In the end, Maestro didn’t win much this awards season and it didn’t pick up even one award at the Oscars. I found it overwrought and poorly written, but Bradley Cooper did his best to hype it and Carey Mulligan dutifully campaigned. Carey has a real knack for looking lovely but not standing out, which is surely a choice she’s making. She continued that last night in a black Balenciaga strapless mermaid gown with a tulle hem. She paired it with black opera gloves. This is one of those classic gowns that’s not going to be on anyone’s best dressed lists but is phenomenal looking with impressive details. I love the scalloped slightly asymmetric bottom and how the gown hugs her curves perfectly. Carey’s husband Marcus Mumford was with her inside the ceremony and he looked so proud of her, it was nice to see.
Michelle Yeoh got the flashier Balenciaga, a sequin one shoulder number which she also accessorized with opera gloves. She was one of the Best Actress presenters, she introduced Sandra Huller, and you could tell she was having fun this year. Michelle is goals on so many levels and I love this gown. She looks phenomenal.
Bradley Cooper was looking coiffed and plucked in a Louis Vuitton suit. He brought his mother to the Oscars of course, and Kimmel made a little joke about them in his opening monologue, saying “How many times can a man bring his mom as his date before he is actually dating his mom?” I guess you know what you’re getting when you date Bradley Cooper, and Gigi Hadid gets the pap pics while his mom gets the red carpet.
Gabrielle Union was vision in a streamlined silver metallic Carolina Herrera look that was actually two gowns in one. I heard in the red carpet coverage that she asked to put the mini dress with that skirt, which was a smart choice. Gabrielle and Dwyane Wade were producers of the Oscar nominated short film The Barber of Little Rock.
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