Reacting to the Oscars "CHAMPAGNE" 🤢 Carpet Looks
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the reviewer discusses their thoughts on the fashion choices at the Oscars, highlighting eight favorite looks from the event. They critique the choice of a beige 'champagne' carpet, noting how it washed out some outfits. The reviewer praises Rihanna's Alaia dress and Angela Bassett's Moschino ensemble, while expressing disappointment in looks from Elizabeth Banks and Florence Pugh. They also discuss the trend of wearing archival clothing and the importance of personal style over fresh-off-the-runway outfits.
Takeaways
- 🎥 The video is a low-budget, last-minute review of Oscar red carpet looks, specifically focusing on the 'champagne carpet' event.
- 🌟 The speaker selected eight favorite looks from the event, despite the less-than-ideal carpet color.
- 🍾 The champagne carpet color was chosen as an easy transition from day to night, inspired by beach and sunset hues, but was not well-received on TV.
- 👗 Rihanna's Alaia look was praised for its stunning appearance and the juxtaposition of leather and soft fabric.
- 🤔 Elizabeth Banks' Vivienne Westwood gown was criticized for its messy construction and unflattering back piece.
- 👗 Florence Pugh's Valentino look was controversial, with the speaker disliking the black underskirt on the champagne carpet.
- 🏆 Cate Blanchett's Louis Vuitton dress was appreciated for its sleek design and strong shoulder detail, despite being less memorable.
- 💃 Angela Bassett's Moschino look was loved for its bold color and subtle nod to 'Black Panther'.
- 👗 Sandra Oh's Giambattista Valli dress was admired for its 1910s references and flattering drape.
- 👗 Jessie Buckley's Rodarte gown was noted for its Victorian-inspired sleeves and ethereal silhouette.
- 👗 The speaker expressed a desire for more celebrities to wear archival clothing, as it offers a unique and personal touch compared to fresh-off-the-runway looks.
Q & A
Why did the speaker choose a beige carpet for the Oscars event?
-The beige carpet was chosen because there was an orange tent covering the area to protect attendees from sun and rain. The organizers wanted an easier transition from day to night and were inspired by a beach and sunset, leading to the sandy color choice.
What was the speaker's opinion on the champagne carpet's appearance on TV?
-The speaker felt that the champagne carpet looked dingy and unappealing on television because the viewers could not see the orange tent that complemented the carpet in person.
How did the speaker describe Rihanna's outfit from the event?
-The speaker described Rihanna's outfit as stunning, highlighting the juxtaposition of leather and soft, buttery-looking fabric, and appreciating the dress's flow and train.
Which look did the speaker criticize for being too similar to a controversial previous outfit?
-The speaker criticized Ana de Armas's Louis Vuitton dress for resembling the controversial Marilyn Monroe dress that Kim Kardashian wore to the Met Gala, which received significant backlash.
What did the speaker appreciate about Angela Bassett's Moschino outfit?
-The speaker appreciated the whimsical nature of Angela Bassett's outfit, its flattering color, and how it subtly nodded to the royal family's purple color in 'Black Panther'.
Why did the speaker find Jessie Buckley's Rodarte gown noteworthy?
-The speaker found Jessie Buckley's Rodarte gown noteworthy because of its Victorian-inspired sleeves, its feminine and ethereal silhouette, and how it stood out among other Oscar looks.
What was the speaker's issue with the champagne carpet in relation to certain outfits?
-The speaker's issue with the champagne carpet was that it washed out the colors of certain outfits, making them look less vibrant and more like a '90s prom dress.
Which outfit did the speaker find to be a good example of color blocking done wrong?
-The speaker found Lilly Paterson's Kolchagov Barba outfit to be an example of color blocking done wrong due to the poorly meshing colors and the messy overall appearance.
What suggestion did the speaker make regarding the use of archival clothing by celebrities?
-The speaker suggested that celebrities should wear more archival clothing, as it would provide a more interesting and unique red carpet presence compared to the latest runway looks that often lack personal style correlation.
How did the speaker feel about the styling of Rooney Mara's Alexander McQueen dress?
-The speaker loved the dress itself but felt that the styling could have been improved by copying the runway look more closely, including the white tights and ballet shoes.
What was the speaker's overall opinion on the use of beige or white dresses on the champagne carpet?
-The speaker believed that beige or white dresses did not look good on the champagne carpet as they got washed out and did not stand out, contributing to a less glamorous appearance.
Outlines
🎥 Introduction and Critique of the Oscars' Carpet Color
The speaker begins by emphasizing the low-budget nature of the video and the last-minute decision to review the Oscar red carpet looks. They discuss the change from the traditional red carpet to a beige 'champagne' carpet, expressing their dislike for the color choice and its unflattering appearance on TV. The speaker also explains the reason behind the color choice, which was to complement an orange tent used to shield attendees from the sun and rain, but acknowledges that this detail was lost on television viewers. They proceed to critique several outfits, including Rihanna's stunning Alaia look, Elizabeth Banks' Vivienne Westwood gown, and Florence Pugh's Valentino dress, among others.
👗 Detailed Analysis of Specific Outfits
In this paragraph, the speaker continues their critique of the Oscar red carpet looks, focusing on specific outfits and designers. They praise Cate Blanchett's Louis Vuitton dress for its sleek design and strong shoulder detail, despite it not being particularly memorable. The speaker also discusses their dislike for Lilly Paterson's Kolchagov Barba dress due to its unflattering color blocking and messy construction. They express admiration for Angela Bassett's Moschino look, which they find whimsical and a subtle nod to 'Black Panther.' The speaker also shares their thoughts on Sandra Oh's Giambattista Valli dress, appreciating the 1910s-inspired design and flattering color.
🌟 Personal Favorites and Underrated Looks
The speaker shares their personal favorites from the Oscars' champagne carpet, highlighting Jessie Buckley's Victorian-inspired Rodarte gown with its unique silhouette and feminine design. They also appreciate Kerry Condon's choice of wearing a Versace gown, despite it appearing prom-like on the beige carpet. The speaker critiques Winnie Harlow's dress for its washed-out color against the champagne carpet but notes the interesting zipper detail. They express disappointment in Lilly Singh's oversized Christian Siriano tuxedo, comparing it to three kids in a trench coat. The paragraph concludes with praise for Paul Mescal's vintage Gucci suit, which stands out among other suit looks.
👠 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
In the final paragraph, the speaker discusses a few more outfits, including Ashley Graham's ensemble, which they find unimpressive and too busy at the top. They also critique the lack of matching embellishments on Rooney Mara's archival Alexander McQueen dress. The speaker expresses a desire for more celebrities to wear archival clothing as a way to showcase a variety of styles and to avoid the monotony of current runway-inspired looks. They conclude the video by inviting viewers to share their own favorite and least favorite looks from the Oscars' champagne carpet, encouraging engagement and discussion among the audience.
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Keywords
💡Oscar red carpet
💡Champagne carpet
💡Fashion critique
💡Color blocking
💡Archival clothing
💡Designer outfits
💡Style trends
💡Fashion aesthetics
💡Celebrity style
💡Fashion commentary
Highlights
The speaker discusses the low-budget, last-minute nature of their video.
The speaker reviews Oscar red carpet looks, despite the event's carpet being beige, not red.
The beige carpet was chosen for easier transition from day to night due to an orange tent used at the event.
The speaker criticizes the beige carpet for looking dingy and washing out beige and white dresses.
Rihanna's Alaia look is praised for its use of contrasting materials and stunning design.
Elizabeth Banks' Vivienne Westwood gown is criticized for its messy construction.
Florence Pugh's Valentino look was divisive, with criticism aimed at the black underskirt.
Cate Blanchett's Louis Vuitton dress is appreciated for its sleek design and shoulder detail.
Lilly Paterson's Kolchagov Barba dress is disliked for its poorly meshed color blocking.
Angela Bassett's Moschino look is celebrated for its bold color and nod to 'Black Panther'.
Sandra Oh's Giambattista Valli dress is admired for its 1910s-inspired silhouette and flattering color.
Ana de Armas' Louis Vuitton dress is seen as tasteless due to its similarity to a controversial Marilyn Monroe look.
Jessie Buckley's Rodarte gown is highlighted for its Victorian-inspired sleeves and ethereal silhouette.
Kerry Condon's Versace gown is criticized for looking uninteresting and prom-like.
Winnie Harlow's dress is praised for its interesting zipper detail and on-trend floral applique.
Lilly Singh's oversized Christian Siriano tuxedo is seen as too bulky and unflattering.
Paul Mescal's Gucci suit is appreciated for its vintage look and well-fit flare pants.
Ashley Graham's ensemble is criticized for its busy top and casual bottom trend.
Rooney Mara's archival Alexander McQueen dress is admired for its uniqueness and classic style.
Transcripts
- Hello.
So I'm sitting on the floor right now because I feel like I have to emphasize how low-budget
this video is.
This is a very last-minute thing I decided to do because I got so many requests from
people asking me to review the Oscar red carpet looks or champagne carpet looks.
I've picked out eight of my favorite looks from the Oscars red carpet, and I keep saying
red carpet, champagne carpet, which was a terrible idea by the way.
I think champagne is an ugly color, and it's just a nice word to use instead of beige,
but it was a beige carpet.
And I read about it, and I know why they chose it.
And apparently, it was because they had, like, an orange tent that was covering everything
to keep the people who were attending the event out of the sun and the rain.
And they wanted it to be an easier transition from day to nighttime.
I don't know, but they chose an orange tent, and they felt like a red carpet would not
match an orange tent.
And so they were inspired by the idea of, like, a beach and a sunset, and they went
with this sandy color.
The only thing is, I'm sure it probably looked nice with the orange tent towering over.
But as a viewer on TV, and just, like, as someone who's looking at these photos later,
you don't see that orange tent.
All you're seeing is this very beige, like, '90s carpet look.
It's just a dingy-looking carpet.
And I'm sure it looked even worse after all the foot traffic by the end of the night.
Yeah, I don't think it was a glamorous choice, and I hope that they don't pick it again because
I don't know anyone who enjoyed it.
And also, so many of the people who wore dresses chose, like, beige or white dresses, and that
didn't end up looking good on the red carpet because it washed them out.
So yeah.
Okay, anyways, rant over.
Let's get on to the champagne carpet looks.
The first look I wanna talk about is Rihanna for Alaia, and this is one of my favorite
looks.
I think she looks stunning.
Rihanna always looks stunning.
Her performance outfit was also stunning.
Something that I really like about this dress is the the two materials that they use.
So I can't really tell what it is from a photo, but I think it's, like, a leather and some
kind of chiffon, some kind of soft fabric, and I liked that juxtaposition.
But also, the leather is not, like, a hard leather.
Like, it's still a very soft, buttery-looking leather, so there's still a lot of, like,
flow within the whole look.
This dress is beautiful, and I love the train.
I'm speechless.
A look I didn't love, okay, Elizabeth Banks wearing Vivienne Westwood.
And y'all know I'm a Vivienne Westwood girly.
I love Vivienne Westwood, but this gown, it just looks a little bit messy.
Like, I can't really tell what's happening construction-wise, which is never a good thing.
I think, like, it's really just this back piece that makes no sense and makes it look
kind of odd.
I think, without it, it could be a very sleek-looking dress.
But with it on, it just kinda looks like she threw a blanket on herself.
Also, she almost fell at the Oscars ceremony wearing this dress!
So there's just a lot of cursed things happening about it.
Speaking of blankets, another look is Florence Pugh's Valentino look.
And a lot of people on my Twitter were blowing up this look, tearing it to shreds, even though...
Let me backtrack.
I liked the overbodice piece.
I love the sleeves and the train.
I didn't like the little black dress, skirt thing that was underneath this beige dress,
which again, because it's on this champagne carpet, it just doesn't look good.
And you know, there were criticisms that the dress is swallowing her.
I don't know, there's still some elements of tailoring, specifically at the bra area,
but I can see where those criticisms came from.
For me, it was really just the little black thing underneath.
I think it would've looked nicer if it was maybe just a long black skirt.
It doesn't help that she's wearing these, like, platform shoes, which kind of look a
little cheugy.
I don't know.
The hair and makeup is really nice, though.
Another look I loved was Cate Blanchett's Louis Vuitton dress.
And this might be unpopular 'cause I feel like it's not that memorable.
And even people were joking that this is a dress that she's wearing not to win an Oscar.
But I think it looks very sleek, and I think she wears it very well.
Cate Blanchett just wears a lot of things very well 'cause she's very tall.
I love the shoulder detail.
I think she looks really good in strong shoulders.
I usually hate a color blocking moment because I think color blocking, it's very easy for
it to look not cohesive.
But the way that the top is draping, it blends really well into the bottom skirt.
So even though they are completely two different colors, it still looks elegant.
Speaking of color blocking moments, okay, this dress, I really can't stand.
It's the one that Lilly Paterson wore, and I think the designer is Kolchagov Barba.
This is what I mean when I say color blocking can look really sloppy, and it's because the
colors just don't mesh well together.
This very Chartreusey- Lime top that ends at a weird point, and then there's a sliver
of red- Covering her belly button, and then a fuchsia- Skirt that has a red- Underskirt.
I don't know how I could even think of improving it.
I think it really just, one of those colors needs to go.
Three is too many.
And also, I really don't like the fit of the top part.
I think it makes her torso look very long, but not in a flattering way, and- It's just
messy.
The whole thing is just messy.
A bold color look that I really loved was Angela Bassett's look.
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- And she's wearing Moschino, and it is so whimsical.
I think the color is really flattering on her and also is a good nod to "Black Panther,"
which is what she was nominated for.
The color of the royal family in "Black Panther" is purple.
So it's, like, a subtle nod to that, but it's not, like, overwhelmingly like, "I'm representing
'Black Panther' on the champagne carpet."
I just think that the way that it's draped on her body is beautiful.
I love the asymmetry of the top and of the skirt.
It kind of like all sways this way, which I think is really elegant and really nice.
She's a standout for sure.
And this is an Oscar-winning dress, so I'm sad she didn't get it.
Let's keep the mood up.
Another dress that is one of my favorites, and I'm kinda biased towards this because
I can see a lot of 1910s references in here, but Sandra Oh's Giambattista, valley, Valli?
Oh my god, Giambattista Valli dress.
I'm never gonna get invited to that show if I keep acting like that.
Yeah, this is a beautiful gown.
I love the color.
It's extremely flattering on her.
I love the jewelry and how there's a little, like, bit of the orange color in the jewelry,
which really ties everything nicely.
Y'all are familiar with late-1910s silhouettes like the cocoon coats.
Look up, like, Poiret's designs because these gowns were really inspired by one, the Orient.
It was the 1910s.
And also by the regency dresses, which were also inspired by, like, ancient Greek dresses.
And I think that there's just something very, very flattering about a drapey dress, a dress
that's draped in the right way.
This is going to be a polarizing statement, I know, but I am not a huge fan of Ana de
Armas's dress.
She's wearing Louis Vuitton.
I think the dress itself, honestly, like, the train of it with the little ruffles at
the bottom, it is really pretty.
But I think the choice was not very tasteful.
The dress that she's wearing looks so similar to the Kim Kardashian, like, Marilyn Monroe
dress scandal.
And I know Ana is nominated for playing Marilyn, or a bastardized version of Marilyn.
And so I see the homage she was trying to go for, but this specific Marilyn Monroe dress
just got so much bad press and controversy during the Met Gala.
I just don't think it's worth it to dig that up again.
And it almost felt like a little bit desperate, versus, I think if she went for a dress similar
to Marilyn's pink dress or her white dress or a more deep cut Marilyn dress that people
would have to look on Pinterest and on the Internet to find the reference of, I think
that would've been a more tasteful, a more appropriate, a more interesting homage than
what this was.
What I didn't see enough people talking about is Jessie Buckley's Rodarte gown.
I mean, this is just showing my bias, because you know, I love a Victorian sleeve, leg o'
mutton sleeve, and I love Rodarte.
And it's just, like, so feminine and so ethereal.
It's a silhouette that we haven't really seen very often at the Oscars, and we definitely
didn't see it at this Oscars, so I think it stands out in that sense.
But I think it's just a lovely dress, and I think it fits her energy very well because
she is kind of this, like, more edgy actress.
She's taken more edgy roles.
And this dress is like the perfect mesh between, like, a classic elegant silhouette with, you
know, more gothic flair.
I love this look, and I love this look especially on her.
Okay, I love Kerry Condon in "Banshees."
I think she's such a fun and talented actress.
But this gown, I was not into it.
One, it looks terrible on the champagne carpet.
But you know, that's not her fault.
That's the champagne carpet's fault.
It just looks very prom dressy to me.
And I know it's Versace, and I know it's like super, super, super expensive, but there's
just not anything particularly interesting about it.
If she wanted to go for this color, I actually thought Winnie Harlow's look was really nice.
Winnie's dress is a similar color, and so it was also washed out by the champagne carpet.
But I think that the silhouette of it was a little bit more interesting.
It had this cool zipper detail, which she told the fashion commenters was a working
zipper.
It looks like it has this little, like, applique on it, which is also, like, very on trend.
I've noticed a lot of floral appliques on the runway and also on the carpet.
It's a simple dress, but it has these little details that make it interesting, versus,
I feel like Kerry Condon's dress is simple and uninteresting.
Another look I didn't love, Lilly Singh's look, which was this oversized tuxedo, and
it was made by Christian Siriano.
I think it just swallows her.
It's a little bit too oversized.
And I can't really tell what the construction is just from this photo, but it's like the
blazer-jacket thing blends in with the flared pants.
You know what it's giving?
It's giving three kids in a trench coat.
I just think that if it was skinnier at the bottom or if something different happened
with this blazer, then I would be for it.
But as it stands, three kids in a trench coat.
The only man I have on this list is Paul Mescal.
Paul Mescal is wearing Gucci.
And Gucci honestly knows what they're doing when it comes to suits.
I'm not gonna lie.
Let me tell you, I have to be really impressed when it comes to suits because we see them
so often.
And another thing that the commentators, like, the ABC commentators for the red carpet, were
doing that was driving me crazy is that for every suit look, they were just like, "Oh,
he's looking so classic.
A lot of classic men on the red carpet, or the champagne carpet."
And it's like, just say that the looks are boring.
The point is, I've seen lots of suits, and I'm not very impressed with lots of suits.
But I really like Paul Mescal's because it looks very vintage, just, like, the boxy shoulder,
the flare pants.
The flare pants really sell it.
You can just tell the suit fits him really well, and he looks fine.
Okay, the last look I didn't love was Ashley Graham's ensemble.
I'm not into this, like, booty shorts underneath a skirt.
And I've seen that with a lot of people lately, and I'm not into the trend.
I think, I've done it, actually.
I've done it lots of times, and I think, maybe because I've done this style, it's not groundbreaking
to me, and it's not interesting, and it's just something that's more casual.
So that's my issue with the bottom half.
And then I think think the top half, it's a little bit too distracting.
Like, there's lots of crosses.
There's this cutout.
There's these, like, tendril sleeves.
I think, maybe if it just had the cutout and without the crosses at the midriff, then it
would look nice, even with the sleeves.
I do think the sleeves is a good detail.
I just think, like, it's too busy at the top.
And also, the skirt looks too long for her.
Like, the front of it is too long, and it needs...
And I don't know, it looks like a tripping hazard, so I don't want her to trip.
I think they should've hemmed that or gotten her a different skirt.
Preferably, I would've liked them to have gotten her a different skirt.
And actually, okay, looking at the details, I'm zooming in, I'm really zooming in, and
the skirt has little, like, rhinestones or some kind of beading on it, but the top doesn't
have any rhinestones or beading on it.
So now that annoys me because now it's just not matching.
The last look on my list that I'm gonna talk about is Rooney Mara's archival Alexander
McQueen dress.
I am obsessed with this dress.
And yes, it blends in with the champagne carpet, but I just think it's so unique.
And especially, like, this little draping detail at the skirt and how it kind of ties
off, I think that's really cool.
It reminds me of the portrait that was used on the cover for "My Year of Rest and Relaxation,"
which is a book I didn't like.
But I love that painting, and I think that she looks really classic, literal classic,
like classical Greece in this outfit, so the only thing is the styling.
I think that, on the runway, when you look at the runway, the model is wearing white
tights and also these ballet slipper-esque shoes.
And I think that would've been a nicer choice for her to just completely copy that runway
or at least wear ballet shoes.
Something that I wish that more celebrities would do is wear archival clothing.
Nowadays, it's just so obvious that they're getting paid to wear something that was just
fresh off the runway.
And a lot of the times, I feel like these runway looks don't even correlate with their
own personal style, especially when we're talking about a house like Valentino or Chanel,
where they dress a lot of celebrities.
And so we're kind of just seeing a lot of the same type of looks because these looks
are all derived from the same collection.
And honestly, I think if Chanel and Valentino and all these designers want to assert their
presence on the runway, they should be working with stylists to pull archival looks because
at least that's more interesting.
Okay, that's the end of the video.
Thank you all so much for watching this completely busted, nah, last-minute ordeal.
I would love to know what your favorite look was.
It doesn't have to be one that I talked about, just, like, your favorite look that you saw
on the champagne carpet and your least favorite look from the champagne carpet.
I'll see you next time.
Bye!
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