From sporting a shimmering plunging gown at the Golden Globes in January to turning heads in a pink Givenchy dress at the DGA Awards last month, Emma Stone has been dominating this awards season with her impeccable style choices.
But let’s talk about the stunning ensemble the 35-year-old American actress unveiled at the 96th Annual Academy Awards night, held in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 10. It’s safe to say she saved one of her most remarkable red carpet looks for this grand occasion.
Stepping out solo onto the red carpet at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Emma wowed everyone in a custom silk mint gown by Louis Vuitton.
Emma Stone stuns in a custom silk mint Louis Vuitton gown at the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024, in Hollywood, California, featuring a strapless corseted bodice and a mermaid silhouette with a floor-skimming train (Credit: Jennifer Bloc / Future Image / Cover Images)
Masterpiece on the Red Carpet: The Details
Now, let me tell you, this dress leaves me speechless. It’s not just a dress; it’s a masterpiece that deserves an Oscar!
The Cruella star’s gown featured a strapless corseted bodice that hugged her curves in all the right places, paired with a simple yet elegant skirt.
But what stole the spotlight was the floor-skimming train, giving her a mesmerizing mermaid silhouette. The subtle embroidery, reminiscent of intricate seashells, added a touch of classic Hollywood glamour.
However, the real showstopper, without question, was the larger-than-life peplum detail gracefully adorning the waistline.
Close-up of the intricate seashell-inspired embroidery and the dramatic peplum detail on Emma Stone’s Oscar gown, highlighting the craftsmanship (Credit: Jennifer Bloc / Future Image / Cover Images)
A Tribute to Classic Hollywood and Personal Style
Peplums are undoubtedly making a comeback, but Emma’s take on it seemed like a nod to her character Bella Baxter’s Victorian-inspired wardrobe in Poor Things.
Although her footwear choice was mostly hidden beneath that stunning attire, she paired it with white pumps featuring pointed toes to complement her outfit perfectly.
Accessorizing the Look: From Head to Toe
Styled by Petra Flannery, who has clients such as Reese Witherspoon, Ellen Pompeo, and Claire Danes, Emma’s accessories were just as breathtaking.
She adorned herself with a dazzling 30-karat white Louis Vuitton Deep Time choker necklace featuring a massive yellow diamond at the center. Talk about making a statement! Silver studs and flashy cocktail rings added the perfect finishing touches.
Emma Stone’s elegant ensemble completed with a 30-karat white Louis Vuitton Deep Time choker necklace and natural, sophisticated makeup (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)
The House Bunny actress chose a natural yet sophisticated look for her hair and makeup. Emma’s auburn-red tresses cascaded down in soft waves, perfectly framing her face. Her flawless makeup featured dewy skin, subtly smoked-out eyeliner, and a muted pink lip.
Emma Stone’s Second Best Actress Oscar Triumph
Emma Stone’s film Poor Things garnered 11 nominations at the awards ceremony, including a nomination for the entire team in the Best Picture category.
Alongside her, Lily Gladstone, Sandra Hüller, Carey Mulligan, and Annette Bening were also contenders in the competitive Best Actress category.
At the 2024 Oscars, Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Da’Vine Joy Randolph were among the top winners, each celebrated for their exceptional performances in their respective roles (Credit: Jennifer Bloc / Future Image / Cover Images)
Throughout the awards season, Emma’s stellar performance as Bella Baxter in Yorgos Lanthimos’ movie earned her recognition at numerous precursor ceremonies. She won BAFTA, Critics Choice, and Golden Globe Awards.
At the Oscars, Emma Stone clinched the Best Actress award, marking her second triumph in the category from just as many nominations.
Her initial win came in 2017 for her role in La La Land, where she starred opposite Ryan Gosling. Before that, she received a Supporting Actress nomination for her performance in the comedic drama Birdman two years earlier.
Wardrobe Malfunction and Ryan Gosling Banter
As Emma Stone prepared herself to accept the trophy, she experienced a wardrobe malfunction during the ceremony.
Stepping onto the stage, she was visibly seen clutching the back of her stunning dress as her zipper unexpectedly gave way, causing a slight mishap.
Emma acknowledged the incident in her acceptance speech, saying, “Oh, boy. My dress is broken. I think it happened during ‘I’m Just Ken.’ I’m pretty sure.”
She referred to Ryan Gosling’s performance of his iconic song from the Barbie film at the Oscars ceremony, which was well-received, leading numerous celebrities, from Margot Robbie to Lupita Nyong’o, to laugh, dance, and sing along.
Emma Stone’s Acceptance Speech for Best Actress Award
After regaining her composure, Emma Stone expressed in her message, “I was panicking, as you can kind of see happens a lot, that maybe something like this could happen, and then [director Yorgos Lanthimos] said to me, please take yourself out of it. And he was right because it’s not about me. It’s about a team that came together to make something greater than the sum of its parts.”
She elaborated, “And that is the best part about making movies is all of us together. And I am so deeply honored to share this with every cast member, with every crew member, with every single person who poured their love and their care and their brilliance into the making of this film. And Yorgos, thank you for the gift of a lifetime and Bella Baxter. I’m forever thankful for you. Thank you for inviting all of us to be members of this team.”
Emma also seized a moment to subtly reference Taylor Swift in her speech while mentioning her three-year-old daughter, whom she shares with her husband, Dave McCary.
She expressed, “I really just want to thank my family, my mom, my brother Spencer, my dad, my husband, Dave, I love you so much. And most importantly, my daughter who’s going to be three in three days and, has turned our lives technicolor. I love you bigger than the whole sky, my girl.”
Concluding with a touch of humor, Emma added, “Don’t look at the back of my dress.”
Party-Ready in Sheer Louis Vuitton dress at Vanity Fair Oscar Party
After the grand night, Emma Stone commemorated her Best Actress triumph in grandeur alongside her husband, Dave McCary, at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Radiating love, the couple exuded charm as they gracefully posed for photographs at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California.
Emma Stone and her husband, Dave McCary, attended the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party together, celebrating her achievements and sharing their joy (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
I love Emma’s selection of party attire, as she attended the occasion adorned in a custom-made light blue Louis Vuitton gown from the brand’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection.
Elegantly showcasing her golden statuette, she looked stunning in a lace, draped dress embellished with diamond-shaped mirror embroidery. The dress’s asymmetrical hemline beautifully accentuated her legs.
Her attire boasted a transparent top, revealing Emma’s blue lingerie beneath the sheer fabric.
Emma Stone holding her Best Actress Oscar, wearing a sheer, light blue, custom-made Louis Vuitton gown at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
She completed her ensemble by adorning her feet with strappy silver leather Louis Vuitton custom sandals, which perfectly complemented her outfit.
Though she chose not to adorn herself with elaborate jewelry, Emma accessorized with understated elegance, donning white gold, sapphire, and diamond rings from the Louis Vuitton High Jewelry collection.
Emma Stone showed off her feet in custom metallic Louis Vuitton ankle-strap sandals (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
She also donned white gold and diamond earrings from the Louis Vuitton Fine Jewelry collection. As for her essentials, she opted for a Louis Vuitton Petite Malle bag.
Sporting her signature natural glam look, her hair cascaded straight around her shoulders, parted elegantly in the middle.
Channels Bella Baxter at Louis Vuitton’s PFW Show
Ahead of the anticipated event, Emma Stone embodied her Oscar-winning character, Bella Baxter, on the final day of Paris Fashion Week.
Making a striking entrance at the Louis Vuitton womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 collection show, her presence was expected, given her role as an ambassador for the French luxury fashion house and her long-standing association with the brand.
Emma Stone channels her character Bella Baxter at the Louis Vuitton PFW show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 5, 2024, in Paris, France, in a cream corset top, mini quilted puff-sleeve jacket, and white high-waisted slacks (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
For the occasion, she captivated onlookers with an ensemble from the host brand, featuring a cream corset top layered beneath a mini quilted puff-sleeve jacket. This choice echoed Bella’s penchant for distinctive sleeve styles.
Complementing these coordinated pieces, Emma opted for bright white high-waisted slacks, meticulously tailored to showcase sharp creases at the top and bottom, gracefully framing her sandal shoes.
To complete the ensemble, she accessorized with golden Louis Vuitton rings and a boxy white clutch from the Louis Vuitton Spring 2024 collection, held elegantly by its golden chain handle.