Celebrity Style

The Sparkliest Sequin Fashion Moments At The Oscars

Understated is overrated.

by Jamie Feldman
Lupita Nyong'o and other stars wearing sequins at the 2022 Oscars.
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Hollywood’s biggest stars arrived on the Oscars red carpet Sunday with a more-is-more attitude. Sequins reigned supreme, like this gorgeous Gucci look on Eyes of Tammy Faye star Jessica Chastain.

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My mouth dropped open when Dune star Timothée Chalamet arrived on the red carpet in a sequin blazer, black trousers, lots of diamonds, and... nothing else.

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Zendaya put her own spin on the sequin trend, thanks to a tiny, silk long-sleeve crop top and a form-fitting sparkly silver skirt with a long train, both by Valentino.

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Licorice Pizza star Alana Haim gave off mermaid vibes in a custom long-sleeve gown by Louis Vuitton that stunned with beaded details and scalloped embroidering.

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Presenter Lupita Nyong’o looked absolutely exquisite in a gold sequin Prada gown with pink floral detailing and gold fringes, which the star paired with a braided updo.

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The only thing better than Jamie Lee Curtis’ long-sleeved, sparkly turtleneck gown was her accessory: a ribbon showing support for Ukraine.

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King Richard star Demi Singleton looked absolutely stunning in a purple strapless Miu Miu gown with sparkly crystal detailing and a slicked-back updo.

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Sian Heder, writer and director of CODA, looked like a stylish mirrorball in this silver long-sleeved reflective gown.

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Tiffany Haddish looked like a mermaid dream in a green strapless gown, complete with tons of sparkle.

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CODA star Emilia Jones dressed for the golden occasion by wearing a form-fitting, cut-out bustier gown that was draped in sparkly beading.

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Samuel L. Jackson took a backseat to wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson, who shined in a sequined green gown with a matching sheer overcoat.