RED CARPET SHOWDOWN OF THE WEEK: Regina King vs Janelle Monáe

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Kittens.

Darlings.

Sweeties.

There could be no other choices this week. And we want you to know. T and Lo are truly at war over this one.

T’s Pick: Regina King in Atelier Versace at the Oscars

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T’s Defense: I have to admit, this solidified something for me I didn’t realize until this year. I want the best actress nominees and winners – the standard-bearers –  to serve up a dazzling and glamorous elegance more than I want them to push the envelope or make me gag with their fierceness. I still love some good head-turning, jaw-dropping fashion on the Oscars red carpet, but I appreciate when an actress chooses to set herself apart as a figure of achievement and I think this look – which is FLAWLESS – does that perfectly. She has put herself up on that pedestal looking exactly as if she belonged there. 

L’s Pick: Janelle Monáe in Ralph Lauren at the Oscars

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Lo’s Defense:  Must I? Really? Because this is so stunning and weird and awesome; so queer and out-there and off-the-beaten path that I’d probably just love it for those reasons alone, but it’s also just incredibly on-brand for her. And so outside the Ralph Lauren box that I feel I need to commend the team for doing so right by her. It’s memorably and beautiful and a perfect representation of its wearer. You couldn’t ask for a better Oscars red carpet look.

TWO VERY DISTINCT TAKES ON OSCAR FASHION OMG HOW WILL YOU HANDLE ALL OF THIS?

Vote now and get us to stop fighting, kittens!

Style Credits:
Regina King: Custom Atelier Versace Peach-toned Silk Dress with a Swarovski-crystal Hand-embroidered Asymmetric Bodice | Harry Winston Draperie Diamond Bracelet, Carpet Diamond Ring, Sparkling Cluster Diamond Ring, 2.34 carats, set in platinum and Crossover Diamond Ring | Stuart Weitzman ShoesStyled by Wayman + Micah | Hair by Larry Sims | Makeup by Latrice Johnson

Janelle Monáe: Custom Ralph Lauren Gown Studded with Dégradé Crystals Featuring a Draped Hood and Open Portrait Back to the Sculptural Skirt in Lacquered Silk Lamé | Forevermark ‘Lace of Light’ Diamond Choker, Rings and Studs
Styled by Alexandra Mandelkorn | Hair by Nikki Nelms | Makeup by Jessica Smalls | Nails by Sreynin Peng

[Photo Credit: ABC/RICK ROWELL, INSTARImages]

• Alexandra Mandelkorn
• Atelier Versace
• Best of the Week
• Forevermark
• Harry Winston
• Janelle Monáe
• Oscars
• Oscars 2020
• Ralph Lauren
• Red Carpet
• Red Carpet Showdown
• Regina King
• Stuart Weitzman
• Versace
• Wayman + Micah