Nouran Hamam To put it simply, the stars brought it tonight. After months of anticipation, the 2026 Oscars served as the ultimate Olympics of style. It was a night defined by bold risks, storied fashion houses, and a sense of archival prestige that felt entirely fresh.
The headline of the night was undoubtedly the resurgence of Chanel. The house has been on fire this awards season, fueled by a confident and audacious renovation of the storied brand. Seeing Teyana Taylor and Jessie Buckley both arrive in Chanel was no surprise, but it was certainly a statement. Buckley, styled by the renowned Danielle Goldberg, looked every bit the modern muse, while Taylor continued her streak of fabulously styling herself.
The weight of the moment was not lost on the crowd. It has been over a decade since we saw a major Oscar win in Chanel—the last being Julianne Moore in a Karl Lagerfeld masterpiece. Tonight felt like a homecoming. As the culture would say, we are officially so back.
From the architectural lines of Louis Vuitton to the classic glamour of Armani Privé, the night proved why this remains the most anticipated red carpet in the world.
