OSCARS 2020

Oscars 2020 Best Dressed: Timothée’s Tracksuit and an Elegant Political Gesture


Although none of our predictions from haute couture week came true, the 2020 Oscars red carpet did not disappoint. There were unexpected liberties taken with the dress code, political gestures elegantly rendered, and some exquisite male jewelry. Presenter Timothée Chalamet rolled up in a midnight blue Prada getup that was more tracksuit than tuxedo, accented with a vintage diamond and ruby Cartier pin. Another great pin moment happened on Best Actor nominee Antonio Banderas, who jazzed up a classic Dior tux with some sculptural diamonds on his lapel. Over a sheer black and gold lace gown, Natalie Portman wore a custom Dior cape embellished with the names of women directors whose films were snubbed by the Academy—an elegant marriage of style and protest, and the first of many instances over the course of the evening in which stars poked at the how far behind Hollywood still is when it comes to equality. Although many other attendees seemed to play it relatively safe this year, there were a few other standout looks, including a couple of black Chanel dresses and an excellent (if predictable) showing from our favorite goth queen Rooney Mara. Here’s who team W deemed best dressed at the 2020 Academy Awards.

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Timothée Chalamet in Prada and a vintage Cartier Tradition brooch.
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Timothée Chalamet attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Natalie Portman in Dior.
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Natalie Portman attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Mahershala Ali in Ermenegildo Zegna.
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Mahershala Ali and Amatus Sami-Karim attend the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Beanie Feldstein in Miu Miu.
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Beanie Feldstein attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Brad Pitt in Brioni.
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Brad Pitt attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Rooney Mara in Alexander McQueen.
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Rooney Mara attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Zazie Beetz in Thom Browne.
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Zazie Beetz attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Penelope Cruz in Chanel.
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Penelope Cruz arrives for the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Brie Larson in Celine.
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Brie Larson arrives for the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 9, 2020. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Margaret Qualley in Chanel.
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Margaret Qualley attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Antonio Banderas in Dior.
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Antonio Banderas attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.