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February 26, 2012

See All the Red Carpet Looks at the 2012 Oscars

By Rebecca Berg

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Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

All eyes are on the Oscars red carpet this evening as Hollywood’s stars and starlets look to up the glamour quotient (and their own profiles) with memorable fashion choices. But will the gowns and tuxes be blockbusters, or should some people bury their heads in their cummerbunds and brooches in shame? Check out all the looks in our constantly updated slideshow (we won’t stop until every gown is accounted for), and leave your takes in the comments below. And make sure to read what the Fug Girls had to say about all the getups in their live blog of the evening. Also, make sure to follow the ceremony along with New York magazine film critic David Edelstein, who is live blogging the show.

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In Giambattista Valli. Jewelry by Louis Vuitton. In Giambattista Valli. Jewelry by Louis Vuitton.

In Giambattista Valli. Jewelry by Louis Vuitton. 

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In Tom Ford. In Tom Ford.

In Tom Ford.

Photo: Michael Buckner/2012 Getty Images
In vintage Christian Dior. In vintage Christian Dior.

In vintage Christian Dior.

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In Givenchy. In Givenchy.

In Givenchy.

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In Louis Vuitton. Clutch by Bottega Veneta. In Louis Vuitton. Clutch by Bottega Veneta.

In Louis Vuitton. Clutch by Bottega Veneta. 

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
In a Lanvin gown and Salvatore Ferragamo gold lizard sandals. In a Lanvin gown and Salvatore Ferragamo gold lizard sandals.

In a Lanvin gown and Salvatore Ferragamo gold lizard sandals. 

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
In Tadashi Shoji. In Tadashi Shoji.

In Tadashi Shoji. 

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In J. Mendel with Neil Lane jewelry. In J. Mendel with Neil Lane jewelry.

In J. Mendel with Neil Lane jewelry. 

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In Alexander McQueen. In Alexander McQueen.

In Alexander McQueen.

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In Valentino with Harry Winston jewels. In Valentino with Harry Winston jewels.

In Valentino with Harry Winston jewels.

Photo: Michael Buckner/2012 Getty Images
In Diane Von Furstenberg. In Diane Von Furstenberg.

In Diane Von Furstenberg.

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In Marchesa. In Marchesa.

In Marchesa.

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In Armani Prive. In Armani Prive.

In Armani Prive. 

Photo: Michael Buckner/2012 Getty Images
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Jolie in Atelier Versace with Salvatore Ferragamo velvet pumps. Jolie in Atelier Versace with Salvatore Ferragamo velvet pumps.

Jolie in Atelier Versace with Salvatore Ferragamo velvet pumps. 

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
Kiebler in Marchesa. Kiebler in Marchesa.

Kiebler in Marchesa.

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In Vivienne Westwood. In Vivienne Westwood.

In Vivienne Westwood. 

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In Carolina Herrera with Bulgari jewels. In Carolina Herrera with Bulgari jewels.

In Carolina Herrera with Bulgari jewels.

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In Vera Wang. In Vera Wang.

In Vera Wang.

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In Ermenegildo Zegna. In Ermenegildo Zegna.

In Ermenegildo Zegna.

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McCarthy in Marina Rinaldi. McCarthy in Marina Rinaldi.

McCarthy in Marina Rinaldi.

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In Johanna Johnson. In Johanna Johnson.

In Johanna Johnson.

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In Dolce & Gabbana. In Dolce & Gabbana.

In Dolce & Gabbana.

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In Gucci. In Gucci.

In Gucci. 

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In Elie Saab. In Elie Saab.

In Elie Saab.

Photo: Michael Buckner/2012 Getty Images

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He dressed as his character 'General Aladeen' to promote his upcoming film, The Dictator. He dressed as his character 'General Aladeen' to promote his upcoming film, The Dictator.

He dressed as his character 'General Aladeen' to promote his upcoming film, The Dictator.

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In Zac Posen with Bulgari jewels. In Zac Posen with Bulgari jewels.

In Zac Posen with Bulgari jewels.

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Oldman in Paul Smith. Oldman in Paul Smith.

Oldman in Paul Smith. 

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Giuggioli in Valentino. Giuggioli in Valentino.

Giuggioli in Valentino.

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In custom Zuhair Murad couture with a Salvatore Ferragamo mirrored clutch. In custom Zuhair Murad couture with a Salvatore Ferragamo mirrored clutch.

In custom Zuhair Murad couture with a Salvatore Ferragamo mirrored clutch.

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In Jack Guisso Couture with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and Brian Atwood heels. In Jack Guisso Couture with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and Brian Atwood heels.

In Jack Guisso Couture with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and Brian Atwood heels.

Photo: Kevork Djansezian/2012 Getty Images
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In a sustainable gown by Valentina Delfino, paired with Chopard jewelry. In a sustainable gown by Valentina Delfino, paired with Chopard jewelry.

In a sustainable gown by Valentina Delfino, paired with Chopard jewelry.

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
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In Kevan Hall. In Kevan Hall.

In Kevan Hall. 

Photo: Michael Buckner/2012 Getty Images
In an Armani Prive gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. In an Armani Prive gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

In an Armani Prive gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
In Yves Saint Laurent. In Yves Saint Laurent.

In Yves Saint Laurent.

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
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In Alberta Ferretti. In Alberta Ferretti.

In Alberta Ferretti.

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
In Reem Acra. In Reem Acra.

In Reem Acra. 

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
In Elie Saab. Edie Parker clutch. In Elie Saab. Edie Parker clutch.

In Elie Saab. Edie Parker clutch.

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
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In Monique Lhuillier. In Monique Lhuillier.

In Monique Lhuillier.

Photo: Kevork Djansezian/2012 Getty Images
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In Pamella Roland. In Pamella Roland.

In Pamella Roland.

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images

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In Johanna Johnson. In Johanna Johnson.

In Johanna Johnson.

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
In Black Halo. In Black Halo.

In Black Halo. 

Photo: Michael Buckner/2012 Getty Images
In Tony Ward. In Tony Ward.

In Tony Ward. 

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
In Badgley Mischka with a Christian Louboutin clutch. In Badgley Mischka with a Christian Louboutin clutch.

In Badgley Mischka with a Christian Louboutin clutch. 

Photo: Jason Merritt/2012 Getty Images
In George Chakra with jewelry by Cindy Chao. In George Chakra with jewelry by Cindy Chao.

In George Chakra with jewelry by Cindy Chao. 

Photo: Ethan Miller/2012 Getty Images
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