Elton John AIDS Foundation
There’s a new “it” party in town on Oscar night. Arrivals for this party were packs with stars and style, including high points from Victoria Beckham (wearing a dress from the Fall 2010 of her namesake line), and Alan Cumming – showing that, yes, men CAN participate in fashion.
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Vanity Fair
The Vanity Fair party is almost as big as the Oscars ceremony itself – at least the red carpet is. Many attendees even do a wardrobe change for the party, which seems to have more fashion relevance these days than the sponsoring magazine.
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Click here to see red carpet fashion from the Academy Awards ceremony.

• Catherine Malandrino Silk-chiffon mini dress, $625 at net-a-porter.com
• Christian Louboutin Straratata 140 glitter sandals, $1,045 at mytheresa.com
• Inge Christopher Hard Case Snake Clutch, $144 at lorisshoes.com
• Vanessa Bruno Mongolian goat stole, $186 at theoutnet.com
• Anita Ko 18-karat gold Panther studs, $1,380 at net-a-porter.com
• Dominic Jones Claw Ring, $479 at brownsfashion.com
• TOTAL: $3,859 (plus shipping!)

• Lipsy Tiger Print Dress, $62 at Oli Online
• ROYE, $50 at aldoshoes.com
• Bright pink silk piped clutch bag, $32 at debenhams.com
• Colorful Agate Earrings, $24 at urbanoutfitters.com
• metallic shine tights, $28 at calvinklein.com
• TOTAL: $196 (plus shipping!)

Lipsy Tiger Print Dress Printed strapless dress with boned corset, fitted deep waistband and panelled pleated skirt. Back zip fastening. Hand wash. 97% Cotton, 3% Elastane. Length approx. 88 cm (35 ins).