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The stars were out in force for the 97th Academy Awards, and the Los Angeles Times was there to capture all the glitz and glamour. Conan O’Brien presided over the ceremony for the first time, while a dazzling array of celebrities graced the Dolby Theatre’s red carpet.
From sleek and sophisticated to dramatically sculpted, this year’s fashion choices ran the gamut. Feathery embellishments seemed to be a recurring theme.
“Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo, in a custom Louis Vuitton gown, and Ariana Grande, in Schiaparelli, brought their own unique flair. Lead actress nominees Demi Moore (in Giorgio Armani Prive) and Fernanda Torres (in Chanel) also stunned onlookers with their elegant ensembles.
Other notable appearances included Selena Gomez in Ralph Lauren, Lupita Nyong’o in Chanel, and Colman Domingo, making a statement in custom Valentino. Not to be outdone, Timothée Chalamet sported a butter-yellow Givenchy suit.
The Los Angeles Times photographers captured a multitude of stars, including Mikey Madison in Dior, Adrien Brody in custom Giorgio Armani, Margaret Qualley in Chanel, Zoe Saldaña in Yves Saint Laurent, and many more. Couples such as Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton, Jeremy Strong and Emma Wall, and Edward Norton and Shauna Robertson made joint appearances.
“Wicked” director Jon M. Chu, along with several other members of the film’s cast and crew, also walked the red carpet.
Other notable attendees included Isabella Rossellini, Ralph Fiennes, Guy Pearce, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Ana de Armas, Rachel Sennott, Marlee Matlin, Yasmin Finney, Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston, Coco Gauff, and more. The 97th Academy Awards proved to be a night of both cinematic celebration and sartorial splendor.