
I dress the spirit and energy of Angela, not her age.” Perhaps most dazzling of all was the silver sequin Pamella Roland halter gown that Bassett wore to accept her Golden Globe, a historic victory as the first performer to win a Globe in an acting category for a Marvel film. “Each look was so beautiful and different for me, and honestly, they’re all favorites.” Austin, a Los Angeles native who started working with Bassett in 2013, explains: “I want to change the perception of what women of a particular age should look like and to create a new narrative in fashion, especially on the carpet. “Jennifer wanted to create a story of us exploring different colors and silhouettes on the carpet, from lilac tulip sleeves to a dreamy yellow and the magnificent ultra-violet Moschino gown designed by Jeremy Scott” for the Oscars, says Bassett. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Oscar nominee makes everything from canary yellow to fuchsia regal. Leave it to Angela Bassett and her longtime stylist to debunk the fashion myth that black is the only elegant hue. On Austin: Tom Ford suit, Jimmy Choo shoes, her own accessories.

The time, attention and care that Jennifer has dedicated to creating my looks and overall image for the world to see has been unmatched.” On Bassett: Georges Chakra dress, Gismondi jewelry. Adds Bassett: “Our relationship is based on trust, which is very important to me. THR presents a return to its full list, unranked and alphabetized, of the 25 Most Powerful Stylists in Hollywood.Īngela Bassett and stylist Jennifer Austin: “This has been an extraordinary and history-making time in Angela’s life and career,” says Austin (right) of Bassett’s awards run, in which she was Oscar-nominated for her performance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Also trending? A return to megawatt glamour, as evidenced by both Anne Hathaway with stylist Erin Walsh and Gucci glamazon Jodie Turner-Smith, who turned the Venice International Film Festival canals into her own catwalk, courtesy of stylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald. “The theme is Cate’s closet and celebrating it,” says Stewart, “and being as conscious as possible of the impact our choices can have.” Law Roach, who made worldwide headlines when he announced his retirement from styling March 14, outfitted Zendaya in internet-shattering 2002 Versace for the NAACP Image Awards. THR‘s Stylist of the Year Elizabeth Stewart worked with Tár best actress nominee Cate Blanchett to create a red carpet campaign with the smallest environmental footprint possible.


Sustainability and vintage were at the forefront of Hollywood fashion throughout awards season. Rewear, repeat, three-peat … The verbiage summing up what’s new on the red carpet in the past year happens to center on what’s old, or at least previously worn.
