Even as the record-breaking success of A Star is Born has elevated Lady Gaga from pop superstar to serious thespian, the multitalented performer has never lost her sense of fun. Her arrival on the red carpet at the Hollywood and Highland Center was among the most anticipated tonight, and she delivered a look that was quintessentially her. After wearing everything from custom Celine to Valentino Couture during awards season the choice of a stately Alexander McQueen was a welcome surprise that reflected both her love of risk-taking fashion—she’s repeatedly listed Lee Alexander McQueen as her favorite designer—and her status as a double nominee.
Never one to choose a basic black dress, Gaga opted for a dramatic new red carpet silhouette. With its sculptural padded hips and lengthy train, the Sarah Burton design was an ultra-feminine choice with an editorial update that kept things exciting. By accentuating an area of the body many dresses merely glide over, the dress offered a sexy and fashion-forward twist on the traditional Oscar gown.
Gaga scored the ultimate accessory to complete the look: a Tiffany diamond whose legendary fancy yellow stone was first discovered in 1877 and has led a storied life since. The diamond was displayed at the 1983 World’s Fair, used in the promotional materials for Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and featured in the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris during the mid-nineties. Despite its hundred-year history, the diamond has only been worn by three women: socialite Mrs. Mary Whitehouse, Audrey Hepburn, and now Lady Gaga.
Valued at more than 30 million dollars, the necklace featuring the stone and 100 more carats of white diamonds added the perfect final touch to Gaga's look. Whether or not the famous gems serve as a good luck charm remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Gaga pulled off a movie star moment for the ages.
