The 5 Best-Dressed Stars at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
The final—and often most daring—red carpet of awards season unfolded at the annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party, held Sunday at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. As always, Hollywood saved its most memorable fashion moments for the night’s unofficial after-party, where the mood shifts from ceremony to spectacle.
This year’s standouts balanced classic Hollywood glamour with a modern edge. From sculptural couture to sleek minimalism, the five best-dressed stars delivered looks that defined the evening’s style narrative.
Kylie Jenner in Alexander McQueen
Jenner embraced high drama in a sharply tailored McQueen design that combined sculptural structure with a sleek silhouette. The look felt quintessentially McQueen: bold, precise, and unapologetically glamorous—an ideal statement for fashion’s most photographed after-party.
Kendall Jenner in Chanel
Minimalism met Parisian elegance in Kendall Jenner’s Chanel gown. The clean lines and subtle embellishment gave the look an understated sophistication, proving that restraint can be just as powerful as spectacle on a red carpet known for excess.
Bella Hadid in Prada
Hadid delivered one of the evening’s most modern moments in Prada. The design balanced sharp tailoring with sensual ease, a reminder of the house’s ability to make intellectual fashion feel effortlessly seductive.
Dua Lipa in Schiaparelli
Dua Lipa leaned into surreal glamour in Schiaparelli. The couture creation—rich in sculptural detail and signature gold accents—captured the house’s theatrical spirit while amplifying the singer’s bold red-carpet presence.
Kaia Gerber in Givenchy by Sarah Burton
Gerber closed the night’s style conversation with one of its most striking looks: a draped red velvet gown that balanced old-Hollywood sensuality with modern precision. Burton’s design highlighted Gerber’s statuesque elegance while delivering one of the evening’s most memorable silhouettes.
At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, fashion often feels freer than on the Oscars red carpet itself. This year, these five stars captured that spirit—mixing couture craftsmanship with personality and proving that the night’s real awards may well belong to style.
