Lupita Nyong’o is one of the latest brand ambassadors for Chanel. Originally, I thought it was bad luck for Lupita, who is usually known as one of the best-dressed women on any given red carpet. I thought she would be confined by Chanel’s tweed-and-pearls philosophy. Instead, something magical happened – Chanel’s designers have been customizing some of their best gowns for Lupita, and she looks like the second coming of Audrey Hepburn. Lupita’s Chanel look at last night’s Oscars was one of my favorites of the night. I love how they incorporated the “Chanel pearls” into her hair.
Fernanda Torres also got a custom Chanel. I thought this was fine? I had a weird premonition that she would win Best Actress, but that did not happen. Her film – I’m Still Here – did win Best International Film, which was thrilling for Brazilians.
Lily-Rose Depp’s Chanel roots are generational – her mother is a long-time Chanel devotee and brand ambassador, and Lily basically inherited the Chanel contract. I know Lily-Rose is the kind of woman Chanel wants to dress, but this is giving me nothing.
Margaret Qualley’s Chanel look was my second-favorite after Lupita’s. There were several women in velvet, and this was one of the better options.
And finally, Penelope Cruz is a long-time Chanel devotee and this felt like something she has already worn a million times, and like it was already in her closet.
Photos courtesy of Avalon Red.
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- Fernanda Torres arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025.,Image: 971224711, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** EDITORIAL USE ONLY! * NB: Fees charged by Avalon are for Avalon’s services only, and do not, nor are they intended to, convey to the user any ownership of Copyright or License in the material. Avalon does not claim any ownership including but not limited to Copyright or License in the attached material. By publishing this material you (the user) expressly agree to indemnify and to hold Avalon and its directors, shareholders and employees harmless from any loss, claims, damages, demands, expenses (including legal fees), or any causes of action or allegation against Avalon arising out of or connected in any way with publication of the material. * Handling Fee Only ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Avalon.red/Avalon
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- Lupita Nyong’o arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025.,Image: 971231572, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** EDITORIAL USE ONLY! * NB: Fees charged by Avalon are for Avalon’s services only, and do not, nor are they intended to, convey to the user any ownership of Copyright or License in the material. Avalon does not claim any ownership including but not limited to Copyright or License in the attached material. By publishing this material you (the user) expressly agree to indemnify and to hold Avalon and its directors, shareholders and employees harmless from any loss, claims, damages, demands, expenses (including legal fees), or any causes of action or allegation against Avalon arising out of or connected in any way with publication of the material. * Handling Fee Only ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Avalon.red/Avalon
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- Margaret Qualley arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025.,Image: 971231697, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** EDITORIAL USE ONLY! * NB: Fees charged by Avalon are for Avalon’s services only, and do not, nor are they intended to, convey to the user any ownership of Copyright or License in the material. Avalon does not claim any ownership including but not limited to Copyright or License in the attached material. By publishing this material you (the user) expressly agree to indemnify and to hold Avalon and its directors, shareholders and employees harmless from any loss, claims, damages, demands, expenses (including legal fees), or any causes of action or allegation against Avalon arising out of or connected in any way with publication of the material. * Handling Fee Only ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Avalon.red/Avalon
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- Penélope Cruz arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025.,Image: 971235287, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** EDITORIAL USE ONLY! * NB: Fees charged by Avalon are for Avalon’s services only, and do not, nor are they intended to, convey to the user any ownership of Copyright or License in the material. Avalon does not claim any ownership including but not limited to Copyright or License in the attached material. By publishing this material you (the user) expressly agree to indemnify and to hold Avalon and its directors, shareholders and employees harmless from any loss, claims, damages, demands, expenses (including legal fees), or any causes of action or allegation against Avalon arising out of or connected in any way with publication of the material. * Handling Fee Only ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Avalon.red/Avalon
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- Lily-Rose Depp arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025.,Image: 971236988, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** EDITORIAL USE ONLY! * NB: Fees charged by Avalon are for Avalon’s services only, and do not, nor are they intended to, convey to the user any ownership of Copyright or License in the material. Avalon does not claim any ownership including but not limited to Copyright or License in the attached material. By publishing this material you (the user) expressly agree to indemnify and to hold Avalon and its directors, shareholders and employees harmless from any loss, claims, damages, demands, expenses (including legal fees), or any causes of action or allegation against Avalon arising out of or connected in any way with publication of the material. * Handling Fee Only ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Avalon.red/Avalon
I am sure a million people have said it before, but Lupita looks like a princess.
Margaret`s dress is making me think of prom.
Lupita’s look was stunning up-close but did not read as well from a distance. It almost looked casual from afar. I also think that the fact that she is stunning did some of the lifting for that dress.
Agree. Remove the outer layer and the ribbon, the dress will look better without the fussy details.
Agree about the distance impression. I think the pleated chiccon (?) skirt was a snooze. I would have enjoyed seeing the textured material contine to the floor instead, and not a- line, but fitted. I really adore that sequin/ faux tweed.
It did look too casual, and I think that the thin spaghetti straps had a lot to do with that. I didn’t think it suited her.
I had the same thought. Lupita Nyong’O can make any dress look like the best dress of all time because she is truly one of the most beautiful humans of all time. Up close it’s a super pretty stunning gown, but on anyone else it would look just okay from afar. Lupita could wear a T shirt and jeans and still look like the best dressed.
Seriously, she could make a paper bag look elegant.
But I did love this particular dress on her.
Lupita makes almost anything look good and the pearl details were cute. Margaret’s dress was not super twee! I like the velvet with the open back and the necklace downs the back.
Penelope’s dress was gorgeous in motion, with all the layers floating.
her face too-she has real expressions. I saw her when somebody won and she flashed a megawatt smile-she has a face that has looked even prettier as she has gotted older.
Lupita looks stunning in every look, and last night was no exception. However, I felt her gown had a bit too much going on – the bow, corset, and tassels competed for attention. That being said, it was hands-down the best Chanel gown of the night.
You don’t do justice to Qualley’s look if you don’t show the back. The plunging back with the dangling crystal necklace between her shoulder blades certainly set the dress apart from a prom frock.
And it didn’t occur to me on the moment but certain comments saw a nod to The Substance. A win.
And not feeling the twee dress with the bow. But as others have noted it doesn’t matter since it’s worn by Lupita Nyong’o , who can make anything look great.
Margaret Qualley’s dress with the deep v in the back and the backwards necklace were stunning! You didn’t include any pictures of the back of her dress. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/margaret-qualleys-reverse-necklace-stole-232800691.html?guccounter=1
Possibly my own bias but Lily Rose has the same surly, entitled facial expressions as her father.
I can’t stand looking at her, it’s like she makes an extra effort to seem snobbish.
Agreed she was giving off pissed off pout vibes with this look.
She looked like someone waved a 4 day old fish under her nose just before snapping the pic.
Yes girl give us nothing!
Agreed. She always looks like someone just cut a fart.
I’m honestly not sure if the perpetual vaguely-dissatisfied-porcelain-doll look is from her attitude, her plastic surgeries, or if that’s just what her face does.
As a member of the resting downturned mouth crew I am aware that appearances can be deceiving. I’m not unhappy, I’m not frowning, my face just does that.
Hmmm… None of these really knocked my socks off. I guess my favorites are Lupita and Margaret.
Coco Chanel was a famous Nazi collaborator and the company has worked hard to whitewash this. WHY in this moment especially would anyone choose to rep their general fugness for them? These red carpet moments have a lot of metaphorical power in the culture and I’m fairly disgusted that more of these influential actors didn’t choose the moment to send a message with their fashion. I already suspected it was going to be a Hunger Games vibe so for the first time skipped hosting my annual Oscar party. The coverage today says I guessed right.
Lupita is stunning, and I think I like this dress on her. I would have removed the bow, because I don’t think the dress needed it. The pearls and corset-type top are enough on their own.
I haven’t seen Anora but if Oscar winner Madison’s performance was better than Torres’ then it must have been out of this world, because Torres was phenomenal.
Well, channel put an ugly dress on an ugly girl(LRD) you know, she wouldn’t be ugly if she did literally anything else with her face. Margaret look was the best of the bunch, but I liked it better when Kate Hudson did it. Lupita is such a gorgeous glowing woman she doesn’t need all the cha-cha
I thought Margaret Qualley had one of the best dresses of the night with bad hair and jewelry. I love that dress. I like Lupita’s look but I think I would lose the corset. Lily Rose Depp was so much prettier before the buccal fat was removed. I hate that it became popular. It rarely improves a person’s looks
I really liked Margaret’s dress because she finally wasn’t wearing a white nightgown for once. That look was getting real boring.