2022 Oscars

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Will Smith apologized late Monday afternoon for his actions at Sunday night’s Oscars, in which he slapped presenter Chris Rock on the main stage in response to a crass joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
“Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally,” Smith wrote in an Instagram post. “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.”

Smith’s statement then addressed the Academy, which strongly condemned Smith’s actions earlier on Monday, as well as others involved in Sunday’s broadcast, writing, “I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my King Richard Family. I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us.”
The statement concluded, “I am a work in progress.”
Earlier on Monday, the Academy announced it is set to determine potential action to be taken against Smith for his violent outburst, after completing a review of the incident. Possible scenarios include the revocation of his Oscar, expulsion from the Academy, or most likely, a temporary suspension. “We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law,” the statement read.
Smith won the Oscar for best actor for his performance in King Richard shortly after the altercation with Rock. In his speech, Smith apologized to the Academy before concluding, “I’m hoping the Academy invites me back.”
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Originally published in Vanityfair.com

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The 2022 Oscars certainly proved to be a memorable affair, from stand-out red carpet looks to that Will Smith moment on stage. Following a dramatic ceremony, stars headed to the Vanity Fair Oscars Party – where newly-crowned Oscar winners including Smith, Jessica Chastain, Ariana DeBose and Billie Eilish all made an appearance.

Below, see all the best 2022 Oscar after-party looks from the night.
Katie Holmes
Wearing a custom Chloé design featuring a C-shaped clasp.
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Dakota Johnson
Looking ethereal in a fairytale Gucci dress.
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Anya Taylor-Joy
Wearing a bustier Dior dress and matching tulle headpiece.
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Sophie Turner
Modelling a cherry-red gown by Louis Vuitton.
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Timothée Chalamet
Roadtesting the all-leather trend with a little help from Alexander McQueen.
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Emily Ratajkowski
Wearing a vintage Armani Privé look from autumn/winter 2011.
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Hailey Bieber
In a figure-hugging Saint Laurent design and chunky gold bangles.
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Julia Fox
Causing a stir in a Han Kjøbenhavn look.
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Jessica Chastain
Celebrating her Best Actress win in emerald-green Gucci.
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Zendaya
Stealing the limelight in a double-breasted Sportmax suit.
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Kristen Stewart
Timeless in a Chanel LBD fresh off the Paris Fashion Week runway.
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Kendall Jenner
Taking a page out of older sister Kim’s book in an attention-grabbing Balenciaga gown.
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Zoë Kravitz
Marrying her Hepburn-inspired glam with a streamlined Saint Laurent dress.
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Barbie Ferreira
Bringing a welcome pop of colour to the red carpet in a spring/summer 2022 Fendi look.
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Billie Eilish
Celebrating her first Oscar win in jet-black Simone Rocha.
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Laura Harrier
In a polka-dotted gown from Off-White’s autumn/winter 2022 collection.
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Jessica Alba
All smiles in a frothy Carolina Herrera gown.
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Natalie Portman
Sporting custom Dior, her go-to designer since her own Best Actress win for Black Swan in 2011.
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Kim Kardashian
Trading her usual dark palette for bright turquoise Balenciaga.
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Serena Williams
Dressed to dance in an iridescent Versace minidress.
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Alessandra Ambrosio
Wearing bold Stéphane Rolland couture with failsafe Wolford tights.
Amber Valletta
Wearing a Saint Laurent dress lifted from Anthony Vaccarello’s most recent collection.
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Winnie Harlow
Wearing one of Versace’s iconic safety-pin dresses à la Liz Hurley.
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Tessa Thompson
Making a statement in Schiaparelli couture.
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Kate Hudson
In a plunging Carolina Herrera gown.
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Originally published in Vogue.co.uk

Raya Abirached. Photo: Instagram.com/rayaofficial
The 2022 Academy Awards took place on Sunday with a greater sense of normalcy compared to the past few years’ ceremonies, calling for noteworthy red carpet style. And who better than designers from the Arab world to deliver just that on Hollywood’s biggest night?
Representing the region was Raya Abirached, who trusted the sartorial power of a sophisticated black gown for her attendance. The presenter’s dress for the evening was picked from fellow Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad‘s Pre-Fall 2022 collection, and featured a strapless corseted bodice that flowed into a pleated skirt made with gleaming silk mikado. Put together by celebrity stylist Cedric Haddad, Abirached’s outfit also came with dazzling jewelry from Bulgari, which she showed off by wearing her hair pulled back in a sleek ponytail.
Mila Kunis in Zuhair Murad. Photo: Getty
Regional talent was also favored by international stars Venus Williams, Chrissy Teigen, and Mila Kunis. While professional tennis player Williams chose a custom white Elie Saab gown, Kunis went the couture route in a gown from Zuhair Murad’s Spring/Summer 2022 couture collection. The rose-colored silk dress featured a ruched one-shoulder bodice, built-in belt, and a long train attached to a fitted skirt.
Chrissy Teigen in Georges Hobeika. Photo: Instagram.com
Making an appearance at the Vanity Fair after-party with husband and singer John Legend, Teigen looked to one of her favorite Arab designers. The model wore a grey-colored number by Georges Hobeika. The one-shoulder dress was adorned with sparkling embellishment and came with an asymmetrical skirt that featured a short hem on one leg and a floor-grazing one on the other.
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