The Oscars primarily celebrate the achievements of amazing actors and filmmakers over the past year, but for many Humber students the award ceremony, in its 98th years, is about the unique fashion styles displayed by the many celebrities who attend the event.
The day after this year's ceremony, which featured big wins for One Battle After Another and Sinners, students at Humber Polytechnic explained how the red carpet is where the entertainment and fashion combine as one industry to create moments that inspiring students and their fashion choices.
Many students said they look forward to watching the Oscars' red carpet segment every year to see their favourite actors and seeing what they are wearing.
“I would say the most exciting part of the Oscars for me is looking forward to seeing my favourite celebrities wearing unusual fashion outfits I’ve never seen before because inspires me with my outfits for school,” said Kimberly Lewis, a second semester student in the fashion management program.
Students have had conversations with their peers about fashion outfits that celebrities go on the red carpet wearing like unique gowns and shawls and fitted suits so that fashion critiques can a create 2026 best outfit list.
Among the celebrity’s red carpet outfits that stood out to many students were Michael B. Jordan, Teyana Taylor, Bella Thorne, Yvette Nicole Brown and Regina Hall.
Many students have explained that the Oscars is a way to show creativity and talent in the industry.
“I like the outfits and I think students can be inspired by these outfits because they’re trendy and shows students what’s in style. That way it can improve students' outfits to college,” Deyanira Salenas, a second-year business marketing student, said.
