See All the Looks So Far From the 2022 Oscars Red Carpet

Yes, films are essential and irreplaceable. But let’s not kid ourselves here: One of the biggest draws of the Oscars is not the awards but the clothing—the shameless opulence in which Hollywood stars dress themselves as they applaud one another’s artistry. The Oscars offer the chance to dress up in the most iconic designers in one of Los Angeles’s most famous venues: Los Angeles’s Dolby Theatre. The Academy Awards red carpet was where some of the most memorable moments in fashion history took place. Tonight’s Academy Awards will see stars aspire to make history once again. While it is uncertain if tonight’s gowns will last as long as Gwyneth’s bubblegum-taffeta gown from 1999, it is possible. Tonight’s wardrobe brought some lightness to a night that was already darkened by the coronavirus epidemic. All the looks from Rachel Zegler’s Dior dress to LaverneCox’s stunning all-black look, to Rachel Zegler’s stunning Dior gown, are here.