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Chanel's Star-Studded Pre-Oscars Dinner Draws Hollywood's Finest
A-listers like Jessie Buckley, Teyana Taylor, and Sarah Pidgeon dazzled in Chanel's latest designs at the annual event.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 8:37pm
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Chanel's 17th annual pre-Oscars dinner in Beverly Hills on March 14 brought together a who's who of Hollywood, including nominees, actors, musicians, directors, and writers. The event, which serves as the unofficial kickoff to Oscars weekend, featured a slew of stylish attendees decked out in the latest from Chanel's Matthieu Blazy-designed collections.
Why it matters
Chanel has long been intertwined with the Oscars, from dressing stars on the red carpet to supporting the film industry through partnerships and events. The pre-Oscars dinner is a chance for the brand to celebrate its deep ties to cinema while also showcasing its latest fashions on some of the entertainment world's biggest names.
The details
The dinner guest list included Oscar nominees like Teyana Taylor and Jessie Buckley, as well as rising style stars like Sarah Pidgeon, Gracie Abrams, and Lily-Rose Depp. The attendees donned an array of Chanel's latest designs, from Buckley's powder blue silk embellished top to Depp's sheer rhinestone-lined grey muslin set. Other standout looks included Taylor's multicolor shearling coat, Pidgeon's mint-hued embroidered silk dress, and Kristen Stewart's black embroidered skirt set.
- The 17th annual Chanel pre-Oscars dinner took place on March 14, 2026.
The players
Chanel
A French luxury fashion house and one of the most iconic brands in the world, with deep ties to the film industry dating back to founder Gabrielle Chanel's partnerships with leading filmmakers.
Charles Finch
A British film producer who co-hosts the annual Chanel pre-Oscars dinner with the brand.
Jessie Buckley
An Irish actress and Oscar nominee for Best Actress for her role in the film Hamnet.
Teyana Taylor
An American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer who is a frontrunner for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar.
Sarah Pidgeon
An American actress known for her breakout role in the Ryan Murphy anthology series Love Story.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
Chanel's pre-Oscars dinner continues to be a must-attend event for Hollywood's elite, showcasing the brand's deep ties to the film industry and its ability to attract the entertainment world's biggest style stars, who turn out in force to celebrate the upcoming Academy Awards in Chanel's latest designs.
