Celebrity red carpet wrap

In this week's red carpet roundup, Annabelle Wallis is a goddess, Lily Collins proves more is more and Emma Stone is stuck with a hard sell. By Emma Day and Nyree McFarlane.

Week after week, we trawl through pictures of block-colour ballgowns and sequin sheaths that are all equally glorious but sometimes just a smidge samey. However this Schiaparelli number on Cobie Smulders made us do a double take. The cut's all kinds of chic while that vibrant print just makes you stare for longer than you probably should, like one of those Magic Eye pictures we were all obsessed with in the 90s (and we're definitely seeing a winner). Up close the patterns might not be everybody's cup of tea, but for overall flair and fun, we're sold. Photo: Getty
This week Annabelle Wallis turned up in two gowns that are total classics and that both benefit from a solid dose of structure. It's not often that crochet presents as strong and streamlined, but that's exactly what's happening with this red Missoni-inspired Zac Posen (left): its nipped-in waist and flattering multi-directional stripes give it corset-levels of va va voom. And then bravo for the capped sleeves on the gold Giorgio Armani gown (right), which is bringing A-grade-goddess game when paired with Ms Wallis' waves. She's dripping in bling in this look, and that's always a good thing. Photo: Getty
Ignore the fact that this bow-down-beautiful Oscar de la Renta blends into the background a bit, and instead just focus on how ridiculously charming it is. Broadway actress Denee Benton looks as fresh as a daisy (well, er, its stalk anyhoo) in this structured ankle-scraper, with a stream of shimmering foliage that has us daydreaming about making flower chains and skipping through a springtime meadow. Much like the first slide, this isn't your typically ten-a-penny red carpet dress, which makes us love it even more. Photo: Getty
Lily Collins looks like Wednesday Adams dressed up as a Russian nesting doll in this Valentino, and we're loving it. There's a lot of fringe, embroidery and mesh going on, but somehow it's fresh: the ponytail was a good choice that adds a lightness to the whole look. Can she be cast as the Game of Thrones Red Lady's protege soon? A young sorceress that was raised by an Indian guru? Because we've found just the look for that character… Photo: Getty
Now for Mandy Moore in this electric-blue phoenix of a dress courtesy of Preen. It's pretty simple, yes, but therein lies its charm - that glorious colour is allowed to take front and centre, while the unusual off-shoulder cut gives a little kick to keep things interesting. And the best bit? POCKETS. So many designers forget them, but we're always in search of a little fabric cradle that stops us fretting about what to do with our hands in awkward group photos. Gorge, gorge, gorge. Photo: Getty
And let's finish off the delights with the goddess that is Glenn Close werking a navy blue classic that benefits from the perfect amount of split and a strong, square neckline. The real star of the show however is that sideswept pixie cut, showing that even the shortest of hair can benefit from a fantastic volume-boosting blow wave. Forget the bunnies, this is how you get things cooking. Photo: Getty
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Brit Marling is an angel for God's sake (you OA viewers will understand), but even she can't make this satin monstrosity work. It looks like something she made in a hurry at her high-school textiles class - and we would know, we produced something similar once upon a time. Neck up this is lovely (does anyone else get Dakota Johnson doppelganger vibes?) but neck down, it's a terribly seamed parachute - which is ironic, as it's really not saving this outfit. Photo: Getty
Now, obviously Miranda Kerr doesn't look bad in this Moschino - it's basically impossible to make her look sloppy - but we still think this straight-off-the-runway look is deeply unfashionable. We shudder at the thought of the patchwork denim skirts we rocked in the late 90s coming back into fashion. If we could time travel to buy a golf club-adjacent home in Houston, Texas in the late 80s we’d expect our realtor to rock up in this (but with Dolly Parton hair). Photo: Getty
Can we stop and think for a moment about how uncomfortable Keltie Knight's hamstrings would have been as she sat at the Tony's all night in this jumpsuit crafted from itchy mesh and scratchy embellishments? #Solidarity. Her legs would have been branded by the end of the night. The puffy-sleeved, elasticated-ankle design that looks like one of those 'I bought it on Facebook and it wasn't what I expected' jumpsuits is actually a very expensive number from Rodarte's latest collection. Rodarte definitely needs a reboot. Photo: Getty
And here's Brandi Glanville in a dress that looks like a comedy prop outfit that would be used to represent the art of the 'nip slip' on Saturday Night Live. Bear with us as we're about to get weird, but as we stare at the chest detail all we can see is ET's two eyes peeking out from the blanket. Think we're crazy? Keep looking. Once seen it can't be unseen. Side note: Brandi has fallen into the beauty trap we've all succumbed to - over-zealous shimmer bronzing that turns the tip of one's nose into a bulbous golden pearl. Been there sister. Photo: Getty

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