FEATURE
From Heart-Shaped Gucci
to $6 Million Bulgari:
2021 Oscars Trends
By Ann B, Apr 27, 2021
Masks came off
on the 2021 Oscars
red carpet.
That allowed celebrities like LaKeith Stanfield, H.E.R., and Regina King to flaunt their personal style. From whimsical clutches by Gucci and Judith Leiber to million-dollar looks by Bulgari and Tiffany & Co. — here are the looks that defined the 2021 Academy Awards.
Clutches of Fantasy
An unconventional array of clutches made for a fantasy-filled take on the black-tie staple accessory.
Angela Bassett
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Angela Bassett walked around with two pouts — one on her face, and the other in her hand in the form of a red Judith Leiber lip clutch.
Erica Rivinoja
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Erica Rivinoja, screenwriter for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, paired her shocking pink dress with an acrylic Edie Parker shrimp clutch that was as equally cheeky as the film she penned.
Celeste Waite
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They say some people wear their heart on their sleeve. In Best Original Song nominee Celeste Waite’s case, she wore hers — a fresh-off-the-runway crystal-encrusted Gucci Aria heart-shaped clutch — cradled in between her two hands.
Million Dollar Magic
Want to look like a million bucks? Cover yourself in jewels worth that amount — or more.
Zendaya
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Best song presenter Zendaya may have been channeling a circa early 1970s Cher with her yellow Valentino gown, but the 183.3 carats of Bulgari jewels she wore made her look far more elevated, considering they’re valued at over $6 million.
Andra Day
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Andra Day, singer and Best Actress in a Leading Role nominee for The United States vs. Billie Holiday, dazzled in a gold Vera Wang gown — and Tiffany & Co. diamonds worth over $2 million.
Regina King
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One Night in Miami director Regina King wore a total of eight Forevermark diamond pieces, weighing in at 107.03 carats and priced at over $1 million.
Classic Beauty
You can never go wrong with old Hollywood glamour.
Amanda Seyfried
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Best Supporting Actress nominee Amanda Seyfried went for the sleek waves favored by Marion Davies, the actress she played in Mank. The sustainability-minded Seyfried accessorized with stunning 10.45 carat Forevermark diamond drop earrings.
Margot Robbie
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Promising Young Woman producer Margot Robbie opted for head-to-toe Chanel, including Chanel haute joaillerie pearl drop earrings, and a sequined black Chanel clutch.
Viola Davis
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Viola Davis, who was nominated for Best Actress for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, wore a glamorous yet provocative white Alexander McQueen gown with a cut-out bodice, pairing it with a Jimmy Choo clutch embellished with rhinestones.
Ringed Fingers
One, two, or more rings add a bit of flair to any red carpet ensemble.
Leslie Odom Jr.
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Leslie Odom Jr., who was nominated for Best Actor and Best Song for playing Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami, accessorized with one of Cartier’s signature pieces, the powerful 18K gold Cartier Panthere ring.
H.E.R.
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H.E.R., who won an Oscar for Best Song for “Fight for You,” looked to one of her favorite musicians, Prince, for her Oscar ensemble. She completed the look with rings from Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie collection.
Daniel Kaluuya
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Daniel Kaluuya, who won Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Judas and the Black Messiah, accessorized his Bottega Veneta suit with a Cartier diamond necklace and ring for his pinkie.
Statement Necklaces
Make a statement with a gorgeous piece of jewelry around your neck.
Tiara Thomas
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Tiara Thomas, who won the Oscar for Best Song for Judas and the Black Messiah’s “Fight for You,” added a dramatic diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Zip lariat necklace to make her sexy white pantsuit pop.
Vanessa Kirby
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Pieces of a Woman Best Actress nominee Vanessa Kirby paired her dramatic backless Gucci gown with a sparkly Cartier diamond necklace that she wore backwards.
Black-Tie Belts
Accentuate a formal ensemble with a belt.
Reese Witherspoon
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Presenter Reese Witherspoon paired her red halter Dior Couture gown with a Dior belt.
LaKeith Stanfield
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Judas and the Black Messiah Best Support Actor nominee LaKeith Stanfield’s 2021 Oscars look will no doubt get icon status with his ultracool Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello jumpsuit. To complete the look, he wore a funky black belt.
