We made it to 2026, and it’s not only the coldest winter in recent memory: It’s a winter full of awards — and the dresses worn to accept them. Long gone are the days of celebrities, say, buying several dresses for promotional junkets and calling on designers for one special gown. No: We are in the midst of a custom-clothing boon, with A-listers signaling both their immaculate taste and ties to specific luxury houses with bespoke clothing for all manner of events, from the smallest of dinners all the way to the Oscars.
The man behind the most viral movie marketing of the year knows his fashion. As his buzzcut grows out, he’s sticking to the same double-breasted silhouette for most of his public outings, like this brown Givenchy by Sarah Burton suit that delivers on his style ethos. It’s simple, roomy, modern, and uncomplicated.
Byrne snagged her first-ever Oscar nomination for her chaotic mom turn in If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You, and also got her first placement on our list with this jaw-dropping Loewe dress. Her effortful, intentional fashion has never looked better, and we’re placing bets on another solid Loewe moment before the Academy Awards next month.
Not only is Elordi a first-time Oscar nominee with his role as the monster in Frankenstein, he’s also launching his blockbuster-hunk era as Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights. He’s a Bottega Veneta baddie through and through, wearing almost exclusively Louise Trotter’s dapper designs, and it’s virtually impossible for him to look bad in anything. (This look isn’t technically from an awards ceremony (forgive us) but he looks too d*mn good not to include.)