Oscar 2008 red carpet
- Filed under: Celebrities, Entertainment, Famous, Fashion, Oscar, Society
- Date: Feb 25,2008
Katherine Heigl, Helen Mirren, Miley Cyrus, Ruby Dee, Anne Hathaway and Heidi Klum were among the stars in red gowns Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. Shades of plum were worn by Cate Blanchett and Jessica Alba.
“The actresses went regal and royal with rich reds and purples,” said Oscar.com fashion analyst Tom Julian.
Rubenstein added: “There was a kind of uniform timelessness, which is very nice, but considering those who watch this show do it to get a fashion cue, I wish they were a little more timely than timeless.”
He labeled French actress Marion Cotillard’s ivory-and-silver gown by Jean Paul Gaultier with scalloped fabric that looked like fish scales the most distinctive of the night.
Jennifer Hudson, who caused last year’s biggest fashion flap with a futuristic bolero jacket, was more appropriate this year in a white halter gown.
Pregnant actresses Blanchett, in a Dries van Noten halter gown with floral beading on the skirt, and Alba,.
One-shoulder gowns were also popular, worn by Hilary Swank in Versace, Olivia Thirlby in Vera Wang, Hathaway in Marchesa and Heigl in Escada. Heigl’s gown had a slim-fitting draped bodice, and the front of Hathaway’s gown was covered in fabric roses.
Tilda Swinton, who told E! she had never even seen the Oscars on TV, wore an odd one-arm gown by Alber Elbaz for Lanvin and no apparent makeup, a look that seemed in character for the actress, who was born in London into a patrician Scottish military family.
Calista Flockhart went for a vintage ice-blue goddess gown from Rare Vintage.
Several stars opted for strapless styles, including Renee Zellweger in a silver lace gown by Carolina Herrera. The dress had sparkle but was otherwise simple to complement her short hairstyle. AP Fashion
