01of 10The Icon: Lady GagaGEtty; Splash; GettyThesuperstardelivered a parade of over-the-top looks this year— without ever setting foot on a red carpet. While promoting the upcoming filmHouse of Gucciand an album with Tony Bennett this summer in New York City (during a heat wave, no less!), the performer, 35, strutted the streets in high-fashion designs, from a sculptural seersucker number to a black lace corseted gown—accessorizing each with elegant updos, sky-high heels and retro shades—like it was no sweat.
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The Icon: Lady Gaga
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Thesuperstardelivered a parade of over-the-top looks this year— without ever setting foot on a red carpet. While promoting the upcoming filmHouse of Gucciand an album with Tony Bennett this summer in New York City (during a heat wave, no less!), the performer, 35, strutted the streets in high-fashion designs, from a sculptural seersucker number to a black lace corseted gown—accessorizing each with elegant updos, sky-high heels and retro shades—like it was no sweat.
02of 10The Jaw-Dropper: ZendayaGetty (3)No one delivered more “wow” factor this year thanZendaya, 25. “She’s a woman now, so we’ve been doing a little more skin,” explains the star’s longtime image architectLaw Roachof her recent penchant for daring cutouts, plunging necklines and major slits. Be ready for her to continue to change things up, says Roach. “Her looks are so unexpected, and she’s constantly evolving.”
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The Jaw-Dropper: Zendaya
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No one delivered more “wow” factor this year thanZendaya, 25. “She’s a woman now, so we’ve been doing a little more skin,” explains the star’s longtime image architectLaw Roachof her recent penchant for daring cutouts, plunging necklines and major slits. Be ready for her to continue to change things up, says Roach. “Her looks are so unexpected, and she’s constantly evolving.”
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The Breakout: Leslie Odom Jr.
04of 10The Belle of the Ball: Anya Taylor-JoySami DrasinBecause of the pandemic, theQueen’s Gambitactress, 25, had to accept her first Golden Globe remotely—but that didn’t stop her from topping best dressed lists in astriking green custom Dior Haute Couture dress and more than $1 million in Tiffany & Co. jewels. “The way she moves and talks is like Old Hollywood glamour,” says image architectLaw Roach, who worked with the star on the look. Her style may be reminiscent of the past, but it’s clear Taylor-Joy has a bright fashion future ahead.
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The Belle of the Ball: Anya Taylor-Joy
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Because of the pandemic, theQueen’s Gambitactress, 25, had to accept her first Golden Globe remotely—but that didn’t stop her from topping best dressed lists in astriking green custom Dior Haute Couture dress and more than $1 million in Tiffany & Co. jewels. “The way she moves and talks is like Old Hollywood glamour,” says image architectLaw Roach, who worked with the star on the look. Her style may be reminiscent of the past, but it’s clear Taylor-Joy has a bright fashion future ahead.
05of 10The Ray of Light: Mindy Kalingmindy kaling/instagramSince the start of the pandemic, theactress and screenwriter, 42, has been inspiring her 5.9 million Instagram followers with her passion for fashion. “She can pull off anything,” says stylistJessica Mulroneyof the star’s “eclectic” style. And she accessorizes every #OOTD with a smile. “It shines brighter than anything she wears,” adds Mulroney.
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The Ray of Light: Mindy Kaling
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Since the start of the pandemic, theactress and screenwriter, 42, has been inspiring her 5.9 million Instagram followers with her passion for fashion. “She can pull off anything,” says stylistJessica Mulroneyof the star’s “eclectic” style. And she accessorizes every #OOTD with a smile. “It shines brighter than anything she wears,” adds Mulroney.
06of 10The Risk-Taker: Cynthia ErivoGetty (3)Though it’s impossible to predict what theHarrietactress, 34, will wear next, you can always count on her to deliver the drama. “Cynthia embraces flamboyance and fun,” says Erivo’s stylistJason Bolden. “She loves all fashion and will try anything.” And that means anything, from a right-off-the-runway neon-green number to jump-start awards season to a galactic silver design that (appropriately) heralded the premiere ofDune. “For every event, we try to push it a little further,” says Bolden. “We never play it safe.
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The Risk-Taker: Cynthia Erivo
Though it’s impossible to predict what theHarrietactress, 34, will wear next, you can always count on her to deliver the drama. “Cynthia embraces flamboyance and fun,” says Erivo’s stylistJason Bolden. “She loves all fashion and will try anything.” And that means anything, from a right-off-the-runway neon-green number to jump-start awards season to a galactic silver design that (appropriately) heralded the premiere ofDune. “For every event, we try to push it a little further,” says Bolden. “We never play it safe.
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The Champion: Viola Davis
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08of 10The Free Spirit: H.E.R.Getty (2)For herOscars debut, singer-songwriter H.E.R., 24, channeled the legendary Princein a sparkling custom Dundas jumpsuit. She added one personal touch: the lyrics to her nominated song “Fight for You” emblazoned along the cape. And like her idol, she took home a trophy for Best Original Song— and scored a major fashion win.
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The Free Spirit: H.E.R.
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For herOscars debut, singer-songwriter H.E.R., 24, channeled the legendary Princein a sparkling custom Dundas jumpsuit. She added one personal touch: the lyrics to her nominated song “Fight for You” emblazoned along the cape. And like her idol, she took home a trophy for Best Original Song— and scored a major fashion win.
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The Fan Favorite: Dan Levy
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10of 10The Pro: Regina KingGEtty (3)Theactresshas nailed it with her flawless fashion one awards season after another for years. So how did theOne Night in Miamidirector, 50, raise the bar once again this year? By experimenting with angular necklines, daring hemlines and dramatic details. “It’s a balanced blend of cool and edgy yet still comfortable,” note her stylistsWayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, who add that the key difference to making it all look so effortless is the star’s “strength and confidence.”
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The Pro: Regina King
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Theactresshas nailed it with her flawless fashion one awards season after another for years. So how did theOne Night in Miamidirector, 50, raise the bar once again this year? By experimenting with angular necklines, daring hemlines and dramatic details. “It’s a balanced blend of cool and edgy yet still comfortable,” note her stylistsWayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, who add that the key difference to making it all look so effortless is the star’s “strength and confidence.”
source: people.com
