Oscars 2026: Decoding Priyanka Chopra’s Old Hollywood Glamour as a Presenter

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At the 98th Academy Awards, Priyanka Chopra Jonas made her return to the Oscars stage not only as a global star but also as a presenter, marking her first appearance at the event in close to nine years. Walking the red carpet with Nick Jonas, Priyanka made one of the most striking fashion statements of the night, an elegant and dramatic look that was inspired by classic Hollywood glamour.

The Gown: A Sculpted White Dior Creation

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For the occasion, Priyanka opted for a custom strapless white gown from Dior's Spring 2026 couture collection, which was a balance of simplicity and dramatic details.

The gown's silhouette consisted of:

• A structured strapless neckline that accentuated her shoulders
• A bodice that was figure-hugging, along with ruched details that created a definition in her waist area
• A thigh-high slit that added movement and modernity to the look
• Black and white tulle details along the thigh-high slit, creating contrast in colour
• A flowing train, which added glamour to the look.
• The monochrome palette gave the look a timeless feel while the high slit and sculpted tailoring added contemporary drama.

Jewellery: Statement Luxury by Bvlgari

Priyanka elevated the minimalist gown with striking high jewellery from Bvlgari.

One of Priyanka's most striking pieces of jewellery was this Serpenti Illusio high jewellery necklace, which included:

• A Madagascar Sapphire as the centerpiece
• A sprinkling of diamonds and emeralds
• A touch of onyx
• This was accompanied by matching earrings.

Hair & Makeup: Old Hollywood Elegance

The look was very Old Hollywood glamour, fitting for the classic gown.

Key elements included:

• Soft finger-wave inspired curls with a side part
• Silver eyeshadow and winged eyeliner for a touch of drama
• A brown red lip colour to add some warmth to the look
• The look was inspired by the red carpet looks of the Old Hollywood era, but it was still very current.

The Styling Narrative

Fashion critics commented that Priyanka's look had a touch of bridal elegance, such as the pure white gown and sparkling jewels, but still had a touch of boldness from the split and structured tailoring.

This look also carried on a trend in Priyanka's past looks for the Oscars. In past years, she has been known for going for sleek styles and glamorous couture, firmly cementing her status as one of the world's red carpet style icons.

The Couple Moment

Her look also served as a glamorous date night look. Nick Jonas paired his look with a classic black velvet tuxedo. He made sure that his styling was low-key so that all attention was on her couture look.