Hollywood turned out in full force for one of the fall's biggest style nights. The Academy Museum Gala drew a star-studded crowd to Los Angeles, with Kerry Washington, Teyana Taylor,
and Janelle Monae among the names leading the fashion.
The evening delivered the high-drama red carpet the event has become known for.
The looks that stood out
The gala was held October 17 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Teyana Taylor co-hosted alongside Regina Hall and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, setting the tone for the night. Kerry Washington turned heads in a sparkly Elie Saab gown paired with a sleek bob, bringing the flair and high fashion the carpet is synonymous with.
Stylist Law Roach was one of the toasts of the evening, dressing a roster of stars including Tracee Ellis Ross, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Kim Kardashian, plus himself.
Law Roach's big night
Roach leaned into archival and runway fashion for his clients. According to reporting, he dressed Kim Kardashian in 1951 Balenciaga, Tracee Ellis Ross in a spring Balenciaga look, Jodie Turner-Smith in Mugler, and himself in Gaurav Gupta topped with a vintage Philip Treacy piece.
The curated looks underscored why the celebrity-stylist has become a star in his own right, with his carpet choices drawing nearly as much attention as the celebrities wearing them.
The honors and the cause
The night was not only about fashion. Actor Colman Domingo was presented with the Vantage Award, one of the evening's marquee honors. The gala doubled as a major fundraiser for the museum.
Organizers said the event raised more than $14 million to support the Academy Museum's exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programs, tying the glamour to a tangible benefit.
Why the gala matters
The Academy Museum Gala has quickly established itself as a key date on the awards-season calendar, blending film-industry prestige with a fashion showcase. Its growing roster of Black co-hosts and honorees has made it a notable platform for representation at a high-profile Hollywood event.
For the stars involved, it is both a style moment and a chance to back an institution dedicated to the history of film.
A platform for representation
The Academy Museum Gala has grown into more than a fashion showcase; it has become a stage where Black talent, hosts, and honorees are front and center at a major Hollywood institution. Having Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph co-host, and honoring Colman Domingo, signals a deliberate spotlight on voices the industry has not always centered. That visibility, paired with the fundraising, is part of why the event has climbed the awards-season calendar so quickly.
Where it stands
With more than $14 million raised and a carpet full of standout looks, the gala reinforced its place among the season's premier events. For Kerry Washington, Teyana Taylor, and the night's other stars, it was another reminder that the Academy Museum Gala has become a destination for both fashion and philanthropy.
