It’s time for the Oscars – the grand finale of awards season! Fans know that the evening’s memorable moments begin with those first steps onto the red carpet. After a flurry of awards shows – from the Golden Globes, to the SAG Awards and the BAFTAs – we can’t wait to see what nominees like Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Naomie Harris and Natalie Portman choose to wear on Hollywood’s biggest night.
Ahead of Sunday's ceremony, we’ve predicted the designer looks that would be a perfect fit for this year’s Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress nominees.
Emma Stone
We know a frothy, princess-worthy ball gown isn’t a typical red carpet look for Emma, but we also know what makes a winning Oscar dress. Dreamy, playful and beyond elegant, Giambattista Valli’s floral gown not only complements La La Land’s wistful mood but demands Emma take home Oscar gold.
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Nicole Kidman
Known for her quirky (dare we say off-beat?) style as of late, we predict the Lion star will return to a simpler, yet still eye-catching, silhouette, for the Academy Awards. This Oscar de la Renta column gown would be another jewel in Nicole's crown of red carpet wins.
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Viola Davis
A more elevated version of her classic red carpet vibe, this embellished Zuhair Murad gown with an elaborate, asymmetrical neckline is ideal for the Fences star.
Ruth Negga
Considering the Loving star's formula for red carpet gold - a slim-cut column dresses with an unexpected colour or texture – Armani’s tangerine-hued couture creations seem like a winning choice.
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Octavia Spencer
With her commanding red carpet presence and inimitable grace, the Hidden Figures star would look regal in this black and white number from Chanel couture.
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Naomi Harris
Zuhair Murad's caped creation is a fitting nod to the British star's heroic performance in Moonlight.
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Michelle Williams
Forever a red carpet favourite, Valentino maintains a stronghold on glamour when it comes to Oscar night. This year, we predict Manchester by The Sea star Michelle Williams will step out in this dreamy, high-necked salmon dress.
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Meryl Streep
With 20 academy award nominations Meryl Streep deserves to wear a designer with just as storied a CV. Enter our fantasy pairing of Meryl and the irreverent looks of Jean Paul Gaultier (makeup and hair looks, not included).
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Natalie Portman
The Jackie star will be well into her second pregnancy come Oscar night, so the star will most likely be rocking a more flowy silhouette. Fresh off the NYFW runway, this sequined floor-length gown by Erdem provides a little extra room for growing bumps while maintaining a level of drama and sophistication needed to make a splash on the red carpet.
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Isabelle Huppert
Classic, understated and incredibly chic, this crisp white cape-back dress from the Schiaparelli couture runway would be a natural choice for the French actress.
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