Oscars 2021: Best and worst dressed from the pink carpet

The 93rd annual Academy Awards is over, but the fashion will live on in our memes and memories.

Here are our picks for the best (and worst) dressed from the 2021 Oscars ceremony.

It was about as uneventful as a Hollywood event could be, but the gowns were worth talking about.

After many coronavirus-related delays, the 93rd Academy Awards have finally crowned the biggest and best films of the year.

The ceremony aired on Monday morning (local time), where Tinseltown’s most notable names graced the red carpet in couture gowns and stylish suits.

Nomadland, a recession-era tale about a community of van dwellers in the American West, and Minari both won big.

Meanwhile Mank, which received 10 nods, took home just two trophies including best cinematography and best production design.

Starring best actress winner Frances McDormand, Nomadland follows a widow in a depressed Nevada mining town who turns her van into a mobile home and sets out on the road, taking seasonal jobs and making friends along the way.

The film has dominated the awards season, picking up two Golden Globes and three Oscars, including best director for Chloe Zhao.

Zhao made history as only the second woman – and the first woman of colour – to win best director.

This was the third time McDormand has taken home best actress, after winning in 2018 for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and 1997 for Fargo.

Apr 26, 2021, updated Apr 26, 2021

1/24Australian Margot Robbie sported a new hairdo, pairing her silver floral Chanel gown with honey-coloured bangs and an understated ponytail.

2/24Olivia Colman attended the London screening in a high-necked, red gown with matching, embellished shoes.

3/24Glenn Close wore a beaded, purple Armani Privé tunic with matching silk pants and gloves. Because you can’t buy style.

4/24Travon Free made a statement with a suit and sneakers featuring the names of victims of police brutality.

5/24British singer Celeste Waite went for a grungy yet glamorous look donning head-to-toe Gucci with red, fringe detailing.

6/24Celeste Waite's anatomical heart clutch from Gucci gets a nod of its own.

7/24Angela Bassett’s Judith Leiber clutch is worthy of a mention. Apparently ‘novelty bags’ was a bit of a theme.

8/24Erica Rivinoja’s prawn clutch by Edie Parker was more fun than the rest of the ceremony.

9/24Speaking of notable accessories, Questlove didn't sacrifice comfort by showing up in gold Crocs.

10/24Questlove’s gold Crocs felt like an homage to spending a year at home.

11/24Chloe Zhao, winner of Best Director for <i>Nomadland</i>, looked cosy in her sweater-style dress paired with white sneakers.

12/24Maria Bakalova pulled off a ‘Cinderella’ vibe, wearing a white Louis Vuitton gown with dramatic jewellery from Moussaieff Jewellers.

13/24Carey Mulligan dazzled in a gold crop top and matching skirt by Valentino.

14/24Nicolette Robinson wore a black off-the-shoulder gown with a thigh-high slit.

15/24Not to be outshone by wife Nicolette, Leslie Odom Jr wore a double-breasted, gilded Brioni suit.

16/24Amanda Seyfried wowed in a vibrant Armani gown designed by Giorgio Armani and inspired by the hibiscus flower.

17/24Emerald Fennell was rocking her baby bump in a billowing green and pink Gucci gown.

18/24Regina King took flight in a baby blue, butterfly-inspired custom Louis Vuitton creation.

19/24Laura Dern’s Oscar de la Renta gown was from a fairy tale ... Specifically, the feather duster from <i>Beauty and the Beast</i>.

20/24Halle Berry’s strapless Dolce & Gabbana gown was really something ... But her bowl cut made her look a bit like a pencil.

21/24Andra Day wore the hell out of a custom Vera Wang number in gold.

22/24Viola Davis wore a stunning, albeit a bit bridal, Alexander McQueen gown.

23/24Alan Kim stole the show in his tiny little suit. Pictured here with Christina Oh.

24/24Glenn Close was certainly not the best dressed, but she did provide one of the only entertaining moments of the night.