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- The Red Carpet at the 86th Annual Academy Awards. [Photo: Getty Images]
- "Anne Hathaway. Now, I know everyone all night kept calling her "Disco Ball Anne," but I dug the look on her. I loved how the appropriate amount of detailing was at the top, and the rest was simple at the bottom. It looked youthful, vib
- "Kerry Washington. I came around and decided I really liked this whole look. The detailing on the top is just wonderful, and feels expensive. The color is refined and luxurious, and her accessories were perfect. I thought this was a step
- " Jared Leto consistently tries new and exciting choices for red carpets. I thought the cream was a great choice in that he mixed it with the red bow tie and black, tailored pants. The color choices were unconventional and really stood o
- "Cate Blanchett. I had to let this dress settle with me for a moment. At first I wasn’t sure because in one video segment it looked like she rolled around in garbage. But after I had a few moments with it, I grew to really enjoy it. The d
- "Bradley Cooper. I thought his tux looked very cute. The patent lace-up shoes with a perfectly tailored pant really stood out as winners in his look. I especially loved the messy grooming they did with him, it was great." [Photo: Getty Im
- "Jada Pinkett Smith. Another great Versace dress this evening. This custom Versace piece was just draped beautifully, the structure on her body fit exquisitely. The back fabric subtly draped over her shou
- "Charlize Theron. I really loved this black Dior dress. The shape was interesting, very different than everything else we saw that evening. The different layers of fabric and construction made a sculptural effect that mad
- "Lupita Nyong'o always gets it right. She always has these silhouettes that are fresh, modern, and clean. This Prada look was perfect in that it has this easiness and flow in it that felt sophisticated yet carefree. It really captured her
- "Kate Hudson. Va Va Voom in Versace Atelier! When you want to put together a classic look for a movie star, this is it. The slit in the front is sexy but it is fitted to her in a way that isn’t vulgar. I appreciate the co
- "Sandra Bullock. This Alexander McQueen look was the best I’ve seen her look in a while! There is something about Alexander McQueen that just seems be a perfect fit for Sandra. First off, the dress color is exquisite. The