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Oscars 2018: Must-see red carpet looks

See the hottest trends on the 90th Academy Awards red carpet
By Clarissa Cruz March 05, 2018 at 12:21 AM EST
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Metallics! Vivid Color! And did you see Zendaya? Here are the biggest trends from the 2018 Oscars red carpet.

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Lupita Nyong'o

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Trend: Metallic

In a look worthy of a Wakandan princess, presenter Lupita Nyong'o wears a slinky gold gown by Atelier Versace.

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Sandra Bullock

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Trend: Metallic

Presenter Sandra Bullock's pairs a shimmery halter-neck Louis Vuitton gown with sleek hair.

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Jennifer Lawrence

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Trend: Metallic

The perfect accessory to presenter Jennifer Lawrence's silk embroidered spaghetti-strap gown by Dior? Beachy waves, dramatic eye makeup, and, once inside, a well-balanced wineglass.

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Gal Gadot

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Trend: Metallic

The presenter and Wonder Woman star chose a showstopping flapper-style fringed gown by Givenchy.

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Margot Robbie

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Trend: White

In a custom Chanel Haute Couture dress the Best Actress nominee for I, Tonya is one of the many stars who chose white for the Oscars red carpet.

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Mary J. Blige

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Trend: White

The double nominee — for Supporting Actress and Original Song — glitters in a custom Atelier Versace gown.

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Laura Dern

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Trend: White

Even Renata Klein would approve of presenter Laura Dern's perfectly tailored Calvin Klein by Appointment dress.

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Nicole Kidman

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Trend: Vivid Color

Presenter Nicole Kidman shows why she's the red carpet queen in a sculptural Armani Privé gown with a dramatic bow and high slit.

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Viola Davis

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Trend: Vivid Color

The presenter and How to Get Away with Murder star rocked a sequined hot pink Michael Kors Collection dress and sparkly hoops.

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Greta Gerwig

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Trend: Vivid Color

It wasn't hard for Best Director nominee Greta Gerwig to stand out from her fellow contenders in a sparkly Rodarte dress and bright red lip.

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Meryl Streep

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Trend: Vivid Color

The lady in red? The 21-times-nominated Meryl Streep, in a Christian Dior Haute Couture gown with a plunging neckline.

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Jennifer Garner

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Talk about glamour: The presenter chose a stunning electric blue gown by Atelier Versace and glamorous waves.

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Eiza González

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The presenter and Baby Driver star wears a minimalist bright yellow dress by Ralph Lauren.

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Allison Williams

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Trend: Blush

Get Out star Allison Williams wears a dreamy pintucked and embellished Armani Privé Couture gown.

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Danai Gurira

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The Black Panther star proves she can work blush and badass with equal aplomb in a Gabriela Hearst gown and blingy choker.

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Saoirse Ronan

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The Lady Bird star and Best Actress nominee chose a Calvin Klein by Appointment dress, sleek hair and understated jewelry.

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Gina Rodriguez

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The presenter let her embellished Zuhair Murad Couture confection take center stage and kept the rest of her look simple with a sleek pony and muted makeup.

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Zendaya

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No trend grouping here: The Greatest Showman star is a red carpet original in this voluminous, hot chocolate number by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture.

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Armie Hammer

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Trend: Velvet

Men's fashion was all about texture. Presenter and Call Me By Your Name star Hammer chose a Giorgio Armani burgundy velvet suit.

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Daniel Kaluuya

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Trend: Velvet

The Best Actor nominee and Black Panther star decided to forego the traditional tuxedo topper in favor of a plush blazer by Brunello Cucinelli.

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Mahershala Ali

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Trend: Velvet

Presenter (and last year's Best Supporting Actor) Ali chose an otherwise all-black ensemble to set off his emerald green blazer.

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    2 of 22 Lupita Nyong'o
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    5 of 22 Gal Gadot
    6 of 22 Margot Robbie
    7 of 22 Mary J. Blige
    8 of 22 Laura Dern
    9 of 22 Nicole Kidman
    10 of 22 Viola Davis
    11 of 22 Greta Gerwig
    12 of 22 Meryl Streep
    13 of 22 Jennifer Garner
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    15 of 22 Allison Williams
    16 of 22 Danai Gurira
    17 of 22 Saoirse Ronan
    18 of 22 Gina Rodriguez
    19 of 22 Zendaya
    20 of 22 Armie Hammer
    21 of 22 Daniel Kaluuya
    22 of 22 Mahershala Ali

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