The 2026 Oscars has enjoyed some major vintage moments over the years—from Reese Witherspoon in her ’50s Balmain gown in 2006, the year she took home best actress, to Margot Robbie in ’90s Chanel couture in 2020.
Happily, a number of stars turned to the archives for their 2026 Oscars looks, including red carpet correspondent Amelia Dimoldenberg, who opted for a strapless black gown from Ralph Lauren’s fall 2007 collectsion. “It just felt like it captured the Golden Age of Hollywood,” the Chicken Shop Date host told Vogue. “It’s always so special wearing archive and exploring options with a history.”
Other stand-up vintage looks from the night included Marty Supreme costume designer Miyako Bellizzi’s striking graphic print dress from John Galliano’s spring summer 1999 collectsion for Dior, as well as Anya Taylor-Joy’s black playsuit from John Galliano’s fall winter 1994 collectsion, which she sported for the Vanity Fair Oscars party.
As ever, A-listers looked to the past for inspiration, as seen via best actress winner Jessie Buckley’s custom Chanel look, which paid homage to Grace Kelly’s 1956 Oscars gown, and Damson Idris’s navy Prada coat, a recreation of a 2012 look originally worn by Adrien Brody on the runway.
Below, see the best vintage and vintage-inspired looks from the 2026 Oscars.
Photo: Getty Images1/12Miyako Bellizzi
In a graphic print dress from Christian Dior’s spring summer 1999 collectsion, sourced from Tab Vintage.
Photo: Getty Images2/12Amelia Dimoldenberg
Wearing a strapless black gown from Ralph Lauren’s fall winter 2007 collectsion.
Photo: Getty Images3/12Ariana Greenblatt
Sporting an off-shoulder 2008 John Galliano gown, sourced from Raffe Vintage.
Photo: Getty Images4/12Anya Taylor-Joy
At the Vanity Fair Oscars party in a John Galliano playsuit and sculptural headpiece from fall winter 1994.
Photo: Getty Images5/12Jessie Buckley
Wearing a custom off-shoulder red and pink dress by Chanel, inspired by Grace Kelly’s 1956 Oscars gown.
Photo: Getty Images6/12Damson Idris
Wearing a navy recreation of a Prada fall winter 2012 coat, originally worn by Adrien Brody on the runway.
Photo: Getty Images7/12Kris Jenner
At the Vanity Fair Oscar party in a tulle gown from Valentino’s spring summer 1995 couture collectsion.
Photo: Getty Images8/12Beca Michie
Sporting a one-shoulder dress from Georges Chakra’s spring summer 2005 haute couture collectsion.
Photo: Getty Images9/12Dove Cameron
At the Elton John Aids Foundation’s viewing party in ’50s Balmain.
Photo: Getty Images10/12Keke Palmer
Wearing a Yves Saint Laurent spring summer 2001 breast plate at the Elton John Aids Foundation’s viewing party.
Photo: Getty Images11/12Isha M Ambani
In a strapless floral dress from Valentino’s fall winter 2006 couture collectsion.
Photo: Getty Images12/12Nicola Peltz Beckham
Wearing a one-shoulder gown from Valentino’s spring summer 1998 collectsion, sourced from Timeless Vixen.
