Looks We Love: Janelle Monae Is A Lady In Crimson At The Vanity Fair Oscars Party

A colour as timeless as it is eye-catching.

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Janelle Monae, giving us structured fierceness in a bold head-to-toe red ensemble at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party. The actress and singer tends to opt for suits with a twist on the red carpet and she did not disappoint in this striking two piece. 

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Why It Works:

From dresses to jackets, crimson dominated the catwalk during International Fashion Weeks. Valentino, a designer with a penchant for this colour, would’ve been proud to see how consistently it showed up in ‘street styles’ pre his Autumn/Winter catwalk show. 

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And, of course, crimson red made an appearance on the Valentino catwalk, too. 

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Allesandra Ambrosio, Isla Fisher and Leslie Mann, who also looked radiant in their red gowns while attending the Oscars after party. 

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Follow Their Lead

This Basic Red Bandeau from Pretty Little Thing is an easy win at £5 and can be worn as both daywear and party wear. For an Oscar-worthy dress, head to Topshop: perhaps this Backless Fishtail Maxi dress (£25) will be your new favourite. And H&M’s Short Lace Dress (£39.99) is a look we can get behind as it’s perfect for summer picnics, weddings and parties.