White, silver and icy pastels: Glam–and a word war–at the Oscars

Statement necklace. Jessica Biel wears Tiffany necklace.
Statement necklace. Jessica Biel wears Tiffany necklace.

 

The 89th Academy Awards last Monday was not just a celebration of good work in nominated categories or the presentation of the Oscar statuettes; it was a night when everyone nailed it, fashionwise. Suddenly, romance and Old Hollywood glamour took over; call it the “La La Land” effect.

 

There were lots of tasteful, icy sorbet frocks and semi-fitted sheaths with icicle fringes. Pure as snow, a lot of winter-whites stood out. There were many shades of gray, from gunmetal to silver. It was a night of sleek architectural simplicity, the better to showcase the big bling. There were dozens of bodyguards, as actresses wore enormous rocks from luxury brands Tiffany, Bulgari, Bucellati and Cartier, which competed in design, delicate as snowflakes or large as ice cubes.

 

Meanwhile, Meryl Streep had the last say against Karl Lagerfeld in the word war over a dress that Streep allegedly asked for an exorbitant fee to wear. Here is the powerful statement that she fired at WWD:

 

“In reference to Mr. Lagerfeld’s ‘statement,’ there is no ‘controversy’: Karl Lagerfeld, a prominent designer, defamed me, my stylist, and the illustrious designer whose dress I chose to wear, in an important industry publication… Subsequently, the story was picked up globally, and continues, globally, to overwhelm my appearance at the Oscars, on the occasion of my record-breaking 20th nomination, and to eclipse this honor in the eyes of the media, my colleagues and the audience. I do not take this lightly, and Mr. Lagerfeld’s generic ‘statement’ of regret for this ‘controversy’ was not an apology. He lied, they printed the lie, and I am still waiting.”

 

Here are the best-dressed actors and their once-in-a-lifetime moments to wear such large, expensive jewelry.—CONTRIBUTED

 

Delicate. Alicia Vikander in Bulgari diamonds —GETTY IMAGES

 

Diamonds. Charlize Theron wears earrings by Chopard.

 

Cartier. Jennifer Aniston in Lorraine Schwartz earrings

 

Flapper. Best Actress Emma Stone shimmers in Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, perhaps his last for the brand.

 

Romantic. Hailee Steinfeld in silk organza by Ralph and Russo

 

Bigwig.Halle Berry in geometrically draped Atelier Versace

 

Dramatic. Kate Beckinsale is seductive in Marchesa.

 

Blush. Nicole Kidman in beaded sheath by Armani Privé

 

Printed tulle. Scarlett Johansson in a dreamy Azzedine Alaia

 

Velvet. Sexy Taraji Henson in Alberta Ferretti

 

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