Of all the fabrics, velvet would definitely win an Oscar in our book. These five celebs agree. From Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya to Oscar presenter Matthew McConaughey, here are the guys who stood out among the sea of black tuxedos by wearing velvet blazers to the 90th annual Academy Awards.
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Published Mar 5, 2018
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Ansel Elgort
Elgort’s plush green dinner jacket made us say, “Oh, baby (driver).”
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Daniel Kaluuya
The Get Out star opted for an unexpected rich bronze hue when choosing his Brunello Cucinelli blazer.
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Armie Hammer
As if Hammer’s chiseled jawline weren’t enough, his Giorgio Armani velvet suit really caught our eye.
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Mahershala Ali
Ali’s vivid emerald-green jacket was just the pop of color that made his all-black ensemble stand out.
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And Finally, Matthew Mcconaughey
McConaughey took the classic tux up a notch with a black velvet blazer and red bow tie. Alright, alright, alright.
