In Pics | The best fashion from the Oscars 2023

Celebrities arrived at the Oscars in shimmering column dresses, jewel-toned gowns and structured and voluminous attire, flaunting bold choices that stood out on the novel champagne-coloured carpet ensconced under a tent.

Actor Deepika Padukone raised the glam quotient in black off-shoulder gown by Louis Vuitton. Credit: AFP Photo

Ram Charan opted for a three-piece ensemble that featured a 'bandhgala' jacket, an asymmetrical kurta, and straight-fitted pants. The outfit was custom-made by Shantanu & Nikhil and styled by Nikita Jaisinghani. Credit: Reuters Photo

JR NTR wore a 'bandhgala' kurta featuring a gold embellished tiger motif on one shoulder and an angrakha-style neckline designed by Gaurav Gupta and styled by Ashwin Mawle and Hassan Khan. Credit: Twitter/@tarak9999

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman graced the Academy Awards in a shiny black Armani Privé high leg slit gown with giant flowers at the shoulder and the hip. Credit: AFP Photo

Everyone's favourite Lady Gaga kept it relatively simple in a sheer black Versace gown straight off the runway. Credit: AFP Photo

Allison Williams slayed the Oscars carpet in her sheer crystal-encrusted dress by Giambattista Valli, which she topped with a billowing pink satin coat. Credit: AFP Photo

Angela Bassett wore a flowing Moschino purple gown that she described as “the color of royalty”. Credit: AFP Photo

Cara Delevingne wore a one-shoulder Elie Saab dress with a high leg slit. Credit: AFP Photo

Dwayne Johnson arrived in a Dolce & Gabbana pink tuxedo jacket, paired with black trouser and white shirt. Credit: AFP Photo

Jennifer Connelly opted for a black Louis Vuitton gown which had a gem-studded trapezoidal neckline that soared upward toward her jaw, like a runway lit up at night. Credit: AFP Photo

Paul Mescal looked refreshingly retro and ready for prom in his white Gucci dinner jacket, with a rose on the lapel, and flared black trousers. Credit: Reuters Photo

Florence Pugh sported a black pair beneath a voluminous gray-white Valentino couture gown made more edgy by her mini bangs and septum ring. Credit: AFP Photo

Janelle Monae, who is known for taking style risks, chose a tangerine skirt to complete her custom Vera Wang ensemble. Credit: AFP Photo

Hollywood star Cate Blanchett arrived in a strong-shouldered velvet top from Louis Vuitton’s archives tucked gracefully into a trim silk skirt. Credit: AFP Photo

Danai Gurira, best known for her starring roles as Michonne on the AMC horror drama series, was seen in a black designer ensemble. She complimented her look with her gravity-defying hairdo — styled by Larry Sims. Credit: AFP Photo

American actor Harry Shum Jr was seen in a custom tuxedo by Adeam. The loose fit, asymmetrical lapel, navy piping and sash belt made the outfit more attractive. Credit: Reuters Photo

Riz Ahmed, one of the presenters at the Oscars, was seen dressed in a black suit with a pink wool cardigan peeking out. Credit: Reuters Photo

Stephanie Hsu attended the Oscars in a strapless ballgown, which she paired with simple — if not sparkly — jewelry and side-swept hair in loose waves. Credit: AFP Photo

Rock star Lenny Kravitz showed up in a low-cut satin Saint Laurent top with lots of necklaces layered over his exposed chest. Credit: AFP Photo