• Mila Kunis, wearing a dusty rose Zuhair Murad gown, attends the 94th Academy Awards on March 27. AFP
    Mila Kunis, wearing a dusty rose Zuhair Murad gown, attends the 94th Academy Awards on March 27. AFP
  • Venus Williams, wearing white and silver Elie Saab, at the 94th Academy Awards. AFP
    Venus Williams, wearing white and silver Elie Saab, at the 94th Academy Awards. AFP
  • US model Molly Sims arrives for the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, 27 March 2022. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories. EPA / DAVID SWANSON
    US model Molly Sims arrives for the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, 27 March 2022. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in filmmaking in 24 categories. EPA / DAVID SWANSON
  • Kiernan Shipka, in black Elie Saab, at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. AFP
    Kiernan Shipka, in black Elie Saab, at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. AFP
  • Kelly Rowland, in a sheer mermaid signature dress in black latex and tulle by Jean-Louis Sabaji, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. AP
    Kelly Rowland, in a sheer mermaid signature dress in black latex and tulle by Jean-Louis Sabaji, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. AP
  • Lori Harvey, in a golden Tony Ward gown, at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. AP
    Lori Harvey, in a golden Tony Ward gown, at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. AP
  • Joan Smalls, wearing feather and jewelled Elie Saab, at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. AP
    Joan Smalls, wearing feather and jewelled Elie Saab, at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. AP
  • Jessica Serfaty, wearing pale blue Tony Ward, at the 94th Academy Awards.
    Jessica Serfaty, wearing pale blue Tony Ward, at the 94th Academy Awards.
  • Lea Michele, wearing green Zuhair Murad, at the Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. AP
    Lea Michele, wearing green Zuhair Murad, at the Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. AP
  • Presenter Raya Abirached, wearing black Zuhair Murad, at the 94th Academy Awards. AFP
    Presenter Raya Abirached, wearing black Zuhair Murad, at the 94th Academy Awards. AFP
  • Kate Beckinsale, wearing black sheer Zuhair Murad, at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. AFP
    Kate Beckinsale, wearing black sheer Zuhair Murad, at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. AFP
  • Colombian actress and singer Carolina Gaitan, wearing dusty pink Tony Ward, at the 94th Academy Awards. EPA
    Colombian actress and singer Carolina Gaitan, wearing dusty pink Tony Ward, at the 94th Academy Awards. EPA
  • Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner, wearing monochrome Tony Ward, at the 94th Academy Awards. AFP
    Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner, wearing monochrome Tony Ward, at the 94th Academy Awards. AFP
  • Heidi Klum, wearing an Elie Saab mini dress and feather boa, at the Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. AP
    Heidi Klum, wearing an Elie Saab mini dress and feather boa, at the Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. AP
  • Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova, wearing black Elie Saab, at the Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. Getty Images
    Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova, wearing black Elie Saab, at the Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. Getty Images

15 stars who wore Middle Eastern designers on the 2022 Oscars red carpets


Farah Andrews
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Venus Williams, Mila Kunis and Molly Sims are among the stars who wore gowns by Middle Eastern designers at the 94th Academy Awards.

Williams wore a low-cut white gown with silver detailing by Elie Saab, and Sims was seen in a deep red gown by the designer. Meanwhile, Kunis wore a rose, satin draped gown by fellow Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad.

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Molly Sims wears a vibrant red Elie Saab design for the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022. EPA
Molly Sims wears a vibrant red Elie Saab design for the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022. EPA

Over at the Elton John Aids Foundation Oscar Party, Lea Michele stood out in a green Zuhair Murad gown, and Heidi Klum wore an Elie Saab mini dress, accessorised with a feather boa.

There was also plenty of attention on regional designers at the Vanity Fair after-party.

Kate Beckinsale wore a sheer Zuhair Murad piece, model Joan Smalls looked striking in a feather and jewelled Elie Saab, and model Lori Harvey wore an ornate gown by Tony Ward. Kelly Rowland arrived wearing a sheer mermaid signature dress in black latex and tulle by Jean-Louis Sabaji.

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Internationally, this year, the likes of Tiffany Haddish, Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong'o and Amelia Warner glittered on the red carpet in sequinned dresses. Both Haddish and Nyong'o wore Prada designs, while Chastain wore two-tone Gucci, and Warner sparkled in golden Giambattista Valli.

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion wore a blue gown by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta.

See all of the best dressed stars on the Academy Awards red carpet here:

  • Zendaya, wearing a Valentino shirt and sequinned skirt two-piece, attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards. AFP
    Zendaya, wearing a Valentino shirt and sequinned skirt two-piece, attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards. AFP
  • Mila Kunis, wearing a blush-pink Zuhair Murad gown. AP
    Mila Kunis, wearing a blush-pink Zuhair Murad gown. AP
  • Jessica Chastain, wearing purple and gold sequinned Gucci. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, wearing purple and gold sequinned Gucci. Getty Images
  • Jada Pinkett Smith, wearing green Jean Paul Gaultier. AFP
    Jada Pinkett Smith, wearing green Jean Paul Gaultier. AFP
  • Jamie Dornan and Amelia Warner, wearing gold Giambattista Valli. AP
    Jamie Dornan and Amelia Warner, wearing gold Giambattista Valli. AP
  • Serena Williams, wearing dusty rose Gucci, with black floral detail and gloves. AFP
    Serena Williams, wearing dusty rose Gucci, with black floral detail and gloves. AFP
  • Alana Haim, wearing a scalloped sequinned Louis Vuitton gown. EPA
    Alana Haim, wearing a scalloped sequinned Louis Vuitton gown. EPA
  • Lily James, wearing a pink lace Atelier Versace gown. AP
    Lily James, wearing a pink lace Atelier Versace gown. AP
  • Jennifer Garner, wearing red Brandon Maxwell. AFP
    Jennifer Garner, wearing red Brandon Maxwell. AFP
  • Lupita Nyong'o, wearing gold floral Prada. Getty Images
    Lupita Nyong'o, wearing gold floral Prada. Getty Images
  • Olivia Colman, wearing a draped metallic gown. AFP
    Olivia Colman, wearing a draped metallic gown. AFP
  • Zoe Kravitz, wearing a blush Saint Laurent strapless gown. EPA
    Zoe Kravitz, wearing a blush Saint Laurent strapless gown. EPA
  • Kristen Stewart, wearing Chanel. EPA
    Kristen Stewart, wearing Chanel. EPA
  • Regina Hall, wearing a dusty-brown gown. AFP
    Regina Hall, wearing a dusty-brown gown. AFP
  • Penelope Cruz, wearing a black Chanel gown. AFP
    Penelope Cruz, wearing a black Chanel gown. AFP
  • Venus Williams, in white Elie Saab. AFP
    Venus Williams, in white Elie Saab. AFP
  • Uma Thurman, wearing a Bottega Veneta shirt and skirt. EPA
    Uma Thurman, wearing a Bottega Veneta shirt and skirt. EPA
  • Tiffany Haddish, wearing green Dolce & Gabbana. AFP
    Tiffany Haddish, wearing green Dolce & Gabbana. AFP
  • Ava DuVernay, wearing studded Louis Vuitton. AFP
    Ava DuVernay, wearing studded Louis Vuitton. AFP
  • Molly Sims, wearing red Elie Saab. EPA
    Molly Sims, wearing red Elie Saab. EPA
  • Rachel Zegler, wearing black Dior.
    Rachel Zegler, wearing black Dior.
  • Billie Eilish, wearing black Gucci. Getty Images
    Billie Eilish, wearing black Gucci. Getty Images
  • Megan Thee Stallion, wearing a blue Gaurav Gupta gown. EPA
    Megan Thee Stallion, wearing a blue Gaurav Gupta gown. EPA
  • Cynthia Erivo, wearing black Louis Vuitton. AFP
    Cynthia Erivo, wearing black Louis Vuitton. AFP
  • Julianne Hough, wearing a honey yellow gown. EPA
    Julianne Hough, wearing a honey yellow gown. EPA
  • Nicole Kidman, wearing steel blue Armani Prive. EPA
    Nicole Kidman, wearing steel blue Armani Prive. EPA
  • Maggie Gyllenhaal, wearing black and gold Schiaparelli. AFP
    Maggie Gyllenhaal, wearing black and gold Schiaparelli. AFP
  • Ariana DeBose, wearing a caped red Valentino two-piece. AP
    Ariana DeBose, wearing a caped red Valentino two-piece. AP
  • Emilia Jones, wearing ombre sequinned Louis Vuitton. AFP
    Emilia Jones, wearing ombre sequinned Louis Vuitton. AFP
  • Kirsten Dunst, wearing red Christian Lacroix. AFP
    Kirsten Dunst, wearing red Christian Lacroix. AFP
  • Marlee Matlin, wearing a red silk gown. AFP
    Marlee Matlin, wearing a red silk gown. AFP
  • Becky G, wearing golden Etro. Reuters
    Becky G, wearing golden Etro. Reuters
  • Amy Schumer, wearing navy Oscar de la Renta. AP
    Amy Schumer, wearing navy Oscar de la Renta. AP
  • HER, wearing neon yellow Carolina Herrera. AFP
    HER, wearing neon yellow Carolina Herrera. AFP
  • Maya Rudolph, wearing a feathered orange dress. AFP
    Maya Rudolph, wearing a feathered orange dress. AFP
  • Aunjanue Ellis, wearing a rich orange Atelier Versace gown. AFP
    Aunjanue Ellis, wearing a rich orange Atelier Versace gown. AFP
  • Caitriona Balfe, wearing off-white Louis Vuitton. Getty Images
    Caitriona Balfe, wearing off-white Louis Vuitton. Getty Images
  • Jessica Serfaty, wearing baby blue Tony Ward. EPA
    Jessica Serfaty, wearing baby blue Tony Ward. EPA
  • Tracee Ellis Ross, wearing a red mermaid gown by Carolina Herrera. EPA
    Tracee Ellis Ross, wearing a red mermaid gown by Carolina Herrera. EPA
  • Este Haim, wearing a blue satin dress. AFP
    Este Haim, wearing a blue satin dress. AFP
  • Judi Dench, wearing an ivory dress and dress coat. AP
    Judi Dench, wearing an ivory dress and dress coat. AP
  • Queen Latifa, wearing yellow Pamella Roland. AFP
    Queen Latifa, wearing yellow Pamella Roland. AFP
  • Saniyya Sidney, wearing Armani Prive. AFP
    Saniyya Sidney, wearing Armani Prive. AFP
  • Naomi Scott, wearing purple beaded Fendi. Getty Images
    Naomi Scott, wearing purple beaded Fendi. Getty Images
  • Christine Baumgartner, wearing black and white Tony Ward, and Kevin Costner. AFP
    Christine Baumgartner, wearing black and white Tony Ward, and Kevin Costner. AFP
  • Carolina Gaitan, wearing dusty pink Tony Ward. AP
    Carolina Gaitan, wearing dusty pink Tony Ward. AP
  • Amy Forsyth, wearing red Marchesa. EPA
    Amy Forsyth, wearing red Marchesa. EPA
  • Demi Singleton, wearing purple Miu Miu. AFP
    Demi Singleton, wearing purple Miu Miu. AFP
  • Renate Reinsve, wearing black and cream textured Louis Vuitton. Reuters
    Renate Reinsve, wearing black and cream textured Louis Vuitton. Reuters
  • Vanessa Hudgens, wearing black sequinned Michael Kors Collection. AFP
    Vanessa Hudgens, wearing black sequinned Michael Kors Collection. AFP
  • Sofia Carson, wearing black tulle Giambattista Valli. Getty Images
    Sofia Carson, wearing black tulle Giambattista Valli. Getty Images
  • Raya Abirached, wearing black Zuhair Murad.
    Raya Abirached, wearing black Zuhair Murad.
Updated: March 28, 2022, 10:33 AM