Oscars 2012: Fashion Highlights

The Academy Awards' red carpet is the world's biggest runway. During this one-night event we cherish the magic of Hollywood, from the art of the silver screen, up to the wonders of Haute Couture. The attire of nearly every nominee can make or break a designer's reputation, so it's no secret that celebrities and their stylists share the thrill of choosing the most phenomenal and original outfits. 

It is a long evening of red carpet analysis, but some actresses made it worth a wait. Whether bold or subtle it seems that this year winners are classic, elegant and feminine. White, red and black rule the evening's colour palette and there are plenty of waist-defining details. Daria Piotrowicz points some of the top fashion highlights from the Oscar ceremony. 

One of the most phenonenal stars of gala was a definite Gwyneth Paltrow whose sharply tailored, modern, white Tom Ford gown with removable cape detail was a total knockout without any need for elaborate frills, jewels, bells or whistles. Her simple, but very showy dress emphasized her silhouette and made it stand out against other richly decorated creations. “Gwyneth Paltrow brings new meaning to ‘Caped Crusader'”, tweeted @StuartEmmrichNY.

Sticking to her slightly gothy roots, Angelina Jolie wore a black velvet Versace gown with a high slit. That slit, though, became one of the evening’s biggest punch lines, as Jolie repeatedly struck a bold pose, with her hand on her hip and her right leg sticking out of the gown. After she presented the award for best screenwriter, winner Jim Rash emulated it - and someone created a Twitter account for it. Yes, @AngiesRightLeg has already amassed more than 11,000 followers since last night, based on such tweets as: “I’m a leg!,” “Don’t forget about the leg!” and “You have to admit, I’m one hell of a leg.”

 

Another beautiful design was presented by Penelope Cruz, who floated down the red carpet wearing Giorgio Armani off-the-shoulder evening gown in a stormy blue-gray hue. 

 

Emma Stone, proving her sense of style is wiser beyond her years, wore an elegant, yet unpretentious dress from Giambattista Vali. Deep red colour of the dress emphasized her alabaster complexion, meanwhile the airness of the material brought the lightness to the look. An interesting bow, formed on the side of the neck and Louis Vuitton handbag added extra glow. 

 

Natalie Portman chose a vintage Christan Dior gown. This red, dotted dress depicts all the essentials of the coming season trends: 50s & 60s inspiration, elegance, sweetness and girlishness.
Altogether a very glamorous evening.