Angela Bassett in Moschino
I'm sad the Queen didn't get her moment in this royal purple, but Jeremy Scott did her justice in a graceful and gorgeous gown. This would have looked amazing onstage. Hollywood, please dial up another juicy role for her IMMEDIATELY.
Alyson Sandro and Barry Keoghan (in Louis Vuitton)
Everyone looks good here. I love the unusual color choice on Barry, and the splashy buttons.
Lilly Singh in Christian Siriano
This looked super on the telecast she co-hosted, and is a fitting formal version of her aesthetic.
Stephanie Hsu in Valentino
She looks delightful, but it felt like necklaces -- OTHER than the now-ubiquitous snake -- were in shorter supply, right? This could have done with one, I think. But it's a small thing. (Or could have been a BIG THING, am I right, Harry Winston???)
Hong Chau in Prada
I like the collar on this, but I think the dress needed... more. And as usual Prada went wild with the boob darting.
The train at least gave it some zip, but also seemed a bit random? Then again, I think we should be grateful Miuccia didn't just hang bits of the black fringe all over the front. THAT would not have been an improvement.
Andrea Riseborough in McQueen
When I was trying to dig up a designer credit, I found a Daily Mail piece that called this "stylish." That... is not an adjective I would have chosen. This screams "I am trying to be unobjectionable because this has been a really crappy situation and I just want to pass you by like a lace curtain in a window." I am not sure what her current project is, but I hope this hair is for that. It is... harsh, especially against all that lace.
Jessie Buckley in Rodarte
I did say I wanted someone to wear this collection and be super dramatic about it, but I was sort of hoping Andrea would lean into these vibes. Still! I was admittedly not sure WHERE to put this hellstorm, but since the details are overwhelmingly purple -- which are additions she made versus the all-black runway version -- here we are. Something about her clash of head-styling and gown feels more dramatic and more purposeful than Andrea's? She looks like a Victorian widow who decided she HATES EVERYONE.
Nicole Kimpel and Antonio Banderas
That's a nice color in Nicole, and a VERY shiny tux on Antonio. Everyone can check their own makeup in it.
Gabriel LaBelle
This could be red, but, you know, purpley burgundy... we're here now. I hope he had a fun night, even though the Fabelmans came up empty.
Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur
THAT is DEFINITELY purple. I love his lapel pin, as well.
Dwayne Johnson
I did NOT expect The Rock in peach satin. One of our live chat commenters said that the flower and the pocket square seemed like overkill together, and I agree. I'd have ditched the flower, I think? But I'm open to negotiations, Rocky.