The 2026 Academy Awards red carpet featured a muted brick-red carpet at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, where nominees and guests arrived in classic Hollywood glamour. Jessie Buckley wore Chanel in a Grace Kelly-inspired look for her best actress nomination in "Hamnet," while Odessa A’zion of "Marty Supreme" stunned in Valentino.

Renate Reinsve, nominated for best actress for "Sentimental Value," arrived in custom Louis Vuitton, and Wagner Moura made a statement in his best actor nominee attire for "The Secret Agent." The red carpet showcased understated elegance with sharp tailoring and classic silhouettes, as stars and their stylists presented dozens of looks after weeks of awards season events.

Chase Infiniti turned heads in custom Louis Vuitton, joining other notable attendees including Ejae, nominated for best original song for "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters," who wore Dior. The ceremony featured performances from Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami of Huntr/x, who performed the Oscar-nominated song "Golden." With its emphasis on straightforward glamour and beauty, this year's red carpet maintained the Oscars' tradition of showcasing Hollywood's most elegant arrivals.