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Photos: Special Edition: The 84th Annual Academy Awards

At the 2012 Oscars the familiar red-carpet stunners once again delivered knockout performances, but many fresh-faced newcomers also impressed with their fearless fashion choices. Whether opting for red, winter-white haute couture, or basic black tie, it’s clear this year’s best dressed all deserve a standing ovation.

  • Image may contain Gwyneth Paltrow Human Person Clothing Apparel Fashion Evening Dress Gown Robe and Premiere
    Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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    Who: Gwyneth Paltrow
    What: Tom Ford and Jimmy Choo shoes
    Where: The 84th Annual Academy Awards
    When: February 26, 2012

  • This image may contain Michelle Williams Red Carpet Premiere Fashion Red Carpet Premiere Human and Person
    Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
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    Who: Michelle Williams
    What: Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta bag, and Fred Leighton for Forevermark necklace
    Where: The 84th Annual Academy Awards
    When: February 26, 2012

  • Image may contain Emma Stone Human Person Fashion Red Carpet Premiere Red Carpet Premiere Wedding and Wedding Gown
    Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
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    Who: Emma Stone
    What: Giambattista Valli Couture, Louis Vuitton jewelry and clutch, and Brian Atwood shoes
    Where: The 84th Annual Academy Awards
    When: February 26, 2012

  • Image may contain Jessica Chastain Human Person Premiere Fashion Red Carpet and Red Carpet Premiere
    Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
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    Who: Jessica Chastain
    What: Alexander McQueen, Brian Atwood shoes, and Harry Winston jewelry
    Where: The 84th Annual Academy Awards
    When: February 26, 2012

  • Image may contain Rooney Mara Human Person Premiere Fashion Red Carpet Red Carpet Premiere Clothing and Wedding Gown
    Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage
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    Who: Rooney Mara
    What: Givenchy Couture and Fred Leighton jewelry
    Where: The 84th Annual Academy Awards
    When: February 26, 2012