Red Carpet Highlights

   Jennifer Lawrence

Nominee Jennifer Lawrence (Winter's Bone) was first to appear on the in a red column gown with scoop neck by Calvin Klein collection by Francisco Costa. Long loose curls, smoky eyes! Chopard long fancy yellow diamond earrings and gold bracelet.

   Jennifer Hudson

Presenter (and former Oscar winner) Jennifer Hudson in a deep V halter neck tangerine orange Versace gown with bow at waist and long train. She pairs it with purple (her favorite color) shoes!

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock in sexy red strapless Vera Wang with matching red lips. Minimal jewelry but maximum star power.

   Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman in her Black Swan designer: Rodarte! An off-the-shoulder v-neck pleated bodice wine gown adorned Swarovski         crystals at the neck. Tiffany jewels.

   Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Couture lavender gown with strong shoulders, beaded accents of lime green, complemented by Van Cleef & Arpels vintage jewels.

   Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman in a white Christian Dior Haute Couture strapless gown with silver embroidered bodice and wrap around waist.

                                      

   Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) brought a fresh name to the Red Carpet with Band of Outsiders. His peak lapel tuxedo was slim cut and accessorized with a narrow tie.

   Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman chose the always elegant, single-breasted tuxedo. His accoutrements included a wing-collar shirt and a satin bowtie.

   Thierry Guetta

"Exit from the Gift Shop's" Thierry Guetta show his cool personality by taking the classic tuxedo and accessorizing it with a fedora, shades, skinny tie, and black sport shoes.

   Mandy Moore

Performer Mandy Moore selected a Monique Lhuillier off-the-shoulder silver palette gown. Chic chignon. Diamond circular earrings from Chopard. Mandy is seen here with Disney studio head Rich Ross.

   Melissa Leo

Oscar winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter) in custom-made Marc Bouwer white lace and silver stand-up collar v-neck gown.

   Hailee Steinfeld

Supporting Actress nominee Hailee Steinfield (True Grit) in a crystal hand embroidered tulle tea length Marchesa dress in a pale ballet pink. Charming headband, platform pumps and sparkly clutch.

   Helena Bonham Carter

Nominee Helena Bonham Carter (The King's Speech) black velvet corseted gown -- shoulder cutouts with bustle back -- her "ode to the 1880's" by costume designer Colleen Atwood. Seen here with Geoffrey Rush and Colin Firth

   Busy Phillips

Busy Phillips wearing a stunning black mermaid dress from Douglas Hannant.

   Virgina Madsen

Virgina Madsen in Romona Keveza. She said, "I picked it because it's classic glamour." A one-shoulder white clipped fabric bodice, cinched at waist with a voulant organza fluted skirt.

   Hilary Swank

Presenter Hilary Swank in strapless silver Gucci with trend of the season–tiered feathered bottom.

   Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone looking rather Black Swan in black one shoulder-feathered tiered bottom gown from Christian Dior. Beauty trend continues with red lips, up swept hair.

   Julia Ormond

Julia Ormond always conveys international style on any red carpet. The strapless mermaid gown is an artful mix of sheer fabric accented with lace and etched in an all over floral design.

   Yorgos Lanthimos, Ariane Labed, Aggeliki Papoulia

Dogtooth Director Yorgos Lanthimos opted for the peak lapel tux and was joined by stylish ladies. Ariane Labed (left) is all about the waist with a keyhole design. Aggeliki Papoulia's (right) strapless gown is shaped at the waist with soft fabric folds.

   Halle Berry

Halle Berry in strapless nude and crystal encrusted Marchesa corset gown with organza and silk tulle ruffles. The collection designed by Georgina Chapman.

   Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg and wife Rhea Durham. Mark selected a bold-shoulder Giorgio Armani tuxedo designed with satin peak lapels. His formal shirt is accessorized with jeweled studs and a low-gorge vest.

   Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. and wife, Susan. Robert is wearing a midnight blue peak-lapel tux with satin-tape trim, the new alternative to the traditional satin lapel.

   Colin Firth & Livia Giuggioli

Colin Firth with wife, Livia Giuggioli, are quite the pair in a positive-negative combination. Colin does the custom tux courtesy of Tom Ford, his favorite designer and director. The return to bow tie and white pocket square is signature of Ford.

   Christian Bale & Sandra Blazic

Christian Bale did the monochromatic modern tux look from the house of Gucci. the slim shawl collar and black shirt accessorized with watch and cufflinks from Harry Winston. Wife Sandra Blazic's black strapless gown is trend-right with flocked accents.

   Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied

Natalie opted for Rodarte, designed by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy. Benjamin wears a peak lapel tuxedo with a bow tie.

   Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz

These recent parents made their first post-baby appearance. Javier Bardem used three pieces to bring his tux to life. Wife, Penelope Cruz wore a red flame embroidered gown by L'Wren Scott.