Best Dressed at Vanity Fair Vanities 2026: See Every Red Carpet Look

On March 11, 2026, Bar Marmont hosted Vanity Fair’s Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood, a key pre-Oscars event. The gathering brought together emerging actors, creators, and tastemakers shaping the future of entertainment. Focused on new voices in film, television, music, and digital media, the event offered a fresh perspective on Hollywood ahead of the 98th Academy Awards on March 15.

Throughout the evening, the focus extended beyond star power to fashion innovation. Many guests used the occasion to debut pieces from upcoming Fall 2026 runway collections, giving the event a distinctly forward-looking energy. Sculptural silhouettes, rich fabrics, and experimental textures dominated the red carpet, signaling key trends already gaining momentum for the year ahead.

The event reinforced Vanity Fair’s commitment to supporting emerging talent through its Vanities platform. Fashion was central to this narrative, with looks ranging from architectural knitwear and gothic satin to modern takes on archival designs, reflecting the evolving balance between elegance and edge in 2026 style.

Chase Infiniti embraced romantic minimalism in a lilac knit dress from Carolina Herrera Spring 2026. The design featured sculptural ruffles along the waist and hem, creating an architectural silhouette that blended softness with structure.

Meanwhile, Ariana Greenblatt leaned into gothic romance with a midnight-blue satin gown from Christian Cowan Fall 2026. The gown’s wet-look draping and frayed detailing produced a fluid, almost liquid effect, while its dramatic volume ensured undeniable red-carpet presence.

Chloe Bailey chose a striking crochet gown from AMIRI Fall 2025, featuring a high neckline and metallic knitwork. She paired it with bold gold jewelry, blending old-Hollywood glamour with a modern edge. The look demonstrated how crochet, typically seen as casual, can be elevated for evening wear.

Kaia Gerber made a notable appearance in one of the first Givenchy Fall 2026 looks by Sarah Burton. Her mini dress featured a plunging neckline and sculpted skirt, combining lace-inspired details with structured tailoring. Gerber’s understated styling highlighted the design’s sharp lines.

Ayra Starr also stood out in a Cult Gaia Fall/Winter 2026 ready-to-wear look, adding to the evening’s diverse fashion lineup.

Unlike the high-profile Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood is intentionally intimate and relaxed. Held midweek during Oscars season, it allows rising talent to take creative risks and experiment with fashion without the intense scrutiny of major award shows. The candlelit Bar Marmont setting enhanced the exclusive, yet personal, atmosphere.

Beyond the clothes, the evening celebrated the creative energy of a new generation of storytellers. Many attendees had already appeared in Vanity Fair’s Vanities column, while others are widely considered the next wave of industry leaders. The dress code reflected that sense of possibility: early access to runway collections encouraged bold choices and individuality, resulting in a red carpet that felt more experimental than traditional.

As Hollywood prepares for the Academy Awards, the night offered a compelling preview of what the future of red-carpet style might look like. Fresh faces, fearless fashion, and a willingness to push boundaries defined the atmosphere, making Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood less about awards-season anticipation and more about celebrating the talent and creativity that will shape the industry’s next chapter.

Below is a list of standout attendees, their notable outfits, and why this night previewed the future of red-carpet style.

Lux Pascal in Bode

Maria Bakalova in Schiaparelli Spring 2025 Couture

Arya Starr in Cult Gaia FW 2026 RTW

Chase Infiniti in Carolina Herrera Spring 2026

Ariana Greenblatt in Christian Cowan

Chloe Bailey in AMIRI

Kaia Gerber in Givenchy

Maura Higgins in Christian Siriano

Olandria Carthen in Georges Chakra

Rowan Blanchard in Collina Strada

Tyriq Withers

Odessa A’zion

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