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Oscars 2021 red carpet: Carey Mulligan, Andra Day, Leslie Odom Jr. and more strike gold through style

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A look at MVPs of Oscars red carpet
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ByJacqueline Laurean Yates
April 26, 2021, 6:36 PM

While this year's Oscars fashion was quite different, one alluring hue that remained a true classic was gold.

Gilded metallics were all the rage and reigned supreme as one of the biggest standout trends on the red carpet.

From Carey Mulligan's hard-to-miss Valentino sparkle to Questlove's crocs, gold popped up several times and was hard to miss.

Ahead, see and swoon over celebrity looks that were a gleaming nod to Oscars statue gold.

Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan walks the red carpet at the 93rd Oscars on April 25, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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The best actress nominee glowed in a two-piece Valentino Haute Couture look that included a strapless crop top and full ballgown-style skirt. She paired the look with an updo hairstyle and neutral-toned makeup.

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Leslie Odom Jr.

Leslie Odom, Jr., walked the red carpet at the 93rd Oscars in Los Angeles, April 25, 2021.
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The two-time Oscar nominee looked dapper in a double-brested suit designed by Brioni. He finished the look with shiny patent-leather black shoes.

Andra Day

In this handout photo provided by A.M.P.A.S., Andra Day attends the 93rd Annual Academy Awards at Union Station on April 25, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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"The United States Vs. Billie Holiday" star wore a sultry swoon-worthy custom Vera Wang ensemble paired with Tiffany & Co. jewels, and a gorgeous curly updo.

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