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Hollywood shimmered after the 98th Academy Awards, but the true spectacle unfolded at the exclusive Vanity Fair after-party. This year, a deliberate shift towards intimacy redefined the event, halving the guest list in a bold move to recapture a bygone era of glamour.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art hosted the evening, still buzzing from the awards ceremony whereOne Battle After Anotherclaimed the coveted Best Picture prize. Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley were also celebrated for their leading performances, adding to the night’s electric atmosphere.

Kim Kardashian arrived, a vision in gold, her towering platform heels demanding attention. Yet, a surprising twist accompanied the classic hue – vibrant contact lenses and a deliberately undone hairstyle, a departure from her typically polished presentation.

A split image of Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.

Her sisters, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, followed close behind. Kendall opted for a soft baby blue, while Kylie made a statement, not just with her black gown and dramatic slit, but with her companion: Timothée Chalamet, supporting her after his evening at the awards.

It was fitting that Kris Jenner, the matriarch, was present on Mother’s Day. She graced the carpet in a whimsical tulle dress, her hand elegantly gloved as she arrived with Corey Gamble, embodying a timeless Hollywood elegance.

But the night wasn’t without its bolder choices. Emilie Livingston, wife of Jeff Goldblum, turned heads in a revealing leotard and sheer tights, a striking contrast to her husband’s more conservative attire. The couple’s contrasting styles sparked conversation amongst onlookers.

Kim Kardashian arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, navigating recent speculation, chose a classic suit and grey shirt combination, subtly dismissing James Bond rumors with their understated elegance. Meanwhile, Julia Fox embraced a dramatic period aesthetic, complete with a detailed floral bodice and exaggerated shoulders.

Sarah Pidgeon, currently portraying Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, offered a clever nod to her role, arriving in a perfectly tailored Calvin Klein ensemble. The choice felt both intentional and effortlessly chic.

Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson, recent parents, were also in attendance, radiating a quiet joy as they navigated their new chapter. Their presence added a touch of modern family to the star-studded event.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Timoth??e Chalamet and Kylie Jenner attend the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)

The Vanity Fair party, once legendary for its sprawling guest list in the 1990s – inviting icons like Tom Cruise, Prince, and Robert De Niro – had gradually lost its exclusive edge. This year’s revamp, spearheaded by editor Mark Guiducci, aimed to restore that coveted sense of intimacy, banning social media and limiting press access.

The result was a night that felt different, a return to the hushed glamour and carefully curated atmosphere that once defined Hollywood’s most exclusive after-party. It was a night where whispers replaced hashtags, and genuine connection took center stage.

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