Every Red Carpet Dress From the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

The *Real* Party Starts Now

Let’s be honest. The Oscars are fine, but the Vanity Fair party is where the real fashion happens. It’s the after-party of all after-parties, where everyone lets their hair down and swaps the serious Academy gowns for something a whole lot more daring.

This is the celebrity red carpet that truly matters. Forget the polite ceremony couture. Here, the vibes are looser, the necklines are lower, and the looks are infinitely more fun. And the 2026 party did not disappoint.

 

 

Category Is: Absolute Perfection

Some people just don’t miss. Every year, a select few show up and remind everyone else how it’s done. This is their world, and we’re just scrolling through it.

 

 

Zendaya in Vintage Mugler

Just when you thought her Oscars look couldn’t be topped, she arrives in archival heaven. Zendaya pulled a jaw-dropping 1997 Mugler creation from the vault, a liquid silver gown that looked like it was poured onto her. It’s a masterclass in understanding fashion history and her own power. We’re not worthy.

 

 

Austin Butler in Saint Laurent

He’s sticking to what works, and honestly, we’re not mad about it. Butler’s custom Saint Laurent suit was razor-sharp, perfectly tailored, and ditched the tie for an open silk shirt. It’s effortless cool, proving you don’t need gimmicks to own the celebrity red carpet.

 

 

Anya Taylor-Joy in Schiaparelli

Of course she went for surrealist glam. Taylor-Joy’s gold Schiaparelli dress was less of a gown and more of a sculpture, complete with an anatomical heart detail. It’s weird, it’s wonderful, and it’s so perfectly her. A true fashion risk that paid off big time.

 

 

The Naked Dress Never Dies

Was anyone actually wearing clothes? The sheer trend was out in full force, with varying degrees of success. It’s a tough look to pull off, but when it works, it *works*.

 

 

Florence Pugh in Harris Reed

Florence Pugh has never met a sheer fabric she didn’t like. Her custom Harris Reed gown was a confection of transparent lavender tulle and strategically placed embroidery. It’s bold, it’s theatrical, and it’s pure Pugh energy. She’s the queen of this look for a reason.

 

 

Camila Mendes in Prada

This is how you do subtle sheer. Mendes wore a black Prada column gown with a completely sheer back, paneled with delicate crystals. It was chic, a little bit dangerous, and showed that you can play with the trend without revealing everything. So good.

 

 

Revenge Dressing Season

Nothing says “I’m winning the breakup” like looking absolutely incredible on the world’s most photographed carpet. You know exactly who we’re talking about.

 

 

Isla Vance in Versace

Fresh off her very public split, Isla Vance showed up looking like a goddess of vengeance. Her fire-engine red Versace dress featured sky-high slits and cutouts in all the right places. It was a statement. A billboard, even. And the message was received loud and clear.

 

 

The Quick-Change Artists

Why wear one amazing outfit when you can wear two? These stars raced from the Dolby Theatre to Wallis Annenberg Center for a total fashion reset.

 

 

Margot Robbie in Chanel

After her elegant, floor-length gown for the ceremony, Margot Robbie slipped into something way more playful. She chose a sparkling, feathered Chanel mini-dress that was pure fun. It’s the perfect look for someone ready to grab a drink and actually enjoy the party.

 

 

Barry Keoghan in Burberry

He swapped his classic awards tuxedo for a much edgier Burberry look. We’re talking a silk vest with no shirt, tailored trousers, and heavy silver chains. It was a complete 180 and screamed “the party has arrived.”

 

 

Welcome to the A-List

The Vanity Fair party is also a launchpad. A few rising stars used this celebrity red carpet moment to announce their arrival as major style players.

 

 

Jenna Ortega in Dior

Continuing her reign as our favorite gothic princess, Ortega wore a custom Dior look made of black spiderweb lace. It was intricate, moody, and impossibly chic. She has a point of view, and we’re obsessed.

 

 

Paul Mescal in Gucci

He’s graduated from his simple chain. Mescal’s wide-leg Gucci suit with an embroidered, unbuttoned shirt underneath was a relaxed but incredibly stylish choice. He looked comfortable, confident, and like he belonged.

 

 

Until Next Year…

And just like that, it’s over. The 2026 Vanity Fair party delivered drama, glamour, and a whole lot of sheer fabric. It remains the best celebrity red carpet of the year, hands down.

Now we just have to wait 365 days to do it all over again. Start planning your looks now.