88th Academy Awards - Fashion Dreams

     

Gucci Fall/Winter 2016, Milan Runway

The Academy Awards equate to Christmas morning for fashion lovers and it is the biggest red carpet of the year. Everyone watching wants to be wowed and left thinking of couture gowns. Personally, I am hoping that this year there are a lot of contenders for best dressed and the we do not see any horrific red carpet gown that are a shoe in for worst dressed.  Having said that, we know there will be fashion standouts, both good and bad, at the 2016 Oscars. In keeping with tradition, the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress nominees will be the ones to watch, as fashion lovers crave beautiful gowns more than tuxedos, due to their unique ability to move us emotionally.                                                                                                         
Like many of you, I have a wish-list of gowns I would love to see on the red carpet at this year's Oscars. Here are some of the nominees, and what I would style them in, if given the chance.

The Gucci gown (above right), which was shown on the runway during Milan Fashion Week, and would be a fabulous choice for Rooney Mara, who is nominated this year for Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in Carol.  Rooney loves to wear black on the red carpet, and this gown is a MUST for the biggest awards show of the year.  Both edgy and feminine, it is the perfect fit for Rooney and I think she would rock it!  See some of her recent looks below:

Rooney Mara: Recent Red Capet Looks (pic courtesy InStyle)

Nominated for her first Oscar, Brie Larson is up against an amazingly talented group of women with her nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in Room.  If you haven't seen this film, check out the trailer here.  I have a strong feeling that her first nomination will garner a win for Brie, as her performance is more than stand-out; It is incredible. 

Brie Larson: Recent Red Carpet Looks  (pic courtesy InStyle)

McQueen, Pre-Fall 2016

     

Marchesa, Pre-Fall 2016 

Larson can wear just about anything, but it would be refreshing to see something really glamorous and unique on her for her first Oscars Red Carpet, especially since she is a favorite to win. Larson needs to go big, with a print or something bold, unique, and modern.  To the left and rightI have found two looks that she could definitely pull off and win on the Red Carpet along with her Oscar win. The Alexander McQueen printed gown, lined properly, would draw attention and would be a very polarizing look.  The Marchesa gown is very feminine, and would need perfect makeup, hair and very little accessorizing.

Finally, we have Cate Blanchett, who is nominated for Best Actress in a motion picture for Carol. Cate knows how to work a red carpet like a queen.  She has been nominated six times for an Oscar and has won twice, so far. Below are some of her most memorable looks.

Cate  Blanchett, Red Carpet Looks, (pics courtesy thegloss.com)

Gigi Hadid in Chanel Haute Couture 2016

My favorite looks on Cate are nudes, blush and light colors, because she always has her hair and makeup on-point, and pulls off the "goddess of the carpet" so well.  For the 2016 Oscars, I would love to put her in something elegant and classy, that is also flattering.  I also love Chanel.  The look to the right, if custom made for Cate and maybe even full length, would make my night.  I can't wait to see what she decides to wear!

There are so many gowns and so many talented women nominated, and I only had time to dream about looks for three! Please follow my blog for updates on best and worst dressed at this year's Oscars, and more.  

Get ready for the 88th Academy Awards.  There will be so much fashion on that carpet, it will be hard to keep up.  I will have a poll for the best-dressed and worst-dressed following the awards.

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To see a complete list of the nominees, go to oscars.go.com.

photo credit:  Instyle Magazine, thegloss.com, Chanel, Gucci, Marchesa, Alexander McQueen, Google Images, Getty Images

Giorgio Armani Privé Couture Spring/Summer 2014 Collection Excites in Paris

Look 34, Armani Runway

The Giorgio Armani Privé Couture Spring/Summer 2014 Collection was seen on the runway during Paris Fashion Week and it was absolutely spectacular.  There was no doubt what the inspiration behind the collection was:  a modern twist on 1920's super- glam.  Gorgeous!

Look 35, Armani Runway

Beautiful, beaded headdresses and art deco accessories made for incredible runway looks.  The runway included separates, suits, cocktail dresses and gowns.  Chiffon, lace, silk and detailed beading brought the looks to life.  The color palette in the collection includes very subtle tones like grays, blues, purples and beautiful silvers.   The blues were my favorite, with the silvers a close second.

Vogue.co.uk wrote about the runway show and Giorgio Armani this way:  

He entitled the show Nomade and gave it the same sophisticated exoticism that his ready-to-wear is often infused with . . . The dresses – every one fit for the award-winning actress they’re intended for – were red-carpet perfection: subtle in shape but elaborate in construction.

Look 30, Armani Runway

Look 37, Armani Runway 

Even with the muted tones, this runway show was completely classy and every look that came out was stunning. One of my favorites was look #30, a strapless blue look that I am sure we will see on a Hollywood starlet very soon as she walks a red carpet.


I give runway look #15 the "Most Interesting" award.

Most Interesting

 

You can view the entire collection here: Giorgio Armani Prive Spring/Summer Collection

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photos courtesy of Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

vogue.co.uk quote courtesy of Dolly Jones' article, located here:  

Giorgio Armani Prive Spring/Summer 2014