Velvet Looks Swept the Oscars Red Carpet

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From velvet gowns to velvet tuxedos both the men and women embraced the rich fabric at the 2017 Academy Awards Sunday night.

Michael Strahan looked uber handsome in a blue velvet tuxedo. Slaying with the blue velvet trend, Taraji P Henson brought heat to the red carpet in a deep blue Alberta Ferretti gown.

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Thank you, Taraji, for this super sexy red carpet moment. Throwing love back to the men, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson who also sported blue velvet at the awards show.

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Brie Larson

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Brie Larson in Oscar de la Renta.

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Busy Philipps

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Taraji P. Henson

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Taraji P. Henson in Alberta Ferretti and Nirav Modi jewelry.

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Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian

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Michael Strahan

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Velvet Looks Swept the Oscars Red Carpet