if this outfit was nodding to an outfit Bob Dylan once wore, as some of Mr. Chalamet’s carpet looks have during this award’s season sprint, but his Oscars look at least had the spirit of Dylan. (This critic’s theory: It was “Blonde on Blonde” in outfit form.) This was a suit that smirked at ceremony but felt glamorous and elevated despite it’s provocation.The unusual red carpet outfit also provided a crucial preview for Givenchy, who made it specially for Mr. Chalamet.We are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.Thank you for your patience while we verify access.Already a subscriber? Log in.Want all of The Times? Subscribe. More

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    Oscars 2025’s Unforgettable Looks: Ariana Grande, Zoe Saldana, Halle Berry

    The 97th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday was the end of an awards season that lost some of its luster because of tragic wildfires and controversies surrounding certain nominated films. But, for the most part, the heaviness in the air did not dim the sparkle of the season’s red carpets — and the custom “Academy Red” rug that stars paraded down at the Oscars was no exception.The occasion known as Hollywood’s biggest night had stars pulling out all the stops. Some turned heads in brilliant colors: saturated reds and blues, for instance, as well as pastel yellows and pinks. Others shone in metallic finery that shimmered with each step they took. And many who went with understated tuxedos or gowns made them more special with sparkly jewelry.Of all the fabulous attire, these 21 ensembles took the cake when it came to looks at the Oscars that won’t soon be forgotten.Emma Stone: Most Glazed!Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesA piece of fine porcelain came to mind upon seeing the actress in her pale Louis Vuitton dress covered in glassy sequins.Michelle Yeoh: Most Smurfette!Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesWe are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.Thank you for your patience while we verify access.Already a subscriber? Log in.Want all of The Times? Subscribe. More

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    2025 Oscars Red Carpet Photos: Halle Berry, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez

    The carpet outside the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles was classic red. The stars who appeared at the 97th Academy Awards wore colors from all across the spectrum.The Oscars campaign season has been a long but fashionable slog for Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo, Ariane Grande, Mikey Madison and other luminaries. By the time they arrived for the annual ceremony on Sunday afternoon, they had settled into their sartorial best.Here’s how the nominees, presenters and performers looked when they made their biggest entrances of the year.Timothée Chalamet in a Givenchy suit.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesSwipe for more →Colman DomingoJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesMike Coppola/Getty ImagesMike Coppola/Getty ImagesMike Coppola/Getty ImagesMikey Madison in a Dior gown.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesZoe Saldana wore a gown by Yves Saint Laurent.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesSelena Gomez wore Ralph Lauren.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesSwipe for more →Cynthia ErivoJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesJae C. Hong/Invision, via Associated PressMike Coppola/Getty ImagesMario Anzuoni/ReutersMike Coppola/Getty ImagesMargaret Qualley wore Chanel.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesEmma Stone wore Louis Vuitton.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesJeremy Strong in Loro Piana.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesMonica Barbaro wore Dior.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesMiley Cyrus wore Alexander McQueen.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesHalle BerryJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesMichelle YeohJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesSwipe for more →Ariana Grande, who was nominated for best supporting actress for “Wicked,” arrived in a dress by Schiaparelli Couture.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesRichard Shotwell/Invision, via Associated PressNina Westervelt for The New York TimesNina Westervelt for The New York TimesNina Westervelt for The New York TimesElliot Brody, Sylvia Plachy, Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesPenélope CruzNina Westervelt for The New York TimesJazz Charton, left, with Kieran Culkin, who wore a suit by Zegna.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesDoja Cat wore Balmain.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesLupita Nyong’o in a Chanel gown.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesSebastian StanJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesScarlett JohanssonJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesBrandi Carlile and Catherine ShepherdJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesFelicity Jones wore a Giorgio Armani Privé gown.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesJon M. Chu in a tux by NB44.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesElle Fanning, a presenter, arrived in Givenchy Haute Couture.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesMark Eydelshteyn wore Balenciaga.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesRobert Downey Jr., Susan DowneyNina Westervelt for The New York TimesJeff Goldblum, never a wallflower, wore Prada.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesSwipe for more →The tennis champ Coco Gauff wore neon yellow at the Australian Open in January and a paler shade to the Oscars.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesRobyn Beck/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesRobyn Beck/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesRobyn Beck/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesEdward Norton arrived in Dior Men.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesWhoopi Goldberg wore a dress by Christian Siriano.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesYura Borisov and Anna BorisovaJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesMr. Yang was dressed up in a Custom Etro black leather jacket for his duties as a presenter.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesConan O’Brien and Liza Powel O’BrienJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesMindy Kaling wore an Oscar de la Renta gown.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesIsabella RosselliniJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesAndrew GarfieldJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesLaura Dern wore Gucci.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesJesse Eisenberg in a Dior Men suit.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesGoldie Hawn and Kurt RussellJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesThe actress Storm Reid of “Euphoria” and “The Last of Us” in a dress by Alexandre Vauthier.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesAna de Armas in a Louis Vuitton gown.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesRyan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. BrownJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesJeremy PopeJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesFernanda Torres, a best actress nominee for her starring role in “I’m Still Here,” wore a gown by Chanel.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesSwipe for more →Adriana PazNina Westervelt for The New York TimesRobyn Beck/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesNina Westervelt for The New York TimesNina Westervelt for The New York TimesRichard Shotwell/Invision, via Associated PressJoe AlwynJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesGal Gadot wore a Prada gown.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesCoralie Fargeat wore an Atelier Versace gown and jewelry by Maison Boucheron.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesQueen LatifahJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesRalph FiennesNina Westervelt for The New York TimesDa’Vine Joy RandolphJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesRachel ZeglerJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesPaul TazewellJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesLily-Rose DeppJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesLena WaitheJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesGiancarlo EspositoNina Westervelt for The New York TimesThe French actress Stacy Martin in Louis Vuitton.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesWillem DafoeJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesH.E.R.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesDennis Quaid and Laura SavoieJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesSamuel L. JacksonNina Westervelt for The New York TimesRita WilsonNina Westervelt for The New York TimesAmy PoehlerNina Westervelt for The New York TimesBen StillerNina Westervelt for The New York TimesKelly Ripa, left, and Mark ConsuelosJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesGuy PearceJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesConnie NielsenJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesPaz VegaNina Westervelt for The New York TimesMiles Teller, left, and Keleigh SperryJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesThe actor Ethan Slater in a Giorgio Armani tux.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesMary Yeager and John LithgowNina Westervelt for The New York TimesThe Oscar winner Marlee Matlin.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesDiane WarrenNina Westervelt for The New York TimesYasmin FinneyNina Westervelt for The New York TimesJune SquibbJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesMarissa BodeJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesPauline ChalametNina Westervelt for The New York TimesEmily Kassie, a nominee in the best documentary feature category for “Sugarcane,” in a red gown.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesMeg RyanJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesGayle KingNina Westervelt for The New York TimesLaura BlountJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesAva DuVernayNina Westervelt for The New York TimesAmelia Dimoldenberg, the host of the YouTube series “Chicken Shop Date,” wore Versace.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesRayeNina Westervelt for The New York TimesThe model and social media star Calum Harper.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesDave BautistaJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesLisa ManobalJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesThe actor and host Mario Lopez went with a classic look.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesCharlotte Lawrence and Andrew WattJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesNick OffermanJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesEdvin Ryding, known for his work on “The Young Royals,” wore a sash.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesJanet Yang, a producer and a former president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in a gown from Max Studio.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesVolker Bertelmann, an Oscar-winning composer who was nominated for the score of “Conclave,” in white tie.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesBruna MarquezineNina Westervelt for The New York TimesEmily Mortimer and Alessandro NivolaJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesThe actress Alba Rohrwacher.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesThe singer, songwriter and actor Omar Apollo wore a Valentino suit.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesEmmanuel Janvier, a nominee in the makeup and hairstyling category for “Emilia Pérez.”Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesSwipe for more →Coco JonesNina Westervelt for The New York TimesRichard Shotwell/Invision, via Associated PressNina Westervelt for The New York TimesRobyn Beck/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesRaffey CassidyJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesThe singer and actress Kayo Shekoni, left, and Johan Grimonprez, who is nominated in the documentary feature category for “Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat.”Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesJulia Floch Carbonel, who was nominated in the makeup and hairstyling category for “Emilia Pérez.”Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesThe actor Joe Locke.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesJessica Steele-Sanders and Chris SandersJutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesBretman RockNina Westervelt for The New York Times More

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    Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Continue ‘Wicked’ Theme at Oscars Red Carpet

    In the words of Glinda, pink goes good with green.After months of method dressing, “Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both arrived on the Oscars red carpet in their Ozian characters’ signature colors.For Ms. Grande, nominated for best supporting actress, that meant an icy pink satin and tulle bustier gown from Schiaparelli decked out in more than 190,000 crystal sequins, rhinestones and beads. The wiggly waistline was inspired by an lamp designed by the artist Alberto Giacometti.Ariana Grande’s Schiaparelli gown was decorated with more than 190,000 crystal sequins, rhinestones and beads.Nina Westervelt for The New York TimesErivo’s signature fingernails were decorated with elaborate, hand-sculpted gilded art, including a tiny watch and clock.Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York TimesMs. Erivo, who is nominated for best actress, opted for a shade of deep forest green, so dark it almost appeared black at first glance. But make no mistake, the subtle homage was intentional. Speaking with E! on the red carpet, she said the velvet Louis Vuitton gown — with an almost vampiric architectural collar — was a “nod to Oz, a nod to the green, and a nod to old Hollywood.” Her signature fingernails by the nail artist Mycah Dior were decorated with elaborate, hand-sculpted gilded art, including a tiny watch and clock.Over the course of the “Wicked” press tour, both stars regularly stepped out in styles that referenced their characters. At the premiere in Los Angeles, Ms. Grande wore a pink Thom Browne gingham dress, while Ms. Erivo donned a green vinyl Louis Vuitton number.Even at events not officially related to the film, the pair remained committed to the bit, like during an appearance at the Olympics in Paris where they each wore … well, you know.The second installment of “Wicked” comes out later this year. We’ll have to wait and see if the duo will still be holding space for pink and green come November. More

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    SAG Awards 2025’s Unforgettable Looks: Selena Gomez, Pamela Anderson & More

    It has been a busy weekend in Hollywood. On Saturday, stars paraded down carpets at the Film Independent Spirit Awards and the N.A.A.C.P. Image Awards. Less than 24 hours later, they were at it again for the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards.The ceremony, held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, honored acting achievements in television and film. Like other events this awards season, it also recognized those whose lives have been upended by the Los Angeles wildfires, including members of the Los Angeles Fire Department, some of whom walked the carpet in their dress uniforms.Other attendees’ attire was more flamboyant. A handful of actresses — Mikey Madison, Brooke Shields and Moeka Hoshi among them — chose silvery gowns that glimmered like disco balls or freshly minted coins. Actors like Jeff Goldblum and Colman Domingo accessorized their formal wear with scarves and sparkly jewelry. But of all the looks seen on the carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, these 14, for various reasons, stood out more than most.Cynthia Erivo: Most Space Blanket!Allison Dinner/EPA, via ShutterstockThe “Wicked” star’s ensemble, which was made of woven silver fabric that fringed at the edges, resembled a fancy version of the foil blankets worn by runners after marathons. The piece, in fact, was archival Givenchy from the label’s Alexander McQueen era.Pamela Anderson: Most Angelic!Richard Shotwell/Invision, via Associated PressWe are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.Thank you for your patience while we verify access.Already a subscriber? Log in.Want all of The Times? Subscribe. More

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    Kendrick Lamar’s Bell Bottoms Steal the Super Bowl Halftime Show

    Could it be that the lasting impact of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show will be … the return of bell bottoms?At halftime of a fairly dull game (unless, well, you’re an Eagles fan), the rapper materialized onstage, flanked by dancers in monotonal outfits of either blue, red or white, dressed in clothes that clearly repped team Lamar.His varsity jacket, custom-made by Martine Rose, a British designer known for her witty and warped sportswear, was coated with patches to please the Lamarologists in the Superdome. The front read “Gloria,” seemingly a reference to the last song on his latest album “GNX.” The back had a “pgLang” insignia, the creative agency Mr. Lamar co-runs with Dave Free.Mr. Lamar’s jacket was made by Martine Rose, a British designer.Emily Kask for The New York TimesThere were other delectable elements to his outfit: a tilted fitted cap with a feather brooch pinned on the side, as well as a conspicuous “a” chain that some online took to be a head nod to the villainous “A Minor” line in Mr. Lamar’s Grammy-gathering “Not Like Us” — a line that the stadium hollered in unison at the appointed time. (Others offered that the “a” could be some sort of nod to pgLang, though it also looked a little like the Amazon logo.)But the pièce de résistance, the item that people started texting me about, oh, two minutes into his performance, were those jeans, which came from the French fashion house Celine. Their official product name is the “flared surf jean in summer dazed wash.” At $1,300 they do not come cheap.We are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.Thank you for your patience while we verify access.Already a subscriber? Log in.Want all of The Times? Subscribe. More

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    Critics Choice Awards 2025’s Unforgettable Looks: Ariana Grande, Demi Moore, and More

    The question of what celebrities will wear to an awards show always looms large before any ceremony. But it took on new significance ahead of the 30th Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., on Friday: After postponing the event twice because of the Los Angeles wildfires, organizers announced that a red-carpet preshow would not be part of the televised broadcast.How might that decision influence the fashion choices of the television and movie stars in attendance? Would they be riskier? More relaxed?As people started arriving, it soon became clear that absence of TV cameras on the carpet hadn’t stopped most from taking big style swings. For myriad reasons — most of them good — these 14 looks were among the most memorable from the Critics Choice Awards.Nicole Kidman: Most Humphrey Bogart!Daniel Cole/ReutersInstead of a gown, the “Lioness” and “Babygirl” actress went with a broad-shouldered Saint Laurent suit jacket, high-waist pants and a polka-dot tie, an ensemble that evoked the men’s wear of Old Hollywood.Ariana Grande: Most Jellyfish!Allison Dinner/EPA, via ShutterstockWe are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.Thank you for your patience while we verify access.Already a subscriber? Log in.Want all of The Times? Subscribe. More