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The year’s biggest red carpet is officially open.
All eyes are on Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, where Hollywood’s A-list is gathering for the 97th Academy Awards. These are the outfits that could go down in history — or infamy — and shape fashion for years to come.
This season’s celebrity trends have spanned retro Hollywood nostalgia, sheer gowns and monochromatic looks, including lots and lots of black. There have also been plenty of playful florals, statement silhouettes and men’s brooches, though the devastation caused by LA’s wildfires has precipitated a noticeably more respectful, restrained approach.
Fashion-watchers…
