A win for Marion Cotillard
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Marion Cotillard at the Oscars
By Danielle Radojcin
The 80th Academy Awards saw Hollywood\'s most glamorous making up for a recent strike-induced red carpet drought, allowing the world\'s designers to draw a collective sigh of relief. Considered the most lucrative night of the fashion calendar in terms of free advertising, the prospect of an Oscar-free year had the fashion world on tenterhooks. Most fell in line with today\'s most popular silhouette of strapless and long: Cameron Diaz\' Dior by John Galliano blush pink gown, for example, and Renee Zellweger, in her customary Carolina Herrera. There were also a lot of asymmetric, one-shouldered styles: Rosamund Pike (in RM by Roland Mouret) and Hilary Swank in Versace among many others. As usual, the fear of appearing on the ‘What was she thinking?\' pages kept things conservative, with few fashion renegades. Those willing to step away from the norm were, as is so often the case, British: Best Actress winner Tilda Swinton, in a black, flowing Lanvin number and Best Actress nominee Julie Christie, who opted for a knee-length, rust red cocktail dress. Perhaps fittingly, the most stunning girl of the night was Best Actress winner Marion Cotillard (for La Vie en Rose), who came out in support of her homeland in a scalloped Jean Paul Gaultier dress. Expect the French designer, who hasn\'t had this kind of publicity since he put Madonna in a conical bra, to become designer du jour once again.
Helen Mirren
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Helen Mirren at the Oscars
Last year\'s Best Actress winner wore a dress by Georges Chakra, and H Stern jewellery.
Tilda Swinton
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Tilda Swinton at the Oscars
The Best Supporting Actress winner (for Michael Clayton), wore a gown by Lanvin.
Amy Adams
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Amy Adams at the Oscars
Amy Adams wore a gown by Proenza Schouler, with a gold mesh bag and jewels by Fred Leighton.
Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Hudson at the 2008 Oscars
Wearing a white, grecian-style gown by Roberto Cavalli.
John Travolta and Kelly Preston
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John Travolta and Kelly Preston at the Oscars
The Hairspray star arrived in Giorgio Armani, with wife Kelly Preston in an egg yolk yellow gown by Roberto Cavalli.
Renee Zellweger
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Renee Zellweger at the 2008 Oscars
The Bee Movie star wore a beaded gown by Carolina Herrera, with a Cartier bracelet.
Hilary Swank
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Hilary Swank at the 2008 Oscars
The PS, I Love You star wore an off-the-gown by Versace.
Penelope Cruz
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Penelope Cruz at the 2008 Oscars
Wearing a gown by Chanel Haute Couture and Chopard jewellery.
Katherine Heigl
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Katherine Heigl
The star of Knocked Up, and the upcoming 27 Dresses, wore a scarlet gown by Escada.
Jessica Alba
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Jessica Alba at the Oscars
The pregnant actress wore a strapless gown by Marchesa, with jewels by Cartier.
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart
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Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart
The actor, who\'s just finished filming the latest Indiana Jones film, wore Giorgio Armani, while Calista opted for vintage Valentino.
Julie Christie
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Julie Christie at the Oscars
The screen legend may have lost out on a Best Actress award to Marion Cotillard, but she more than made up for it in a super-chic cocktail dress with elbow-length gloves.
Sarah Larson and George Clooney
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Sarah Larson and George Clooney
The best actor nominee wore Giorgio Armani, while girlfriend Sarah Larson went for a strapless Valentino gown.
Anne Hathaway
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Anne Hathaway
The actress looked stunning in a Marchesa gown and Harry Winston jewels.
Ellen Page
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Ellen Page at the Oscars
The Best Actress nominee (for her role in Juno) wore vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer Haute Couture, with a vintage Judith Leiber clutch.
Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis
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Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis at the Oscars
The Best Actor nominee (for Sweeney Todd) wore Giorgio Armani; wife Vanessa wore Chanel Haute Couture and Chanel jewels.
Cameron Diaz
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Cameron Diaz at the Oscars
Wearing a Dior by John Galliano gown, Bulgari jewels and a Roger Vivier clutch.
Cate Blanchett
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Cate Blanchett at the Oscars
The pregnant double-nominee went away empty-handed, but scored a fashion hit in a Dries Van Noten gown accessorised with a Roger Vivier clutch.
Jennifer Garner
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Jennifer Garner at the Oscars
The Juno star wore a black strapless gown by Oscar de la Renta with Van Cleef & Arpels diamonds.
Heidi Klum and Seal
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Heidi Klum and Seal at the Oscars
Heidi wore a striking red gown by John Galliano.
Rosamund Pike
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Rosamund Pike at the Oscars
Asymmetric was a popular style for the event; the British actress went for a chic pale yellow version by RM by Roland Mouret, and H. Stern jewels.
Amy Ryan
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Amy Ryan at the Oscars
The Best Supporting Actress nominee (for Gone Baby Gone) wore an asymmetric dress by Calvin Klein Collection with H Stern jewels.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman
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Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman at the Oscars
The pregnant actress wore a Balenciaga dress accessorised with a L\'Wren Scott necklace and Bottega Veneta clutch.
Anne-Marie Duff and James McAvoy
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Anne Marie Duff and James McAvoy at the Oscars
The Atonement star arrives with wife Anne-Marie Duff, who wore a blue Moschino gown.
Diablo Cody
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Diablo Cody at the Oscars
The Best Screenplay winner (for Juno) wore a leopard-print Dior gown.
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Daniel Day-Lewis and Rebecca Miller
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Daniel Day-Lewis and Rebecca Miller
The Best Actor winner wore a tux by Paul Smith; wife Rebecca wore Christian Lacroix.
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