The Oscars 2023: The Winners And Best Dressed

The Oscar-nominated singer and actor donned a sculptural black Versace gown, fresh from its runway debut in LA on March 10. The style was first modeled by Gigi Hadid at the Italian house’s spectacular FW23 off-schedule show, and the sheer bodice and full skirt made for a dramatic entrance. Gaga completed the look with sleek hair, a striking smoky eye, bold red lip and dazzling diamonds.

As one of the evening’s presenters, Emily Blunt opted for a simple yet striking white dress by Valentino Garavani. The off-the-shoulder silhouette was perfect for showing off the previous PORTER cover star’s pink, collarbone-grazing earrings by Chopard. A scintillating Judith Leiber Couture clutch completed this elegant look.

With Everything Everywhere All At Once sweeping the board with seven wins in total – including a Best Actress award for the film’s lead, Michelle Yeoh – it was only fitting that Yeoh would take to the red carpet (which in fact was the color of champagne this year) in one of the night’s most stunning ensembles. Dressed in a feathered, white Dior gown, she finished this heavenly look with a sparkling hair band, chandelier earrings, a dazzling ring and bejeweled wristwatch.

For inspiring maternity style, look no further than Rihanna. Currently pregnant with her second child, the singer chose a luxe leather Alaïa outfit, complete with low-slung skirt with side cutouts and a dramatic train, paired with a semi-sheer high-neck top beneath a leather bustier. Later in the night, Rihanna took to the stage to wow guests with a rendition of the Oscar-nominated Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ballad, Lift Me Up, for which she wore a custom-made ensemble from Maison Margiela by John Galliano. Post-performance, she made a third outfit change, into yet another custom-made design, this time by Bottega Veneta.

Best Actress nominee Cate Blanchett chose a sharp-shouldered look by Louis Vuitton for the 2023 Oscars, replete with a teal-blue top and floor-skimming black skirt. As with her recent look for the Baftas, Blanchett – who is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations’ UNHCR refugee agency – pinned a blue ribbon to her top, which symbolizes compassion and solidarity with refugees and displaced people around the world.

Working with stylist Jennifer Austin, Angela Bassett stunned in this ethereal gown by Moschino. The Best Actress in a Supporting Role nominee brought a pop of bold color to proceedings with her violet-hued creation.

Following her 2022 Best Actress award for her portrayal of Tammy Faye Bakker in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Jessica Chastain attended the 2023 Academy Awards as a presenter. Teaming up with her long-time stylist Elizabeth Stewart, she wore a dazzling strapless Gucci gown. Her hair, styled in loose waves, and her vibrant red lipstick were the perfect finishing touches to this ultra-glamorous look.

Never afraid to take her style choices in a daring direction, Florence Pugh, who was one of the event’s presenters, wowed in a Valentino Garavani look from the house’s FW22 Haute Couture collection. Working with her stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray to choose the look, a micro-mini hemline contrasts with a voluminous puff-sleeved, floor-skimming silhouette to dramatic effect. Pugh finished the look with vertiginous platforms and her signature septum piercing.

Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her turn in The Whale, actor Hong Chau chose a custom pink Prada gown that nodded to her Vietnamese heritage. “I asked [the designers] if they could add a Mandarin collar as a little shout-out to my roots, and they were happy to oblige,” Chau told E! News host Laverne Cox, according to Today.com. The beautiful dress also featured an exquisite black train crafted from feather-like sequins.

The model and actor cut a regal figure in a scarlet gown from Elie Saab’s FW21 Couture collection. Channeling Old Hollywood glamour, Delevingne opted for extravagant diamond jewelry and towering platforms in a matching red hue to complete the look.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever actor Danai Gurira looks timelessly elegant in this demure black gown by New York-based designer Jason Wu. Gurira chose sparkling diamond jewelry to complete the look and worked with hairstylist Larry Sims to create her stunning up-do.

Activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai made her Oscars debut in a custom silver sequined gown by Ralph Lauren Collection. Nominated for the documentary Stranger at the Gate, for which she was executive producer, her magnificent dress is designed with a headscarf, long sleeves and a train.

Rooney Mara has been flying the flag for wearing past-season designs on this year’s awards circuit. At the SAG Awards in February, Mara wore a divine, lace Alexander McQueen dress from its spring/summer 2016 collection; and for the Oscars, she once again raided the British brand’s archives, opting to go further back to the fall/winter 2008 collection with this otherworldly white dress. Layered diamond choker and rivière necklaces gave the look a cool, punkish feel, while her minimalist sandals kept the focus firmly on the dress.