Best Looks From the Academy Museum Gala: The Party That Brought Together Los Javis and Taylor Swift

Emma Caldwell
October 19, 2026

The sixth edition of the Academy Museum Gala was the occasion to bring together some of Hollywood’s most acclaimed faces. Stars from music, cinema, and fashion attended an event that featured Spanish representation, and we even saw part of the team from La bola negra walking the red carpet and giving their all on the night. The memories include images of Los Javis, Guitarricadelafuente, or Miguel Bernardeau alongside artists of Taylor Swift’s caliber, whose music anchored one of the night’s great moments.

The event, once again, maintained its charitable character. All proceeds go to the exhibitions, screenings, and educational programs run by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. The celebrities involved wanted to show their commitment to culture, but they also knew how to use the showcase to flaunt their best styles, giving us a red carpet moment to remember.

Architectural designs, impossible volumes, and details crafted to shine walked the red carpet. Notable houses were represented, including Armani Privé, Dior, and Valentino, but there was room for a few surprises ranging from the most avant-garde proposals to a homage to vintage elegance in haute couture. This gala was not only a moment to celebrate culture and share impressions among international stars; it was also a golden occasion to celebrate fashion, and these were our favorites.


Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

The singer dazzled in a custom-made Christian Dior dress with a strapless neckline, a pleated gauze skirt, and a shimmering gray pendant that adds brightness to the rest of the garment.


Demi Moore

Demi Moore

The designer chosen by Demi Moore was Standing Ground, responsible for designing this spectacular dress with an asymmetric neckline and a train and maxi-volume skirt in mauve.


Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian

One of the night’s most spectacular looks was Kim Kardashian’s, who revived a vintage 1951 Balenciaga with a ruched strapless neckline in dusty pink and a skirt featuring exquisite embroidery.


Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson

In pure Old Hollywood style, Kate Hudson posed in an Armani Privé dress where the spotlight returns to the volume of the waves sweeping across the garment and making it stand out.


Ana de Armas

Ana de Armas

Among the most original and sophisticated looks of the night, we found Ana de Armas’s choice, who went all-black with this Louis Vouitton design featuring a geometric neckline and a mermaid cut.


Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber’s bubblegum pink Chanel, so faithful to her style, was another of the night’s most talked-about looks, managing to combine good taste with the youthful essence that characterizes her so well.


Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

The Odyssey actress chose sheer details with this look by Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann, featuring a strong presence of geometric patterns.


Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner showed that prints can be a great option for elegant events. In her case, she opted for a white and black Valentino polka-dot dress matched with matching printed pumps that are highly flattering.


Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson’s look is by Carolina Herrera, as evidenced by the white shirt paired with a mint-green gauze skirt and a lime-green clutch.


Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried

The actress wore a Prada custom-made dress with a square neckline in black, paired with Tiffany & Co. jewelry that brought light and sparkle to the ensemble.


Sarah Pidgeon

Sarah Pidgeon

Sarah Pidgeon was one of the most original of the night thanks to Chanel’s red sequin dress. Midi-length and with pockets, this piece helped the Love Story actress become one of the event’s standout figures.


Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter also went for color, in this case a bold electric blue with Giorgio Armani cut-outs that pairs with jewelry featuring details in the same color.

Emma Caldwell
Emma Caldwell
I’m Clara Desrosiers, a writer and fashion editor based in Toronto. I founded Backdoor Toronto to explore the intersection of fashion, identity, and culture through honest storytelling. My work is driven by curiosity, community, and a love for the creative pulse that defines this city.