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1.) Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford
A removable cape on Paltrow's modern white gown from Ford's latest collection adds drama and a risk-taking touch that we applaud on fashion's biggest night.
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2.)Rooney Mara in Givenchy Couture
Designed specifically for the breakout star, Riccardo Tisci's white gown is a perfect blend of pretty and the avant garde.
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3.)Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace
The usually understated actress embraced her sultry side in a glamorous black strapless gown to well-received critiques.
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4.)Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton
Williams's original choice of burnt orange tiers was a satorial standout of the evening.
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5.) Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli
Proving her sense of style is wiser beyond her years, Stone pulled off a dramatic neck in a thoroughly modern way.