HIT: AISHWARYA RAI
Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai adds some molten glamour to proceedings in this strapless column gown.
Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai adds some molten glamour to proceedings in this strapless column gown.
HIT: ANNETTE BENING IN NAEEM KHAN
Bening put a fashionable foot forward in this sparkling column dress, showing how at 52 years old, there's no need to resort to cheap tricks to dazzle.
Bening put a fashionable foot forward in this sparkling column dress, showing how at 52 years old, there's no need to resort to cheap tricks to dazzle.
MISS: CAMILA ALVES IN KAUFMAN FRANCO
Perhaps Camila Alves literally had one of those 'OMG, I've got absolutely nothing to wear' moments, and so settled for a pair of her curtains at the last minute instead...
Perhaps Camila Alves literally had one of those 'OMG, I've got absolutely nothing to wear' moments, and so settled for a pair of her curtains at the last minute instead...
HIT: CELINE DION IN ARMANI PRIVÉ
Dion continued the dresses with sleeves micro-trend witnessed at the Golden Globes in this elegant Armani Privé gown. Extra points go in marvel at the fact that the singing sensation gave birth to twins four months ago.. the mind boggles.
HIT: HELENA BONHAM CARTER IN COLLEEN ATWOOD
It feels like B-C's really gone and played it safe in this bespoke creation, which she collaborated on with costume designer Colleen Atwood, saying: "I thought it would be nice to celebrate film rather than fashion. I have a complex with my bum, so I thought I would make it even bigger." However the Union jack garter ensured her rebellious nature stayed true.
It feels like B-C's really gone and played it safe in this bespoke creation, which she collaborated on with costume designer Colleen Atwood, saying: "I thought it would be nice to celebrate film rather than fashion. I have a complex with my bum, so I thought I would make it even bigger." However the Union jack garter ensured her rebellious nature stayed true.
HIT: HELEN MIRREN IN VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Well, we'd be looking as pleased with ourselves if we looked as good as Dame Helen does. The veteran actress flew the flag for British fashion in a sleeved Vivienne Westwood gown, adding a continental twist with Cartier diamonds.
MISS: JENNIFER HUSDON IN ATELIER VERSACE
Hudson looked stunning in red, but the 'booby' halter neckline of this Versace gown is what let her look down.
HIT: LIVIA FIRTH IN GARY HARVEY
OK, so Mrs Colin Firth's tulle trail does look a bit like an afterthought, but we bet she's the only one wearing Fairtrade, ecological gold (made by ethical jewellers Cred) to this year's ceremony.
OK, so Mrs Colin Firth's tulle trail does look a bit like an afterthought, but we bet she's the only one wearing Fairtrade, ecological gold (made by ethical jewellers Cred) to this year's ceremony.
HIT: MANDY MOORE IN MONIQUE LHUILLIER
Moore is proving to be quite the red carpet pro, and once again she packs a glamorous punch in this timeless Monique Lhuillier gown.
Moore is proving to be quite the red carpet pro, and once again she packs a glamorous punch in this timeless Monique Lhuillier gown.
MISS: MARISA TOMEI IN CHARLES JAMES
You'd be forgiven for thinking that Tomei's new film was called 'Rising From The Ruffle'... but alas, no, that's just the impression given by her dress. However a few marks are awarded for going vintage - this Charles James dress from Lily et Cie dates back to the 1950s. Her jewels are by Van Cleef & Arpels.
HIT: MELISSA LEO IN MARC BOUWER
Leo, most often seen sporting a trouser suit on the red carpet, scored a hit in this feminine design by Marc Bouwer. Her gown hit all the right notes: not too revealing, shoulders covered, and dissimilar in style to any of the other starlets'.
Leo, most often seen sporting a trouser suit on the red carpet, scored a hit in this feminine design by Marc Bouwer. Her gown hit all the right notes: not too revealing, shoulders covered, and dissimilar in style to any of the other starlets'.
MISS: PENELOPE CRUZ IN L'WREN SCOTT
Senora Cruz, what happened? We had the Oscars billed as your 'Maternity Leave Comeback'... and you pull on this cleavage-tastic gown as though merely slipping out for a munch at The Ivy. Consider yourself told - please don't let this happen again.
Senora Cruz, what happened? We had the Oscars billed as your 'Maternity Leave Comeback'... and you pull on this cleavage-tastic gown as though merely slipping out for a munch at The Ivy. Consider yourself told - please don't let this happen again.
HIT: SANDRA BULLOCK IN VERA WANG
The best actress of 2010 positively reigned in red. This bold and structured gown marked a departure from the more 'fairytale' styles that Bullock has favoured of late. Bullock'searrings and beaceets are by Harry Winston.
HIT: SCARLETT JOHANSSON IN DOLCE & GABBANA
There was no going wrong in the colour plum tonight (see Natalie Portman in Rodarte). Johansson's been out of the red carpet spotlight lately, but her frock choices have kept us us guessing.
HIT: HILARY SWANK IN GUCCI
Swank was reading off the same sheet as Sharon Stone, tapping into the 'Black Swan' theme. However Swank kept her interpretation streamlined and elegant to compliment her enviable athletic physique.
