Rachel Weisz arrived at the 2019 Oscars dressed to impress. The actress, 48, wowed in a bright red Givenchy Couture two-piece design featuring a shiny latex caplet layered over an embroidered gown with sparkling embellishments. She also wore a matching clutch by the French luxury house. The nominee opted for a subtle makeup look to let her bold ensemble be the star of the show. Get push notifications with news, features and more. “We just thought it was really cool,” her stylist Kate Young told PEOPLE exclusively. “It feels fancy and couture and sort of old world in a way but yet super modern.” The star accessorized her hair with two silver Cartier feather pins from 1903 for an elegant pop. “We basically had to sew them into her hair. I wanted to use old jewelry and do it in a way that felt really chic, current, clean and minimal,” Young added. 91st Academy Awards - Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 24 Feb 2019 Credit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock Her husband, James Bond star Daniel Craig did not accompany his wife on the carpet but was spotted by her side inside the awards show. He wore a blue Tom Ford tuxedo with black satin peak lapel and Gianni patent lace-up shoes. Weisz was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as the manipulative duchess of Marlborough in The Favourite. THE FAVOURITE Credit: Twentieth Century Fox The actress had a lot of fun with the part. “My favorite moments from The Favourite are the scenes where I teach Emma Stone to shoot guns and then she becomes much better than me,” the actress revealed, referencing pointed exchanges between the two characters where Weisz is trying to establish dominance over Stone’s seemingly naive Abigail. Marlborough’s plan doesn’t pan out exactly as she thought it would. The Yorgos Lanthimos–directed film has a total of 10 nominations. Weisz, who previously won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 2005’s The Constant Gardener star is nominated in the same category again this year, along with her Favourite costar Stone, If Beale Street Could Talk‘s star Regina King, Vice’s Amy Adams, and Roma’s Marina de Tavira. 775239732MM018_The_Favourit Credit: Mike Marsland/Getty Weisz, who appears in PEOPLE’s Oscar Portfolio, also took the time to answer a few questions from editor-in-chief Jess Cagle. She says she always carries “a chapstick” in her purse for awards shows and that one performance she could watch over and over again is Ingrid Bergman’s in 1944’s Best Picture winner Casablanca. One thing Weisz will be looking forward to eating after the Oscars ceremony is “a burger.” The 91st Academy Awards take place on Feb. 24 and air live on ABC at 8 p.m.<doc-sep>Rachel Weisz looks incredible at the 91st Academy Awards! She shined on the carpet in a red PVC and tulle gown. Rachel Weisz was dressed to impress at the 91st Academy Awards! The actress, 48, arrived at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Feb. 24 looking absolutely stunning in a red gown that featured a plastic crop top that hung loosely over the embellished bodice. It was like two looks in one! The top was something that you’d totally wear on a night out to a club, while the bottom was classically formal. Weisz’s dress gave off some devil Halloween costume vibes, which she played off of with angelic accents. Her straight hair was held in place with a silver leaf headband and a matching metallic clutch. Her makeup was super feminine, opting for rosy hues on her cheeks and lips. Stunning! It’s a big night for Weisz! She’s nominated for her second Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category. She received the nod for her role in The Favourite. But she’s got some pretty stiff competition! Not only is she up against her own costar Emma Stone, but the two women are also joined by Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk), Amy Adams (Vice), and Marina de Tavira (Roma). If Weisz does win tonight though, that’d actually be a big deal for Adams, who would become the fifth person in history to lose an Oscar to the same person twice. Back in 2006, Weisz won her first Academy Award for her supporting role in The Constant Gardener. Adams was also nominated that year in the same category for her work in Junebug. The first three times this happened were all back in the 1930s, but it happened again more recently to Annette Bening who lost Best Actress for American Beauty (1999) and Being Julia (2004) to Hilary Swank for Boys Don’t Cry (1999) and Million Dollar Baby (2004), according to Gold Derby. Only time will tell what happens tonight, though! In the meantime, head up to the gallery above to see even more glamorous celeb arrivals at the 2019 Academy Awards!<doc-sep>Advertisement Hollywood's biggest night in film was overrun with British talent on Sunday evening as the 91st Annual Academy Awards kicked off in Los Angeles. And with a weight of expectation on their shoulders, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress nominees Olivia Colman, 45, and Rachel Weisz, 48, fought for the spotlight in red and green gowns. Also brightening up the night from Blighty were English actresses Helen Mirren, 73, Gemma Chan, 36, and Emilia Clarke, 32, who wore an array of spring-like shades. Lady in red: The Favourite co-stars Rachel Weisz (left) and Olivia Colman (centre) lead the British stars at the 91st Annual Academy Awards on Sunday night, alongside Helen Mirren (right) Rachel, 48, who is expected to collect one of The Favourite's 10 Oscars on the night, was wearing a structured scarlet dress that featured clashing textures. Her hair meanwhile was pulled back into a sleek straight style that fell behind her shoulders, and featured two striking diamond head pieces with leaf detailing that took a remarkable fifty hair clips to secure. Indeed, while the style may have looked simple, the man behind it - Dove Celebrity Stylist Mark Townsend - confessed it was his favorite Oscars 'do ever. 'I can’t believe I’m saying this, but in all the years I’ve been a hairstylist, this is my favorite Oscars yet,' he revealed. 'Rachel’s look tonight is the definition of couture - this is fashion that is art. When I saw the pictures earlier this week, I immediately knew the hair needed to be sleek to complement the timeless Cartier hair pins and her two-piece Givenchy latex gown.' In order to ensure that the style was as sleek and as smooth as possible, Mark explained that he used the Dove Care Between Washes Re-Styling Milk, before blow drying Rachel's locks, and then added the Oribe Rock Hard Gel to make sure that the 'very strict middle part' remained firmly in place all night long. Bold choice: New mum Rachel welcomed her second child last September, her first baby with husband Daniel Craig Lady in red: With a weight of expectation on her shoulders, Rachel Weisz lead the British stars at the 91st Annual Academy Awards on Sunday night Having a moment: The Favourite's Olivia still showed off her sense of humour on the red carpet on Sunday Here she comes! Helen Mirren exuded confidence in a colourful fuchsia gown that she kicked up with delight Enjoying her moment: The blonde bombshell was wearing $60million worth of diamonds for the appearance She wears it well! Helen's necklace was worth 'more than a house' she revealed on the red carpet Last, but not least, the look was secured in place with the Dove Style+Care Compressed Micro Mist Extra Hold Hairspray' throughout to add maximum shine and keep the hair in place all night'. Meanwhile, the actress's make-up look was created by Kay Montano for Charlotte Tilbury, who ensured that Rachel's skin glowed on the red carpet by prepping her complexion with the brand's Goddess Cleansing Ritual followed by Charlotte’s Magic Cream, a much-loved celebrity favorite that 'drenches the skin with moisture'. The final skincare step was the Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask, before the brand's Wonderglow and Magic Foundation were applied to enhance that 'perfectly glowy' look while adding a touch of coverage. New mum Rachel welcomed her second child - her first with husband Daniel Craig - in September 2018 and this will be her first Academy Awards ceremony since becoming a mum again. Glowing for a very different reason, Helen Mirren revealed to The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye on the red carpet that she was wearing $6million (£4.59m) worth of Harry Winston diamonds to the event. 'They’re worth more than a house,' the actress joked about how she'd accessorised her Schiaparelli dress. Meanwhile, Olivia Colman played things safe when it came to her palette, choosing a neutral ivy shade that offset her raven-coloured pixie cropped hair, which was styled by Suave Professionals Celebrity Stylist Marcus Francis, who revealed that the 'do was inspired by 'Winona Ryder's early 90s pixie cut'. 'I wanted to keep Olivia’s hair feeling edgy and cool to play off the regal feeling of her Prada gown,' he explained. The Suave Professionals stylist used the brand's Firm Control Boosting Mousse on damp hair to give the hair volume and oomph while ensuring it stayed frizz- and flyaway-free. The former Peep Show star covered her shoulders with a semi-sheer wrap that tied in a bow at the back of her dress. It's set to be a big night for Olivia, who is tipped for the win in the category of Best Actress, for The Favourite. Scene stealer: Olivia was forced to share the red carpet with Lady Gaga (right), which was most unfair 360 degrees: At the back, Olivia's dress featured a bow that tied up her wrap around design Cute duo: As her official red carpet date, Olivia brought husband Ed Sinclair to see her nominated Bow-tiful: The former Peep Show star is expected to collect one of the big awards of night Sheer excitement: Olivia couldn't contain her excitement for Hollywood's biggest night in film Lads: The Favourite stars Nicholas Hoult, left, and Joe Alwyn, right, posed together, hoping for success with the film Cheesy grins: The cheeky chappies were finding the fun side of the festivities So far during awards season, she has collected the BAFTA and Golden Globe award for the biographical drama, in which she plays Queen Anne. The movie itself is nominated for a further eight awards, including major categories: Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Both also starring in The Favourite, homegrown actors Nicholas Hoult and Joe Alwyn teamed up for their red carpet appearance on Sunday, looking sharp in black tuxedos. Instead of hoping for a prize Game Of Thrones actress Emilia will be presenting one at the first host-less Oscars in 30 years. Stunning: Gemma Chan (left) and Emilia Clarke (right) wore very different styles for their Oscars entrance Owning it: Much like her Crazy Rich Asians character, Gemma was the ultimate fashion darling<doc-sep>THE Academy Awards are one of the most glamorous events in the film calendar and the world’s biggest stars have taken to the red carpet today. They may dazzle on the big screen, but not everyone wowed with their sartorial choices this year – with these looks slightly missing the mark at the Academy Awards. 26 Rachel Weisz, 48, wowed in her performance in The Favourite - but her bizarre dress, which featured a rubber top, wasn't a hit at the Oscars Credit: AFP or licensors She may be up for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress thanks to her sensational performance in The Favourite, but Rachel Weisz, 48, failed to impress on the red carpet. The stunning star wore a bizarre red dress that featured a gaping rubber top section, over an embellished pleated skirt. And it wasn't just Rachel who turned heads for the wrong reasons at the event. The 91st Academy Awards is taking place at the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, where some of the biggest names in entertainment find out if they had won one of the coveted Oscar gongs. 26 Rachel was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, alongside co-star Emma Stone Credit: AFP or licensors 26 Maya Rudolph from Bridesmaids took flower power to the next level in this unmissable pink number Credit: AFP or licensors 26 Maya's unusual pink dress had a long frilly cape in the same floral pattern Credit: Getty Images - Getty Bridesmaids star Maya Rudolph, 46, followed the old adage of go bold or go home, pulling out all the stops in a striking floral dress with capes that will certainly have raised eyebrows. While the pattern is pretty, the shapeless dress swamped the actress and slightly resembled an old-fashioned nightie. Linda Cardellini, 43, who starred in Avengers: Age of Ultron clearly went against the widely-held mantra that less is more in some cases. To say the star's pink dress is extremely frilly and over-the-top would be an understatment, as the striking, layered Christian Siriano gown cascaded onto the red carpet, and was fastened with a large bow at the front. And US singer Kacey Musgraves, 30, looked like a giant cake topper in a pale pink, frilly gown by Giambattista Valli. Singer SZA, 28, didn't hit all the right notes in a white, fringe detailed dress with a high leg slit. 26 US singer Kacey Musgraves looked like a giant cake topper in this pale pink, frilly Giambattista Valli gown Credit: AFP or licensors 26 Kacey looked like she was slightly drowning in the poofy pink number Credit: Getty Images - Getty 26 SZA was nominated for Best Original Song for All the Stars, but this fussy white dress didn't hit all the right notes Credit: AFP or licensors 26 SZA dress had frayed fringe detailing and featured a high leg slit Credit: Getty Images - Getty 26 Linda Cardellini from Avengers: Age of Ultron and Scooby Doo certainly didn't hold back when it came to this pink monstrosity by Christian Siriano Credit: Getty Images - Getty 26 There was no missing Linda's frilly gown that cascaded onto the red carpet in LA Credit: AFP or licensors And American Horror Story star Sarah Paulson, 44, opted for a rather unusual high-necked bright pink gown by Brandon Maxwell that had a cut out section around her midriff. Meanwhile, Gemma Chan, 36, from Crazy Rich Asians looks sensational in everything she wears, but we aren't sure what to make of her bright neon Valentino gown that looks like a duvet. The Help actress Cicely Tyson, 94, didn't know when to stop when it came to feathers covering her outfit. 26 Sarah Paulson's high-necked Brandon Maxwell dress looked rather bizarre on the red carpet Credit: Reuters 26 The pink frock certainly drew attention, but we aren't wild about the design Credit: Rex Features 26 The Help actress Cicely Tyson looked extremely stifled in this feathered gown Credit: Getty Images - Getty 26 The unmissable outfit came with a hat and, you've guessed it, more feathers Credit: AP:Associated Press 26 It's hard for Crazy Rich Asians actress Gemma Chan to look bad in anything, but we aren't sure about this bright pink floaty Valentino dress that slightly resembles a duvet Credit: AFP or licensors 26 The neon number swapped Gemma's figure and looked like a giant sleeping bag Credit: AFP or licensors And Melissa McCarthy, 48, may be one of our heroes, but she paired her sleek plunging white shirt and dark trousers with an actual white cape - and it was definitely an unusual choice. Crazy Rich Asians Awkwafina, 29, certainly lived up to her quirky side with a purple, shimmery trouser suit by DSquared2, that included a striking pussybow tie. Disney star Laura Marano, 23, from TV show Austin & Ally, wore a clashing yellow and pink dress by Celia Kritharioti, with a huge bow on the back. Meanwhile, British costume designer Sandy Powell, 58, certainly knows how to dress to turn heads in a bold striped suit that she paired with trainers. Singer-songwriter Gillian Welch and her musical partner David Rawlings may have been up for Best Original Song, but their country outfits and cowboy boots stood out among the glam frocks. 26 Melissa McCarthy is one of our heroes, but this cape was a slightly unnecessary addition to her outfit Credit: AP:Associated Press 26 Melissa rocked the look, but we aren't sure it's one of our favourite ensembles Credit: AFP or licensors 26 We love Crazy Rich Asians star Awkwafina - but the large purple pussy bow on this DSquared2 outfit was a bit OTT Credit: Rex Features 26 Awkwafina appeared to have the time of her life in his shiny purple suit Credit: Rex Features 26 Disney Channel star Laura Marano from Austin & Ally certainly brought a splash of colour to the red carpet with this Celia Kritharioti dress, but it failed to wow Credit: AFP or licensors 26 Laura's mustard yellow dress featured an over-sized bow at the back Credit: Getty Images - Getty<doc-sep>
It wouldn't be an award show if the red carpet wasn't littered with a host of stunning gowns and dapper suits - and of course the very worst in horrendous fashion flops. And the stars arriving at this year's Academy Awards certainly didn't disappoint when it came to both the style highs and lows, with an impressive number of attendees making disastrous fashion faux pas. From ridiculously-large bow embellishments to a seemingly never-ending number of trashy waist-high slits, there were no shortage of sartorial nightmares to balance out the fashion dreams on the carpet at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Goodness: Rachel Weisz led the worst-dressed stars at the 2019 Oscars, wearing a bizarre red dress that featured a rubber top, and a very unflattering waistline Accessories: The 48-year-old, who is nominated for The Favourite, also added a tacky hairpiece to her look Puffed up: Sarah Paulson made a very rare red carpet faux pas in her cut-out pink dress, which seemed to have a strange string tied around the mid section Over-the-top: The 44-year-old often tops the best-dressed lists at award shows, but on this occasion suffered a rare fashion flop in her vibrant pink gown Not the one: British actress Olivia Colman wore a rather unflattering dark green dress with a bizarre beaded tulle over layer that featured sleeves and a long train Even from the back... The dress did little to impress thanks to the tacky-looking bow that spanned across Olivia's shoulders It was not the best night for The Favourite - fashion-wise at least - with both Rachel Weisz and Olivia Colman landing themselves on the worst-dressed list thanks to their very peculiar choice of ensembles. Rachel, 48, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie, which is also up for the Big Picture award, donned an incredibly quirky red dress that came complete with glittering floral embellishments - and what appeared to be a T-shirt made out of rubber. Her hair was then pulled back with a rather tacky-looking crystal headband that only served to add a rather low-res look to the overall ensemble. Landing a spot on the worst-dressed list beside her was her Favourite co-star Olivia, 45, who wore what might have been a tasteful forest-green gown had it not been for the supremely tacky tulle and crystal overlay that she donned on top of it. The tulle piece featured sleeves, a long train, and a huge bow on her back, making it look as though Olivia had been attacked in the gift wrap section of a department store before making her way to the ceremony. Pink proved to be a rather unlucky color for the stars at this year's Oscars - with several of the stars who wore the hue ending up on the worst-dressed list. Poofy in pink: While large pink gowns seemed to be one of the most popular trends on the red carpet this year, Kacey Musgraves took the look to far by adding a trashy embellished bow and bizarre tutu bracelets to her look Saucy: When Kacey turned to the side she flashed a hint of her underwear beneath the sheer tulle number, which was far too sickly sweet to pass for stylish What the frock: Maya Rudolph's pink floral dress was incredibly over-the-top. Not only did the excessive amount of material swamp her body, but the vibrant pattern also did little to please the eyes Color catastrophe: As if the garish neon colors of former Disney star Laura Marano's dress weren't over-the-top enough, it also featured an incredibly large, attention-grabbing bow on the back Woah: Actress Meagan Good's dress looked as though it had been ripped up a seam in order to create the split, which left a serious expanse of leg on show - perhaps too much when paired with the other cut-out sections First up was Sarah Paulson who made a very rare fashion faux pas in her poofy fuchsia number, which totally swamped her slender figure, despite two large cut-outs at the waist, that made it look as though she was actually wearing a crop top and skirt. To make matters worse, two bright pink strings could be seen hanging down below the end of the top so that they peeked out through the cut-outs, an unsightly addition that left it looking as if the dress had just been put together.