Cover Gemma Chan in custom Prada at the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala (Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Gemma Chan in custom Prada at the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala (Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
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Discover the most striking red carpet looks from the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles
The Academy Museum Gala has become one of Hollywood’s most anticipated nights for fashion, film and philanthropy. Held on 17 October 2026 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, the sixth annual event brought together familiar faces from the worlds of cinema, music and fashion. The evening also serves a purpose beyond the red carpet, raising funds for the museum’s film preservation work, educational programmes and exhibitions. As guests arrived, their looks ranged from sleek, understated tailoring to dramatic archival gowns and custom couture.
Here is a closer look at the standout outfits from the evening, exploring the colours, silhouettes and style choices that caught our attention.
Showstoppers in pink
Pink embraces its glamorous side in elegant, dramatic silhouettes, balanced out with understated hair and makeup.
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Above Hailey Bieber wore a sleek, minimalist pastel pink column gown designed by Chanel, featuring clean structural lines without extraneous embellishment (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Above Elle Fanning selected a custom Valentino ensemble in pastel pinks, blues and purples, referencing the colors of the sunrise as a nod to her role in ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ (Photo: Frazer Harrison/WireImage)
Hailey Bieber wore a sleek, minimalist pastel pink column gown designed by Chanel, featuring clean structural lines without extraneous embellishment (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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Above Cailee Spaeny opted for a structured pink Valentino gown with a whimsical bow train, a refreshingly youthful take on Hollywood glamour (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Above Gemma Chan wore a custom Prada design in soft pink, constructed with subtle side cutouts and a trailing floor-length skirt (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Cailee Spaeny opted for a structured pink Valentino gown with a whimsical bow train, a refreshingly youthful take on Hollywood glamour (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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Bringing sexy black
The classic black dress gets a striking upgrade with exaggerated shapes, thigh-high slits and lush fabrics.
Above Jessica Biel wore a feathery black halter-neck gown with chain link details on the back by Tamara Ralph Couture (Photo: Michael Buckner/WWD via Getty Images)
Above Rosé of Blackpink arrived in a quintessentially Saint Laurent sheer black gown with an oversized black bow (Photo: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
Jessica Biel wore a feathery black halter-neck gown with chain link details on the back by Tamara Ralph Couture (Photo: Michael Buckner/WWD via Getty Images)
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Above Ella Rubin was a picture of classic glamour in a custom Chanel gown with a dropwaist detailing (Photo: Frazer Harrison/WireImage)
Above Hunter Schafer chose a custom Prada gown in a modern silhouette and a clean, sculptural aesthetic (Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Ella Rubin was a picture of classic glamour in a custom Chanel gown with a dropwaist detailing (Photo: Frazer Harrison/WireImage)
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Every shade of blue
Blue is true to form as a refreshing break for the eyes, offering a cool spectrum of tones from pale powder blue to rich royal shades.
Above Taylor Swift was princess-like in a pale blue ball gown by Dior (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Above Teyana Taylor arrived in a Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall 2026/2027 bustier gown with a glazed blue silicone bodice and an embroidered skirt (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift was princess-like in a pale blue ball gown by Dior (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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Above Sabrina Carpenter selected a cutout Armani Privé dress in classic royal blue (Photo: Michael Buckner/WWD via Getty Images)
Above Alexa Demie wore a pale mint-blue custom Chanel gown with delicate feather appliqués (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Sabrina Carpenter selected a cutout Armani Privé dress in classic royal blue (Photo: Michael Buckner/WWD via Getty Images)
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Above Greta Lee wore a contemporary beaded blue gown from the Dior Fall 2026 Couture collection (Photo: Frazer Harrison/WireImage)
Greta Lee wore a contemporary beaded blue gown from the Dior Fall 2026 Couture collection (Photo: Frazer Harrison/WireImage)
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Dots showbiz, baby
Polka dots make a statement at the Academy Museum Gala, worn in classic Hollywood styles and contemporary silhouettes.
Above Kendall Jenner wore a custom Valentino polka-dot gown featuring a classic monochrome pattern, a fitted bodice and an ivory skirt (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Above Inde Navarrette selected a leopard-inspired custom Schiaparelli ensemble incorporating graphic dot patterns and soft, structured tailoring (Photo: Frazer Harrison/WireImage)
Kendall Jenner wore a custom Valentino polka-dot gown featuring a classic monochrome pattern, a fitted bodice and an ivory skirt (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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Chonx Tibajia is a senior editor at Tatler Asia’s T-Labs team, where she writes widely on lifestyle subjects including beauty, style, entertainment and travel. She has a long career in journalism, including roles as a columnist at The Philippine Star, and is the founder of the creative platform Pineappleversed. Beyond Tatler, her bylines appear in regional lifestyle and business publications, showcasing a broad portfolio that spans beauty trends, travel guides and culture pieces.
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