Cynthia Erivo makes a dramatic entrance in a green gown that pays homage to her “Wicked” character.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
The Times’ photo team was out in force on the red carpet leading up to the 97th Academy Awards, capturing all the best looks as stars made their way into the Dolby Theatre for the ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien for the first time.
See “Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, lead actress nominees Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres, Selena Gomez, Lupita Nyong’o and more in outfits that range from sleek and sophisticated to highly sculpted, with feathery embellishments a notable trend. Among the men making dramatic choices: “Sing Sing” star Colman Domingo in custom Valentino and “A Complete Unknown” star Timothée Chalamet in butter yellow Givenchy.
“Anora” ingenue Mikey Madison arrives on the red carpet in a Dior gown.
“Sing Sing” star Colman Domingo brought another distinctive look to the red carpet, wearing custom Valentino.
“The Brutalist” star Adrien Brody makes his way down the carpet in a custom Giorgio Armani suit.
“The Substance” star Margaret Qualley gives back in a Chanel gown.
“Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez opted for a classic look on the carpet, wearing a gown by Ralph Lauren.
“A Complete Unknown” star Timothée Chalamet chose a butter-yellow Givenchy suit for his walk down the carpet.
“Emilia Pérez” star Zoe Saldaña accessorizes her Yves Saint Laurent gown with black gloves.
“The Substance” star Demi Moore wears a shimmery gown by Giorgio Armani Prive on the red carpet.
“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo keeps it green for the Oscars in a custom Louis Vuitton gown.
“Wicked” star Ariana Grande shows off her Schiaparelli gown en route to the Academy Awards.
“Wicked” star Ariana Grande wears a sculpted Schiaparelli gown on the carpet.
Lupita Nyong’o gives the red carpet another twirl in a Chanel gown.
“Wicked” director Jon M. Chu also kept it green on the red carpet.
“Conclave” nominee Iabella Rossellini wears blue velvet on the red carpet.
“Conclave” star Ralph Fiennes gives his approval on the carpet.
Guy Pearce, Oscar-nominated for his supporting turn on “The Brutalist,” strikes a dapper pose on the red carpet.
“A Real Pain” star Kieran Culkin accompanies his wife, Jazz Charton, on the carpet.
“The Apprentice” nominee Jeremy Strong escorts his wife, Emma Wall, down the carpet.
“A Complete Unknown” nominee Edward Norton accompanies his wife, Shauna Robertson, on the carpet.
“Wicked” star Marissa Bode wears a vibrant red gown by RVNG Couture.
“A Complete Unknown” star Elle Fanning sports a Sarah Burton for Givenchy gown with a Cartier necklace.
Elle Fanning put a black bow on it.
Emma Stone kept it sleek in a Louis Vuitton gown.
Ana de Armas opted for a black Louis Vuitton gown with a lacy halter neck.
“Saturday Night” star Rachel Sennott chose a shimmery Balenciaga Couture gown for her walk down the carpet.
Fernanda Torres, Oscar-nominated for “I’m Still Here,” chose a Chanel gown with a feathery fringe.
“Conclave” director Edward Berger strikes a natty pose on the red carpet.
Marlee Matlin greets the crowd on the carpet.
“Heartstoppers” star Yasmin Finney opted for striking black Harris Reed gown with dramatic feathers.
Richard Beek, Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, filmmakers behind Oscar-nominated “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” show off their stop-motion creations.
“Wicked” star Jeff Goldblum accompanies his wife, Emilie Livingston, on the red carpet.
Julian Brave NoiseCat, co-director of Oscar-nominated documentary “Sugarcane,” honors his Native heritage on the red carpet.
Tennis star Coco Gauff shows off her red carpet form in a lemon-colored gown.
Brady Corbet, director of “The Brutalist,” arrives with co-writer and partner Mona Fastvold.
Clarence Maclin and Divine G, both nominated for co-writing “Sing Sing,” go for black-and-white tuxedos.
“Didi” star Joan Chen in a flowy chartreuse gown from Elie Saab resort collection.
Frequent nominee Diane Warren sports a custom Klein Epstein Parker tuxedo paired with a custom shirt and custom tie.
Matt Rogers, left, and Bowen Yang, co-hosts of “Las Culturistas” podcast, make their presence known on the red carpet.
Nick Emerson, Oscar-nominated editor for “Conclave,” made an early appearance on the red carpet.
D.J. Gugenheim, producer for “The Brutalist,” is tux ready on the red carpet.
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