The Oscars is undeniably the most important event in the film industry. Directors, writers, actors and actresses all covet the prestigious Academy Award of Merit and all dream of bringing home a gold-plated Oscar statuette. Every year, millions of viewers around the globe eagerly wait for the televised ceremony not only to see who will be given recognition for their excellence but also to see who will be walking on THE red carpet.
The Red Carpet is akin to a grand fashion show with all the stars dressed in their utmost best trying to outshine the little gold Oscar. Creations by prominent fashion designers presage this year’s trends so we’ll surely see more of these the rest of the year:
The thought of walking on the red carpet alongside these celebrities may be a far-fetched idea but no one’s stopping us from looking absolutely fabulous in gowns with similar styles. On your next formal gathering, be inspired with the stunning gowns of The Oscars and feel like a celebrity yourself.
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THE 84TH ACADEMY AWARDS WINNERS:
Best Picture: The Artist
Best Actor: Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Best Actress: Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, The Help
Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Directing: Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Cinematography: Hugo
Art Direction: Hugo
Costume Design: The Artist
Makeup: The Iron Lady
Foreign Language Film: A Separation, Iran.
Film Editing: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Sound Editing: Hugo
Sound Mixing: Hugo
Documentary Feature: Undefeated
Animated Feature Film: Rango
Visual Effects: Hugo
Original Score: The Artist
Original Song: Man or Muppet from The Muppets
Adapted Screenplay: Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, The Descendants
Original Screenplay: Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Live Action Short Film: The Shore
Documentary (short subject): Saving Face
Animated Short Film: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore
