Oscars 2026: The Ultimate Fashion & Style Brand Breakdown

From the high-stakes glamour of the 98th Academy Awards red carpet to the star-studded Vanity Fair After Party, the 2026 awards season closed with a masterclass in modern luxe and timeless elegance. Here is a look at the brands that defined the night’s most talked-about style moments. —Noa Nichol

H&M

In a standout moment for high-street-meets-high-fashion, H&M joined the 98th Academy Awards to dress global fashion talent Jihoon Kim in a one-of-a-kind custom creation.

• The Look: A sculpted blush pink gown designed by H&M’s in-house team.
• The Details: The dress featured a corset with softly visible boning under transparent beaded lace, an architectural hip accent, and a flowing train.
• The Inspiration: Designed to reflect a modern luxe vibe, the gown utilized ruffled edges and a high leg slit to create depth and texture.

Tiffany & Co.

The Vanity Fair After Party glistened with signature jewels from Tiffany & Co., as the House’s celebrated designs completed the looks of the evening’s biggest stars.

• Anya Taylor-Joy: Glistened in a pendant in platinum and 18k yellow gold featuring a diamond of over 16 carats.
• Kendall Jenner: Flickered in platinum earrings with over 4 carats of diamonds and a ring with a diamond of over 6 carats.
• Mikey Madison: Opted for a Tiffany & Co. Archives necklace in platinum and diamonds, paired with morganite earrings of over 9 total carats.
• Jon Batiste: Made a statement with multiple Jean Schlumberger brooches, including a Sea Anemone brooch with over 18 carats of pink sapphires.
• Teyana Taylor: Wore the Bird on a Rock by Tiffany & Co. Wings pavé necklace and matching ring.

FENDI

FENDI made waves at the Vanity Fair party by debuting looks from the Fall Winter 2026 Collection—the debut collection from Chief Creative Officer Maria Grazia Chiuri.

• Lila Moss: Attended wearing a red knit slip dress with a deep V-neckline and delicate straps.
• Iris Law: Wore a white silk dress featuring a graceful silhouette, V-neck, and flowing long sleeves.

OUMA

Vancouver-based OUMA brought a touch of Canadian craftsmanship to the Oscars for TV personality Laine Lui.

• The Look: A custom OUMA design inspired by the dramatic beauty of the Danxia landscape.
• The Artistry: The gown featured a hand-dyed gradient transitioning from hot pink to deep crimson red, wrapped in airy layers of silk tulle.
• The Finishing Touches: A red beaded collar and voluminous balloon sleeves balanced OUMA’s signature modern romance with sculptural texture.

Christian Louboutin

The red carpet’s footwear was dominated by the iconic red soles of Christian Louboutin, notably in collaboration with Matières Fecales for the Vanity Fair festivities.

• Sarah Paulson: Stepped out in classic Christian Louboutin heels.
• Jon Batiste: Paired his jewels with the Ziggissimo Forever silhouette.
• Patrick Schwarzenegger: Wore the Styleeto design to complete his afterparty look.

CHANEL

A house synonymous with Hollywood glamour, CHANEL was the brand of choice for several A-listers at the Vanity Fair OSCAR Party, including Nicole Kidman, Teyana Taylor, Gracie Abrams, and Kendall Jenner.

Louis Vuitton

The 98th Academy Awards saw Louis Vuitton showcase the pinnacle of savoir-faire with custom creations from Artistic Directors Nicolas Ghesquière and Pharrell Williams. Each look highlighted extraordinary craftsmanship, requiring hundreds of hours of hand-crafted detail.

• Chase Infiniti: Wore a lavender silk gown featuring multilayered waterfall frills that took 750 hours to complete. The voluminous yet light design used a crinoline layer to support the unique “waterfall of degrades” frills.
• Ava DuVernay: Stepped out in a navy blue silk crepe gown with a tonal bustier and a long back train, a piece that required 290 hours of manufacturing. The silhouette featured silk faille draped into a center-front bow that transitioned into voluminous sleeves.
• Michael B. Jordan: Donned a custom black officer-collar wool jacket designed by Pharrell Williams. The look featured silk satin details, gold logotised cage buttons, and matching straight tuxedo pants with a sophisticated satin side stripe.