Why the Oscars red carpet will be the most important in years

LOS ANGELES, California — In Hollywood, where it’s so warm and sunny, the consensus is clear: It’s time to party.

“The past two years have felt like twenty, and we are still having such a difficult and tumultuous time in the world on the global stage, I think we want to keep the tone upbeat and festive as we have a release,” said Oscar Producer Will Packer.

The upbeat mood started earlier this month at the Oscar nominees’ luncheon. The Oscars red carpet will once again be the longest and most important runway in all fashion.

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“I really feel like people are ready. We haven’t seen a real fashion show yet,” says style expert Alex Badia.

Badia calls Oscar’s red carpet the most important in years.

“I think there’s a celebration of women in general, and a return to life as we knew it,” Badia says.

It’s where young designers are still looking for success.

“The idea of ​​Old Hollywood glamor, it’s about retreating from the old, from the old archive moments to do something that feels a little fresh, new and younger,” said designer Laquan Smith.

Smith’s bold designs were the talk of fashion week.

The Oscars often call for a more conservative look, but this year is different.

“We’re talking pink, red, orange. We’re talking metallics, sequins and back to sexy,” he added.

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