The sixth annual Academy Museum Gala lit up Los Angeles as stars gathered in support of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, raising crucial funds to preserve film history. The night's unofficial theme, Hollywood glamour, delivered a fresh, contemporary spin on classic film iconography across a star-studded red carpet featuring Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Dakota and Elle Fanning, Kate Hudson, A$AP Rocky, Cole Escola, and many more.

Celebrities embraced retro elegance through distinct, modern lenses. Hunter Schafer channeled Anita Ekberg in a black strapless Prada gown featuring a ribbon-trimmed thigh slit that revealed a stark white underlayer. Kim Kardashian turned heads in archival 1951 Balenciaga, pairing a pastel, embroidered silk gown with a trailing bust sash, a Leviev diamond collar, and a dramatic retro bouffant. Kendall Jenner brought custom Valentino polka dots to life in a monochrome design that mixed traditional dots on the bodice, oversized sequins on the skirt, and micro-patterned kitten heels. Pushing artistic boundaries, Inde Navarrette subverted traditional red-carpet style in a flesh-toned Schiaparelli creation complete with textured accents and a structured, tiered silhouette.

Even today's fashion muses infused archival aesthetics with runway-forward edge. Greta Lee dazzled in a 1920s-style beaded sheath by Jonathan Anderson for Dior, while Chanel ambassadors Hailey Bieber and Alexa Demie showcased sleek new designs by Matthieu Blazy. Far from a frozen-in-time homage, the evening proved that Hollywood's golden era continues to inspire a dynamic, modern narrative on fashion’s biggest stages.