The award season ended last night with a bang (in more ways than one) and it started on the Oscars red carpet. From Taraji’s blue velvet perfection, to Viola Davis’ “here I am to win” dress, everyone came dressed to impress.

The major trends seen last night were black, a lot of white, gold and fringe, but if anyone knocked it out of the park and entered with a big bang, it was Janelle Monáe. This singer- songwriter and actress is known for wearing what most won’t and I love her for it. She has been killing it and last night from top to bottom she was perfect! Her hair, that headpiece, her makeup (those browsss) and the dress- I mean, she was everything! The Elie Saab number she wore came straight off the runway—a dress that was different in every way, and a dress that looked like it was made for her.

Here are my faves from last night:

Taraji P. Henson in Alberta Ferretti

Viola Davis in Armani Privé

Hailee Steinfeld in Ralph & Russo

Darby Stanchfield in Georges Chakra

Emma Stone in Givenchy Haute Couture

Olivia Culpo in Custom Marchesa

And the men! Can we talk about them for a minute? How dapper do they look?

I absolutely love a man in a well-tailored suit and they brought out the best for this red carpet. I also love how they added a little flair to their fits. They all looked so handsome (well, most of them who actually groomed themselves…) Another trend: facial hair. To be honest, I love some scruff!

Dev Patel in Burberry

Mahershala Ali in Ermenegildo Zegna

Aldis Hodge in Giorgio Armani

Andrew Garfield in Tom Ford

Chris Evans in Hugo Boss

Did you watch the red carpet? Who were your faves!?

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Karen Michelle//

Images Via Vogue.