Oscars 2017 red carpet: Sumptuous fashion week gowns spotted

Held around a month before the Oscars, the haute couture fashion shows are a great opportunity for celebrities to pick red carpet outfits for the prestigious Academy Awards ceremony: From Dior and Elie Saab to Zuhair Murad, Georges Hobeika and Giambattista Valli, at look at some that could be making an (other) appearance on February 26. (AFP)

Updated on: Jan 29, 2017 1:32 AM IST

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Held around a month before the Oscars, the haute couture fashion shows are a great opportunity for celebrities to pick red carpet outfits for the prestigious Academy Awards ceremony: From Dior and Elie Saab to Zuhair Murad, Georges Hobeika and Giambattista Valli, at look at some that could be making an (other) appearance on February 26. (AFP)

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Chanel: Chanel’s retro silhouettes, featuring tweed, tulle and feathers, are likely to prove popular with stars of the big screen this February. (AFP)

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Elie Saab: With floaty fabrics and embroidered detail, the elegant silhouettes of the latest Elie Saab collection are hot contenders for the Oscars red carpet. This collection pays homage to the world of the arts in Egypt’s golden age. (AFP)

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Georges Hobeika: With volume, length, fluidity and intricate embroidery, this sumptuous gown ticks all the boxes as a potential red carpet contender for 2017. The embroidered flowers seem to climb from the bottom of the dress, blooming into a bouquet at the waist and bust, adding a romantic touch that could appeal to several stars. (AFP)

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Alexis Mabille: Which star will dare to step out in this see-through Alexis Mabille gown, celebrating the contemporary princess? (AFP)

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Giambattista Valli: Red carpet regular Giambattista Valli is likely to score a hit once again this year with its majestic full-skirted ball gowns and sexier creations cut short at the front but with long trains at the back. (AFP)

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Ralph and Russo: The collection’s strapless dresses, shift dresses and slit dresses are sure to find a place on the red carpet at this year’s Academy Awards in February. (AFP)

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Christian Dior: The gowns in Maria Grazia Chiuri’s ethereal collection for Dior Couture created a real buzz. These feminine creations shine with zodiac signs and embroidered sequins, plus pleats, mesmerizing reflections and metallic shades. (AFP)