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Oscars 2021: The best and worst dressed on the red carpet at the 93rd Academy Awards

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The Academy Awards red carpet did not disappoint, with gold being the stand-out colour of the night. Photos / Getty Images

The Academy Awards red carpet did not disappoint, with gold being the stand-out colour of the night. Photos / Getty Images

This year's Academy Awards are going to look a little different. The exact process for managing the red carpet in the midst of a pandemic is unclear but odds on it will involve social distancing and fashion-forward face masks.

It also looks likely that their will be multiple red carpet arrival zones in various locations, in line with the attendance "hubs" set up in London, LA and more. We may also see liberal use of Instagram and Twitter will celebs posting their own flattering photos of their Oscars looks, a la The Golden Globes.

Whatever happens we are watching and we will bring you the best, and worst looks, of an Oscar red carpet destined to be like no other.

Zendaya arrives on the red carpet in a custom Masion Valentino gown in canary yellow, with bold mid-riff cut-out. Rumour has it this gown is also glow in the dark. Photo / Getty Images
Zendaya arrives on the red carpet in a custom Masion Valentino gown in canary yellow, with bold mid-riff cut-out. Rumour has it this gown is also glow in the dark. Photo / Getty Images
Presenting at tonight's 93rd Acadamy Awards, Halle Berry arrives on the red carpet in bow-tiful style, but we are not too sure about the hair. Photo / Getty Images
Presenting at tonight's 93rd Acadamy Awards, Halle Berry arrives on the red carpet in bow-tiful style, but we are not too sure about the hair. Photo / Getty Images
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Another one of tonight's Academy Award presenters, Reese Witherspoon, arrives on the red carpet in flowing red and we can't get enough of the skinny belt. Photo / Getty Images
Another one of tonight's Academy Award presenters, Reese Witherspoon, arrives on the red carpet in flowing red and we can't get enough of the skinny belt. Photo / Getty Images
It's hard to believe Angela Bassett is 62. The legendary actress presents us with a gift of fiery red style, all tied up with a neat bow on her back. Photo / Getty Images
It's hard to believe Angela Bassett is 62. The legendary actress presents us with a gift of fiery red style, all tied up with a neat bow on her back. Photo / Getty Images
H.E.R., nominated tonight for Best Original Song for her track Fight For You from Judas and the Black Messiah, brings her unique style to the red carpet. Photo / Getty Images.
H.E.R., nominated tonight for Best Original Song for her track Fight For You from Judas and the Black Messiah, brings her unique style to the red carpet. Photo / Getty Images.
Amanda Seyfried slays in an Armani cherry red gown and matching lip on the Oscars red carpet. She is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in Mank. Photo / Getty Images
Amanda Seyfried slays in an Armani cherry red gown and matching lip on the Oscars red carpet. She is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in Mank. Photo / Getty Images
Bow down, Viola Davis is here and stunning in a white dress with eye-catching cut-outs. Viola Davis is nominated for Best Actress for her role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Photo / Getty Images
Bow down, Viola Davis is here and stunning in a white dress with eye-catching cut-outs. Viola Davis is nominated for Best Actress for her role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Photo / Getty Images
Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Borat, Maria Bakalova evokes her inner princess in an almost bridal white gown. Photo / Getty Images
Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Borat, Maria Bakalova evokes her inner princess in an almost bridal white gown. Photo / Getty Images
Best Actress nominee Andra Day arrives in custom Vera Wang, she is hoping to win tonight for her role in 'The United States vs Billie Holiday'. Photo / Getty Images
Best Actress nominee Andra Day arrives in custom Vera Wang, she is hoping to win tonight for her role in 'The United States vs Billie Holiday'. Photo / Getty Images
Chloe Zhao, favouroured to win Best Director tonight for Nomadland, rocks in runners as she arrives with Nomadland Cinematographer, Joshua James Richards, who is also nominated. Photo / Getty Images
Chloe Zhao, favouroured to win Best Director tonight for Nomadland, rocks in runners as she arrives with Nomadland Cinematographer, Joshua James Richards, who is also nominated. Photo / Getty Images
Marlee Matlin, who will be presenting at the Academy Awards tonight, arrives on the red carpet in chic shimmering style - her hair is perfection. Photo / Getty Images
Marlee Matlin, who will be presenting at the Academy Awards tonight, arrives on the red carpet in chic shimmering style - her hair is perfection. Photo / Getty Images
Glenn Close looks so relaxed on the red carpet and for good reason, this is her 8th Oscar nomination, this time for Best Supporting Actress for Hillbilly Elegy. Photo / Getty Images
Glenn Close looks so relaxed on the red carpet and for good reason, this is her 8th Oscar nomination, this time for Best Supporting Actress for Hillbilly Elegy. Photo / Getty Images
Celeste Waite, nominated for Best Original song 'Hear My Voice' from The Trial of the Chicago 7, looks like the Queen of Hearts in Gucci. Photo / Getty Images
Celeste Waite, nominated for Best Original song 'Hear My Voice' from The Trial of the Chicago 7, looks like the Queen of Hearts in Gucci. Photo / Getty Images
Wow! Gold is certainly the colour of the night and nominated Promising Young Woman star Carey Mulligan, knows how to work it in strapless Valentino. Photo / Getty Images
Wow! Gold is certainly the colour of the night and nominated Promising Young Woman star Carey Mulligan, knows how to work it in strapless Valentino. Photo / Getty Images
Emerald Fennell, nominated for Best Director for her film Promising Young Woman, looks radiant in a pink and green flowing gown that compliments her baby bump. Photo/ Getty Images
Emerald Fennell, nominated for Best Director for her film Promising Young Woman, looks radiant in a pink and green flowing gown that compliments her baby bump. Photo/ Getty Images
Regina King may not be nominated but she has gone all out in this butterfly-esque Louis Vuitton gown. Photo / Getty Images
Regina King may not be nominated but she has gone all out in this butterfly-esque Louis Vuitton gown. Photo / Getty Images
Tiara Thomas, stunning in a white Versace suit is nominated for Best Original Song for the track Fight For You written alongside H.E.R and D'Mile. Photo / Getty Images
Tiara Thomas, stunning in a white Versace suit is nominated for Best Original Song for the track Fight For You written alongside H.E.R and D'Mile. Photo / Getty Images
Laura Pausini is effortlessly eleganant in a Valentino Haute Couture gown (with pockets!). She is nominated alongside Diane Warren for Best Original Song "Io Si (Seen)'  Photo / Getty Images
Laura Pausini is effortlessly eleganant in a Valentino Haute Couture gown (with pockets!). She is nominated alongside Diane Warren for Best Original Song "Io Si (Seen)' Photo / Getty Images
Best Supporting actor nominee Leslie Odom Jr. is not afraid of standing out as he shows gold is the new black, with his stunning wife Nicolette Robinson on his arm. Photo / Getty Images
Best Supporting actor nominee Leslie Odom Jr. is not afraid of standing out as he shows gold is the new black, with his stunning wife Nicolette Robinson on his arm. Photo / Getty Images
Lee Isaac Chung, nominated for Best Director for his film Minari, arrives at the Oscars accompanied by his stylish wife, Valerie Chung, who gleams in this gold gown. Photo / Getty Images
Lee Isaac Chung, nominated for Best Director for his film Minari, arrives at the Oscars accompanied by his stylish wife, Valerie Chung, who gleams in this gold gown. Photo / Getty Images
Steven Yeun, nominated for Best Actor for his role in Minari, arrives at LA's Union Station looking efforlessly stylish for his big Oscars night. Photo / Getty Images
Steven Yeun, nominated for Best Actor for his role in Minari, arrives at LA's Union Station looking efforlessly stylish for his big Oscars night. Photo / Getty Images
Nina Pedrad, one of nine writers nominated for Best Adapted Screen Play for Borat, stuns in this deep-V red gown. Photo / Getty Images
Nina Pedrad, one of nine writers nominated for Best Adapted Screen Play for Borat, stuns in this deep-V red gown. Photo / Getty Images
Riz Ahmed and wife, Fatima Farheen Mirza look adorable as they walk the red carpet. Riz Ahmed is nominated for Best Actor for his brilliant performance in Sound of Metal. Photo / Getty Images
Riz Ahmed and wife, Fatima Farheen Mirza look adorable as they walk the red carpet. Riz Ahmed is nominated for Best Actor for his brilliant performance in Sound of Metal. Photo / Getty Images
Colman Domingo, nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom wows in an Atelier Versace pink suit. Photo / Getty Images
Colman Domingo, nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom wows in an Atelier Versace pink suit. Photo / Getty Images
Paul Raci, nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Sound of Metal, looks relaxed and dapper as he prepares for a big night at the Oscars. Photo / Getty Images
Paul Raci, nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Sound of Metal, looks relaxed and dapper as he prepares for a big night at the Oscars. Photo / Getty Images

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