From virtual red carpets to the return of in-person ceremonies at the Oscars, take a look at all the must-see fashion and beauty moments from the 2021 awards season.

The Academy may give the award to the best <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/famous-actors-never-won-oscars-biggest-snubs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">actor</a>, director, and picture of the year&mdash;but we're about to give out the best dressed, of the whole awards season. Since its inception nearly a century ago, the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/inside-2021-oscars-gift-bag-cost" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oscars</a> have been <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/where-do-oscar-winners-keep-awards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hollywood's</a> most celebrated night out. Unlike many ceremonies over the past year, which accepted the reality of virtual life in 2020, this year's Academy Awards featured <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/every-look-2021-oscars-red-carpet-academy-awards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a real life red carpet</a>, and celebrities that took the opportunity to pull out all the stops. But that doesn't mean that celebrities didn't serve looks at the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/best-dressed-celebs-at-the-2021-golden-globe-awards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden Globes</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/2021-critics-choice-awards-best-fashion-moments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Critics Choice Awards</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/outrageous-fashion-grammys-red-carpet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grammys</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/best-looks-sag-awards-2021-red-carpet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SAG Awards</a>,&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/best-dressed-celebrities-bafta-2021-winners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BAFTAs</a>, too. From show stopping jewels to gowns that look like they belong in a museum, the 2021 nominees, presenters, and attendees at this year's awards shows brought all of the glitz and glamour we tune in for.&nbsp;
These celebrities not only set the stage for the ceremonies, but also reflected and anticipated many upcoming fashion trends, including a <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/shopping/gold-jewelry-trend-louis-vuitton-cartier" target="_blank" rel="noopener">gold rush</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/round-cutouts-trend-sexy-fashion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cutout</a> designs, and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/maximalism-fashion-trend-covid-19-gucci-valentino" target="_blank" rel="noopener">maximalist</a> dressing (after a year of nothing but sweatpants, a turn to the glamorous is to be expected).&nbsp;
As each of the awards shows separate stellar honors are put into their own categories, so let's break down our own sartorial standouts by group.

Golden Globes 2021: Elle Fanning in Gucci.

Golden Globes 2021: Andra Day in Chanel.

Golden Globes 2021: Anya Taylor-Joy in Dior Haute Couture.

Golden Globes 2021: Viola Davis in Lavie by CK.

Critics Choice Awards 2021: Phoebe Dynevor in Louis Vuitton

Grammys 2021: Dua Lipa in Versace

Grammys 2021: Beyoncé in Schiaparelli

Grammys 2021: Megan Thee Stallion in Dolce & Gabbana.

SAG Awards 2021: Carey Mulligan in Prada.

SAG Awards 2021: Cynthia Erivo in Alexander McQueen.

BAFTAs 2021: Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Louis Vuitton.

BAFTAs 2021: Maria Bakalova in Armani Privé.

BAFTAs 2021: Vanessa Kirby in Atelier Versace.

Oscars 2021: Zendaya in custom Valentino.

Oscars 2021: H.E.R in Dundas.

Oscars 2021: Regina King in custom Louis Vuitton.

Oscars 2021: Angela Bassett in Alberta Ferretti.

Golden Globes 2021: Anya Taylor-Joy's sleek blonde locks are silken perfection.

Golden Globes 2021: Andra Day piles her curls for a voluminous look.

Critics Choice Awards 2021: Dominique Fishback incorporates jewels into her hair look.

Critics Choice Awards 2021: "The Crown" star Emma Corrin rocks a cropped cut.

Grammys 2021: Another throwback trend, Lizzo's fun hair clips brought a playful edge to her pink look.

Grammys 2021: Megan Thee Stallion channels the early aughts with face-framing tendrils and a curled up-do.

SAG Awards 2021: Nicole Kidman complements her Giorgio Armani Gown with an effortless fishtail braid.

BAFTAs 2021: Anna Kendrick opts for classic Old Hollywood waves.

BAFTAs 2021: Priyanka Chopra wears face-framing bangs with the rest of her hair pulled up into a bun.

Oscars 2021: Margot Robbie takes on a more effortless fringe moment. 

Oscars 2021: Tiara Thomas chooses braids and baby hairs in a modern yet also classic red carpet look.

Oscars 2021: Carey Mulligan sweeps her hair into a French twist up-do.

Golden Globes 2021: Lily Collins' eyes pop with two-tone shadow.

Golden Globes 2021: Julia Garner emphasizes her eyes and lips with lengthy lashes and a bold red pout.

Critics Choice Awards 2021: Yara Shahidi's blue eyeliner adds a pop of color.

Critics Choice Awards 2021: Just look at that highlight on Zendaya.

Grammys 2021: Dua Lipa's iridescent eyes pull together her whole look.

SAG Awards 2021: Kerry Washington goes for a monochrome moment, all the way to her eyeshadow.

BAFTAs 2021: "Bridgerton" actress Phoebe Dynevor keeps it classic with subtle winged liner and a neutral lip.

Oscars 2021: Angela Bassett puts a navy spin on the classic smokey eye.

Oscars 2021: Vanessa Kirby channels Hollywood glam in a bold red lip. 

Oscars 2021: Amanda Seyfried is all Old Hollywood glam with her red velvet lipstick, smokey eye, and side-part low bun.

Golden Globes 2021: Dan Levy in Valentino.

Golden Globes 2021: Josh O’Connor in Loewe.

Golden Globes 2021: Tahar Rahim in Louis Vuitton.

Critics Choice Awards 2021: John Boyega in Louis Vuitton.

Critics Choice Awards 2021: Algee Smith in Versace.

Grammys 2021: BTS in Louis Vuitton.

Grammys 2021: Harry Styles in Gucci.

SAG Awards 2021: Regé-Jean Page in Louis Vuitton.

BAFTAs 2021: Daniel Kaluuya in Alexander McQueen.

Oscars 2021: LaKeith Stanfield in Saint Laurent.

Oscars 2021: Lesle Odom Jr. in Brioni.

Oscars 2021: Colman Domingo in Versace.

Golden Globes 2021: Shira Haas keeps it modern with Chanel fine jewelry.

Golden Globes 2021: Sarah Paulson's Prada look is complete with a custom cast.

Critics' Choice Awards 2021: Anya Taylor-Joy adds some color with Bulgari jewels.

Critics' Choice Awards 2021: Andra Day's Chopard jewelry adds glittering details to her Prada ensemble.

Grammys 2021: Beyonce wears gold and black statement earrings.

Grammys 2021: Billie Eilish matches her Gucci outfit, complete with a bucket hat and fingerless gloves, with her nails.

SAG Awards 2021: Kerry Washington wears a beaded swim cap to match her Etro gown.

SAG Awards 2021: Jamie Chung makes a statement with her Edie Parker clutch.

BAFTAs 2021: Emerald Fennell's sparkling rings are designed by her father Theo Fennell.

Oscars 2021: Vanessa Kirby in a Cartier necklace.

Oscars 2021: Colman Domingo accessorizes with David Yurman jewelry.

Oscars 2021: Maria Bakalova drips in Moussaieff diamonds.

Oscars 2021: Zendaya layers Bulgari necklaces.

Oscars 2021: Jon Batiste accents his navy suit with a Dior pin, pastel pocket square, and red flower.

Golden Globes 2021: Sacha Baron Cohen and wife Isla Fisher looked chic in Alex Perry.

Grammys 2021: Jhené Aiko's Monsoori gown steals the spotlight, but Big Sean's Ermenegildo Zegna XXX suit holds its own on the red carpet.

Grammys 2021: Jackson Bridgers and Phoebe Bridgers go goth-glam, both in Thom Browne.

Grammys 2021: The Haim sisters coordinate in Prada.

Oscars 2021: Chloé Zhao and Joshua James Richards looked chic and sleek.

Oscars 2021: Riz Ahmed, in Prada, and Fatima Farheen Mirza were an elegant duo on the red carpet.

Oscars 2021: Viola Davis, in Alexander McQueen, and Julius Tennon twinned in white.

Oscars 2021: Steven Yeun, in Gucci, and Joana Pak went for an elegant, black-and-white matching look.

Oscars 2021: Carey Mulligan in Valentino Haute Couture

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