Emma Stone arrived at the 2026 Oscars Nominees Luncheon in Los Angeles on Tuesday wearing a striking black minidress designed by Julie de Libran. The actress, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, showcased the Emma Stone Oscar Dress from de Libran’s spring 2026 couture collection, combining sophistication and modern styling.
Details of the Couture Dress and Styling Choices
The long-sleeve black dress featured a plunging neckline accented by a delicate rosette at the base, blending feminine details with tailored elements such as contrasting fabric on the lapels and hip pocket flaps. Stone completed her look with sheer black tights and black Aquazzura strappy sandal heels, maintaining a minimalist approach that emphasized the dress’s sleek design. Her accessories remained understated, allowing the outfit to remain the focal point of her luncheon ensemble.
Hair and Makeup Complement the Outfit
Stone’s hairstyle evolved from her former pixie cut to a shaggy auburn bob with textured, face-framing layers. Her makeup highlighted bold brows, defined eyes, and a neutral pink lip, creating a fresh yet polished appearance. The actress frequently teams up with stylist Petra Flannery to curate her distinctive red carpet looks, ensuring her style always remains refined and intentional.
About Julie de Libran’s Spring 2026 Couture Collection
Julie de Libran’s spring 2026 couture line debuted in January during Paris Couture Week. The collection was conceived to honor craftsmanship, couture artistry, friendship, and female strength.
“In this collection, de Libran said she wanted to celebrate savoir-faire, couture, friendship but also beauty, intimacy and the strength of women,”
Lily Templeton wrote in WWD’s review.
Templeton further described the meticulous nature of the collection’s pieces, highlighting their complex craftsmanship with labor-intensive designs requiring over 100 hours of work each.
“For sure, there were craft-intensive pieces that reminded one of patience and painstaking execution, such as a richly embroidered pajama suit, handwoven raffia skirts with hand-cut sequins or a denim tea dress with overall fringing. Each required upward from 100 hours to make,”
Lily Templeton wrote.
Stone’s Oscar Nomination and Competing Actresses
Emma Stone is vying for the Best Actress award for her role in Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, a frequent collaborator of hers. This year’s Best Actress category includes fellow nominees Kate Hudson for Song Sung Blue, Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Renate Reinsve for Sentimental Value, and Jessie Buckley for Hamnet. Stone’s nomination adds to her previous Oscar wins, underscoring her continued impact in cinema.
