Shagun Gandhi reports on the gender-disruption that occurred on the red carpet of the 2019 Academy Awards
Gone are the days when every woman dressed up in a classy gown and every man in a tuxedo on the red carpet. The looks at the 2019 Academy Awards this year prove that the celebrities are choosing suits as their go-to wear. Scarlet velvet, pale pink and matching metallic — these separates prove that dresses aren’t the only way to get creative for awards ceremonies.
So we had the 15-year-old Eight Grade star Elsie Fisher stepping out in a tux that featured a new fit of a blazer that’s slightly longer and very elegant.
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Melissa McCarthy always kills it on the red carpet, but this black-and-white look featuring a floor-length cape is exceptionally glamorous.
Many women wear long and flared silhouettes, but it’s very rare to see a man experiment with a unique cut. Chadwick Boseman proved a straight, tailored look isn’t the only way to wear a suit on the red carpet. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
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Captain America, Chris Evans wore one of the most subtle jackets of the evening. He looked absolutely smashing in that deep aqua suit.
Comedian Amy Poehler’s suit-all black with flared pants-was a monochromatic dream. She was undoubtedly one of the best-dressed women at Oscars 2019.
Costume designer, Sandy Powell may not be a household name, but her Oscars style was on point. Powell rolled up to the red carpet in a striped suit with a black ascot and black beret tipped perfectly on her head.
Billy Porter wore a tuxedo and a dress. We should all feel empowered to make such bold choices. “It really is astonishing how much of an affect clothes have on your spirit,” Porter said. “I felt alive. I felt free. And open and radiant. And beautiful!” Porter told one of the publications about his look, “My goal is to be a walking piece of political art every time I show up… To challenge expectations. What is masculinity? What does that mean? Women show up every day in pants, but the minute a man wears a dress, the seas part.”
