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2012 Oscars: Red Carpet arrivals
Old Hollywood glamour reigns supreme
Elegant vintage designs and intricate jewellery set the tone at this year's Academy Awards, as A-listers opt for classic starlet styles complemented by ultra-feminine hair and make-up.
From Michelle Williams strutting in Louis Vuitton to Jessica Chastain stunning the crowds with Alexander McQueen, take a look at the outfits that wowed on the Oscars red carpet...
Which was your favourite dress of the 84th Academy Awards? You can let us know on Twitter and in the Comments box below. Read about all the evening's winners and see who went home with an Oscar here
Words: Anna Pollitt
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Angelina Jolie is characteristically vampy in a sexy split-to-the-thigh black Atelier Versace gown.
Those who can tear their eyes away from her dress may note delicate Neil Lane jewellery and a tiny Jaime Mascaro clutch.
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Brad Pitt, up for Best Actor for Moneyball, keeps it sleek with a classic tuxedo and well-groomed hair.
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Penelope Cruz is no stranger to making an impact on the Oscars red carpet and the 84th Academy Awards are no exception. The Spanish actress looks out-of-this-world in a sheer blue custom-made Armani Prive organza gown.
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Cameron Diaz hits a high note in a nude strapless Gucci Premiere gown with a sweeping flared train and shimmering silver trim.
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Gwyneth Paltrow's white dress and cape from Tom Ford's much-anticipated fall collection has divided opinion. Some have drawn unfavourable comparisons with Celine Dion's infamous 1999 Oscars white tuxedo, while others have crowned her the ceremony's style queen.
Let us know whether you think it’s a fabulous fashion statement or an outfit to regret in the comments box below.
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Red Carpet fashion veteran Natalie Portman wows in a red polka-dot vintage 1954 Haute Couture Christian Dior dress.
A stunning $2 million yellow diamond necklace by Harry Winston offsets her strapless gown nicely.
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Viola Davis, Best Actress nominee for The Help, radiates elegance in a strapless emerald Vera Wang dress, complemented by her new youthful hairstyle.
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Sandra Bullock looks regal in a black, white and gold Marchesa gown and sleek high ponytail.
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Meryl Streep, Best Actress winner for The Iron Lady, glitters in a low-cut metallic gold Lanvin gown.
As a homage to Margaret Thatcher, who she portrays in the film, Streep wore shoes by the former prime minister's favourite designer, Salvatore Ferragamo.
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Best actress nominee Michelle Williams is radiant in a coral red Louis Vuitton strapless peplum dress, offset by a simple Fred Leighton necklace and bow-shaped brooch.
The stunning fashion moment may even top the My Week with Marilyn actress' famous 2006 Oscars look, when she attracted attention for her beautiful canary yellow Vera Wang gown and bright red lips combo.
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With grace and glamour reminiscent of the late Audrey Hepburn, it is fitting that Rooney Mara chose the legend's favourite designer, Givenchy, for her Oscars debut.
The gamine actress, up for Best Actress for Girl With a Dragon Tattoo, wears a delicate ivory floor-length gown from Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci , toughened up with her strong dark brows, razor sharp fringe and scarlet lips.
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Jessica Chastain, Best Supporting actress nominee for The Help, opts for an edgy Alexander McQueen strapless gown, adorned with stunning burnt gold embroidery.
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Milla Jovovich is superb in a sequin encrusted ivory Elie Saab Haute Couture gown and Edie Parker hard shell clutch, complemented by a bold cherry lip tint and wavy 1940s hair.
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Jennifer Lopez goes againt the Oscars fashion grain with a cleavage-baring sheer and silver Zuhair Murad couture gown that was custom-made for the star.
She's also clutching a Salvatore Ferragamo minaudiere.
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George Clooney, nominated for Best Actor for The Descendants, escorts a Marchesa-clad Stacy Keibler to the ceremony.
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Glenn Close, nominated for Best Actress for Albert Nobbs, is in a structured midnight green Zac Posen dress with matching jacket. She adds some sparkle with statement Bulgari earrings.
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The Artist star Berenice Bejo eptiomises old Hollywood glamour in a shimmering mint green Elie Saab dress.
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Octavia Spencer, who won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in The Help, is understated and elegant in Tadashi Shoji, complemented by earrings from Neil Lane and a Judith Lieber clutch.
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Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the hit comedy, wears a romantic, floaty gown by Marina Rinaldi, with jewels by Chopard.
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The woman who put the bride in Bridesmaids, Maya Rudolph, looks immaculate in a custom-made purple Johanna Johnson gown, worn with classic side-swept hair.
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The Help star Emma Stone braves a fuschia Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown.
It's striking neck bow is reminscent of the stunning deep red Balenciaga gown Nicole Kidman wore to the 2007 Oscars ceremony.
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The Artist star Missi Pyle goes for a Grecian Goddess look in a mint green eco-friendly dress made by Miami Fashion student Valentina Delfino.
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The Descendants actress Judy Greer is statuesque in a bold black and silver design by Monique Lhuillier.
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Shailene Woodley, who plays the daughter to George Clooney's character in The Descendants, wears an elegant white Valentino Couture gown to her first Oscars ceremony.
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Jane Seymour goes for full on glamour in a dazzling red sequinned dress.
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Kelly Ripa opts for a pale lemon gown from Renee Zellweger's favourite designer, Carolina Herrera.
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P Diddy should look this perfect - he took his own personal lint roller to the ceremony, and was pictured being groomed by the assistant before stepping onto the red carpet. His suit was by Spencer Hart.
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Tina Fey was dressed by Carolina Herrera and accessorised her peplum dress with Bulgari jewels and a metallic clutch by Roger Vivier.
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Bridesmaids star Ellie Kemper shimmers in a stunningly ornate bronze and gold gown by Armani, which is perfectly complemented by her sleek up-do.
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Bridesmaids star Rose Byrne shuns old Hollywood vintage in favour of shimmery sex appeal with this sequinned Vivienne Westwood number.
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Anna Faris was another comedy actress who opted for black sequins, rocking the red carpet with a backless Diane von Furstenberg gown, complemented by Tiffany earrings, sharp blonde bob and bright red nails.
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Colin Firth and Livia Firth are possibly the most eco-friendly couple on the red carpet. The actor is recycling the tuxedo he wore to last year’s ceremony, while his wife is making a statement in a bespoke Valentino gown – made from recycled plastic.
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Pharrell Williams sports a well-tailored three-piece suit and velvet bow-tie.
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The Oscars is graced by royalty as Grace Kelly's son, Prince Albert II of Monaco, escorts his wife Princess Charlene to the ceremony.
The princess dressed up her simple Akris pleated gown with diamond drop earrings and an elegant up-do
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Sacha Baron Cohen, who turned up in character as "The Dictator," accessorises his comedy costume with two uniformed female minders.
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