S.belts to capture photographers’ lenses. Structures, cuts and rich decorations. The tailored suits of the 2022 Oscars they especially shone for preciousness. In addition to the work of the stylists and al physique du rôle of the most famous stars on the planet, from Penelope Cruz to Olivia Colman to Nicole Kidmanthe merit is above all of those who created those clothes: the designers and their ateliers, often in the face of hours of work, research and elaborate minutiae.
Tailored suits, the masterpieces of the 2022 Oscars
Custom made, literally, “made to measure”. The term, in the jargon of fashion, identifies the processing of those clothes made specifically for a special event, studied in detail to catch the attention of the public and professionals and / or enhance the body and personality of the wearer. .
Starting from already solid foundations, such as pieces from Haute Couture and prêt-à-porter fashion shows, or archival memorabilia. Or again, completely from scratch, designed just for a unique occasion, like the Oscars 2022, which saw a parade of candidates for the awards in customized clothes with a high rate of opulence.
Penelope Cruz in custom Chanel at the 2022 Oscars (Photo: Chanel / Virgile Guinard).
Penelope Cruz’s Chanel dress, 680 hours of work
Starting from Penelope Cruz. 47 years old, candidate as Best Actress in a Leading Role for his moving interpretation in Madres paralelas by Pedro Almódovar, who charmed everyone on the red carpet in a black halter neck ball gown, signed Chanel – the brand of which he is a long-lived ambassador.
The taffeta dress, with an open back, has been tailor-made for her: inspired by a look from the collection Haute Couture Fall Winter 2020/2021with the waist marked by the draped bust and the row of decorated micro buttons, it has been adapted for the Academy Awards.
The making of Penelope Cruz’s Chanel dress (Photo: Chanel / Virgile Guinard).
The design and construction of the dress required well 680 hours of workmainly due to Flake in bow tie style tied around the neck. About 8,000 elements embroidered in blue and silver sequinsto recreate the typical tweed of the Maison in a metallic version: a refined detail like a necklace, handmade using the original Broderie technique Lunéville.
A detail of Penelope Cruz’s custom Chanel dress (Photo: Chanel / Virgile Guinard).
The custom Louis Vuitton dresses by Sophie Turner and Cynthia Erivo
Just a dress – dress? No. The garments spotted on the red carpet of the 2022 Oscars are much more. There is a term that identifies these atelier pieces: gown, the dress that is not simply a dress, but a masterpiece designed for the evening or the gala. Like the clothes Louis Vuitton flaunted by Sophie Turner And Cynthia Erivo at the after party: the first, worn by the actress from Games of Thrones pregnanthas been designed to enhance the belly.
The sketch of Sophie Turner’s dress by Louis Vuitton (Photo: Louis Vuitton).
In total red silk with long sleeves, fitted with a wide maxi pleated skirt and contrasting white zip. 8 folds for 200 hours of work: a sculptural garment, exactly like the one worn by the British actress, singer and composer.
Total black, it consists of a high-necked bodysuit and a knitted skirt adorned with square sequins with silver flashes. A cushion has been placed at the height of the hips to give the characteristic volume.
The making of Cynthia Erivo’s Oscar 2022 dress (Photo: Lous Vuitton).
One of the most sought after bespoke suits of the 2022 Oscars: it took 120 hours just to assemble the skirt, e 250 to embroider it.
Christian Dior’s Oscar-winning creation for Olivia Colman
Also Olivia Colman wore a custom made dress on the red carpet of the 2022 Oscars.
The actress chose a silver pleated lamé creation by Christian Dior Haute Couturetailor-made for her by the creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri.
The sketch of the 2022 Christian Dior Haute Couture Oscar dress worn by Olivia Colman (Photo: Dior / Sophie Carre).
Peplum model, high collar, belt at the waist, wide theatrical sleeves, entirely worked with micro folds: it took a team of 4 people to make it, to 200 hours of work.
The making of Colman’s Christian Dior Haute Couture dress (Photo: Dior / Sophie Carre).
Colman’s longtime stylist, Miranda Almondcollaborated with the Maison on the project, borrowed from a model from the Cruise 2022 collection (inspired by Ancient Greece).
The Couture elegance of Nicole Kidman, signed by Giorgio Armani Privé
Hard not to notice among the stars of the Academy 2022 Nicole Kidman. The diva of Being the Ricardos she enchanted everyone with a blue silk faille dress, distinguished by a large bow on the back and tails embroidered in gold crystals, customized and created especially for her.
The sketch of Nicole Kidman’s Giorgio Armani dress (Photo: Giorgio Armani).
A real cloud of style.
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