Oscars 2019 red carpet fashion: Glitz, glam, and challenging looks

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Oscars 2019 red carpet fashion: Glitz, glam, and challenging looks
Billy Porter steals the show with his tuxedo gown at the 2019 Oscars. Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

The 2019 Oscars has a strong field of nominees, but there were some strong looks on the red carpet too.

Of course, this year brought the usual glamour and dazzle, as evidenced by the sleek, metallic minimalism of Emilia Clarke and Brie Larson, or the disco ball-like glitz of Jennifer Lopez.

But we're all about the gender binary challenging outfit of Billy Porter, who stole the show with a custom tuxedo gown designed by Christian Siriano. Also not playing it safe was Chadwick Boseman, whose all-black tailcoat was a reminder of just who is king. And some, like Jason Momoa with his velvet Fendi scrunchie, blended style with practicality.

Here are some of the best looks from the 2019 Oscars red carpet:

Billy Porter

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Billy Porter attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by ) Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Kacey Musgraves

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Jennifer Lopez

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Lady Gaga

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Emma Stone

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Spike Lee

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Glenn Close

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Awkwafina

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Maya Rudolph

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Jennifer Hudson

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Lucy Boynton

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Lucy Boynton attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by ) Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Michelle Yeoh

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Linda Cardellini

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Linda Cardellini attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Chadwick Boseman

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Brie Larson

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Brie Larson attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by ) Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Octavia Spencer

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Octavia Spencer attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Helen Mirren

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British actress Helen Mirren arrives for the 91st Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 24, 2019. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP) (Photo credit should read ) Credit: MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images

Constance Wu

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THE OSCARS® - The 91st Oscars® broadcasts live on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood and will be televised live on The ABC Television Network at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST. () CONSTANCE WU Credit: Rick Rowell via Getty Images

Questlove

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Elsie Fisher

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Elsie Fisher attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by ) Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Marie Kondo

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Emilia Clarke

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Charlize Theron

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Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: (L-R) Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet attend the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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