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Red carpet fashion at the Oscars

The most buzzworthy dresses at the biggest event of the year in Hollywood

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As design expert Jeffrey Monteiro explained to Salon, Oscars red carpet fashion sets the stage for future Hollywood styles while drawing upon fashion from years past. This year’s trendsetters include “Zero Dark Thirty’s” Jessica Chastain, Reese Witherspoon and 9-year-old actress Quvenzhané Wallis, who brought a “puppy purse” to the ceremony.

Take a look at the styles designers are buzzing about at the 85th Annual Academy Awards:

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By Prachi Gupta

Prachi Gupta is an Assistant News Editor for Salon, focusing on pop culture. Follow her on Twitter at @prachigu or email her at pgupta@salon.com.

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