Oscars 2021: midriff-baring Valentino gowns were a clear red carpet winner

A night of Hollywood glitz and glam, the 93rd Academy Awards took place on April 25th, closing out the 2021 award season with historic wins from a refreshingly diverse list of nominees. Despite limited attendees due to current COVID restriction, stars still dressed to impress, bringing some of the most stunning evening wear looks to the red carpet. Both Carey Mulligan (nominated for Best Actress in the film Promising Young Woman, which also won Best Screenplay) and Zendaya wore incredible Valentino gowns featuring midriff-baring styles. Carey opted for a gold, two-piece gown with a dramatic skirt and matching bandeau crop top. Zendaya, who consistently serves up memorable red carpet looks, chose a vibrant yellow gown with cut outs. With these two gorgeous gowns, it’s no wonder we saw a +168% increase in clicks on Valentino in the 24 hours following the award ceremony.