Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026 Showcases Star-Studded Fashion Extravaganza
Hollywood's elite gathered for one of the most exclusive events of the awards season, the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026, where stars like Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, and Jessie Buckley stole the spotlight with their daring and glamorous fashion choices. This ultra-coveted invitation-only affair, now in its fourth decade, continues to be a pinnacle of glamour, bringing together Oscar winners, actors, musicians, designers, athletes, and industry power players in a celebration of style and sophistication.
A New Venue with Timeless Glamour
This year, the party made a notable move to the soon-to-be-reopened Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), yet it retained its signature spirit as a haven where celebrities exchange the formality of the Oscars ceremony for more relaxed and fun fashion statements. Originating at Morton's restaurant in Los Angeles over thirty years ago, the event remains a fixture on the awards-season calendar, renowned for its high-profile guest list and trendsetting attire.
Highlight Arrivals and Fashion Trends
Among the most talked-about arrivals were actor Timothée Chalamet and reality star-businesswoman Kylie Jenner. Chalamet, 30, known for his role in Marty Supreme, made a striking entrance in a second white suit of the evening, following his custom Givenchy look at the Oscars. Despite losing the Best Actor award after controversial comments about ballet and opera went viral, he remained a focal point, even referenced in host Conan O'Brien's opening monologue.
Jenner, 28, founder of Kylie Cosmetics, posed alongside Chalamet in a black feathered two-piece by British fashion house McQueen, embracing the feather trend that dominated the red carpet. Irish actress and Oscar winner Jessie Buckley attended in a sleek black V-neck evening gown, having previously won a Golden Globe and Critics Choice award for her role in Hamnet.
Diverse Styles from Hollywood's Finest
The event featured a wide array of fashion statements, from nostalgic nods to bold contemporary designs. Kim Kardashian opted for a high-neck shimmering column gown by Gucci, paired with smoky eye makeup and nude lips that echoed the resurgent 1990s beauty trend. Her sister, model Kendall Jenner, wore a custom pale blue Chanel gown with delicate embroidery and a subtle fishtail silhouette.
Other standout looks included actor Jessica Alba in a shimmering black strapless column gown by Tamara Ralph with pluming ostrich feathers, and singer Rita Ora in a floral sheer couture gown from the same designer, accessorized with an oversized feathered hat. British model Cara Delevingne made a statement in a sheer Thom Browne top with a stylized torso motif, complemented by Hassanzadeh jewellery.
Vintage and Modern Elegance
Reality television matriarch Kris Jenner, 70, channelled gothic glamour in a black Valentino couture gown originally designed in 1995, while fashion favourite Colman Domingo wore a grey and silver pinstripe Jacquemus suit with a dramatic brooch and oversized pocket square. Actor Jeff Goldblum and his wife Emilie Livingston coordinated in fur-accented looks from ERL Artisanal.
Supermodel Bella Hadid kept it simple in a cream two-piece ensemble by Prada, whereas singer Dua Lipa went for drama in a black Schiaparelli gown with dripping gold detailing and a chunky Bulgari choker. Actor Nicole Kidman exuded elegance in a long-sleeved gold Chanel gown, and model Kaia Gerber shone in a ruched red velvet gown by Givenchy, designed by Sarah Burton.
Model Hailey Bieber chose a strapless leopard-print Giorgio Armani gown with a fishtail silhouette, and American singer Audrey Nuna stood out in a liquid-gold Maison Margiela gown with voluminous sleeves, showcasing the diversity and creativity of Hollywood fashion at this premier event.
