With a host of Hollywood A-listers from all over the world, the Annual Academy Museum Gala should be one of the year’s greatest fashion events.
But, as they arrived at thestar-studded 5th annual Gala at the Ted Mann Theatre in LA on Saturday night, several stars failed to impress despite a series of bold and striking looks.
Among the style blunders was a peculiar masked look from none other than red carpet queenKim Kardashian– which left her head entirely covered by a flesh-toned mask.
The SKIMS founder, 44, donned a tan-colored gown with a corset bodice that flaunted her toned figure in a move that left many wondering if she was celebrating Halloween early.
The mask encased her entire head and hair as she posed for photographers in a nude Maison Margiela gown with a skintight corset bodice.
The gown also had sleeves attached to the hem of the skirt, creating a bat-like wing effect as Kardashian raised her arms to fix her mask or place her hands on her waist, and even had a claw-like manicure.
American actress Elle Fanning, 27, also suffered from a rare fashion miss as she opted for a Balenciaga ensemble with a bizarre red feathered skirt.
The look seemed to be even more unusual as she turned to the side, as the red embellishment was only attached to the front of the look.
Among the style blunders at the Annual Academy Museum Gala was a peculiar masked look from none other than red carpet queen Kim Kardashian
American actress Elle Fanning, 27, also suffered from a rare fashion miss as she opted for a Balenciaga ensemble with a bizarre red feathered skirt
Also opting for feathers wasactressNaomi Watts, 57, who showed off her sense of style in light blue dress and simple black heels.
Despite the stunning flow of the dress, aspects such as the opened-up shoulders and the sudden addition of the feathers at the end took away from its simple effect.
Cara Delevingne, also 33, dazzled in a glitzy silver gown with a ruffled blue neckline.
The halter neck design ensured Cara turned heads throughout the evening, while gorgeous floral details connected the dress at the back.
However, the blue ruffles sat awkwardly on her neck, accidentally becoming the statement piece of the ensemble.
Charli XCX led the famous faces posing up a storm as she rocked a dramatic black lace and leather gown with a daring neckline and drop waist.
The newly-married singer, 33, was sure to turn heads in the structured number which was accessorised with a diamond necklace.
However, her thick black leather skirt gave a heavy feel to the entire outfit, and overwhelmed its overall impression.
Michelle Monaghan attends the 5th Annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Ted Mann Theater
Elsewhere model Cara, 33, dazzled in a glitzy silver gown with a ruffled blue neckline as she posed
The back featured beautiful flower detailing – however a blue ruffle detail sat awkwardly on her neck
Actress Naomi Watts showed off her sophisticated sense of style in light blue feathered dress and simple black heels
Naomi made an appearance with her husbandBilly Crudup
Another of the more quirky looks included actress and director Rebecca Hall, 43, who opted for a bold paint-effect corset dress.
The look left little to the imagination, though the lower half of the look was much more formal, with a simple black maxi skirt.
Olivia Wilde looked sleek in a black Saint Laurent maxi dress as she attended the gala.
Adding chunky jewellery and glamorous make-up, the relatively simple dress allowed the director to glow.
But with such a stunning range of bright and bold ensembles, Olivia’s monochrome look swayed slightly on the dull side and appeared not quite fitting for the red carpet.
Other British stars in attendance included Ed Sheeran, Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne and Orlando Bloom.
This year’s gala co-chairs included celebrities such as Jon M. Chu, Viola Davis, Robert Downey Jr. and Jennifer Hudson.
Amy Homma – theAcademy Museum director and president – recently issued a statement in regards to Saturday’s ceremony, per The Hollywood Reporter.
Actress and director Rebecca Hall wowed in a paint-effect corset dress
She looked great in the quirky number – but the daring top of the look seemed at odds to her very formal black maxi skirt
A sea of stylish British celebrities were out in force for the star-studded 5th Annual Academy Museum Gala in LA on Saturday night, including Charli XCX
She looked great in the black leather dress which featured a lace trim on the cleavage – however the skirt appeared to overwhelm the ensemble
‘The Academy Museum gala is a special evening dedicated to bringing together individuals to champion the celebration, advancement and preservation of cinema.’
Homma added: ‘As we gather for a fifth year, we are honoured to recognize Penelope Cruz, Walter Salles, Bruce Springsteen and Bowen Yang – storytellers whose influence has been proven to resonate in film and beyond.
‘We are so thankful to founding supporters of the museum, including our partner Rolex, for their long-standing commitment to cinema, and our co-chairs for hosting this important event.’
The event raises money for the museum, including for their exhibitions and education programmes.
