With a silent film scooping a plethora of gongs this year, the 84th Academy Awards undoubtedly had a retro feel.
And as the stars stepped out onto the red carpet it appeared that Oscar fashion also made a return to the black and white era.
Angelina Jolie lead the way stepping out in a dramatic dark velvet gown which boasted a thigh-high split to devastating effect.
The actress, 36, arrived on the red carpet with partner Brad Pitt and she looked stunning in the simple strapless gown which she had teamed with peep-toe heels and a flash of red lipstick.
Brad, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role, had brought along his parents Jane and William Pitt, and Angelina was seen holding their hands as the group made their way up the carpet.
While Angelina had opted to show off her statement look in the Atelier Versace piece, other stars decided to step out in light and white gowns - which have proved popular throughout the awards season this year.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Cameron Diaz were just two stars to take on the trend, with the Contagion star showing off simple lines in Tom Ford.
Paltrow's dress boasted capped sleeves and an elegant cape detail which hung off her shoulders for a statement look.
Diaz stepped out the strapless Gucci gown which displayed a simple body but offered drama in the train with a tiered ruffled hemline and flashes of sequin embellishment.
Jennifer Lopez, who graced the red carpet without her toyboy boyfriend Casper Smart, showed off her curves in a plunging cream dress by Zuhair Murad.
The American Idol judge teamed the gown, which also boasted a dipped back neckline, with a large bun piled on top of her head.
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo actress Rooney Mara also stuck to the dazzling white trend and stepped out in a flowing white gown by Givenchy which boasted a plunging neckline as well as dipped back detail.
Sandra Bullock teamed both the dark and light trends by wearing a stunning monochrome dress by Marchesa, adding extra glamour with gold detailing around the waist and sleeves.
Of course not everyone kept to black and white and there were plenty of flashes of colour with many stars opting for bold and bright looks.
She teamed the feminine dress with a $1 million diamond necklace from ForeverMark gems.
Speaking to Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet the My Week With Marilyn star admitted she knew little about the blonde bombshell before she took on the role.
The mother-of-one explained that she spent months researching the role and admitted her perception of the actress changed, she gushed: 'She is smarter than you would imagine she was sadder than you would imagine.'
When she was asked who she looks up to Michelle returned a compliment paid to her by Kate Winslet, who gushed about her acting ability recently. She said: 'I’m so crazy about her it’s the greatest compliment of my life. I feel like she has made the path and we are all following it.'
Emma Stone, Jessica Chastain and Berenice Bejo all showed off fire-red hues which certainly heated up the red carpet.
The 23-year-old Help star looked stunning in a deep pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown which boasted a large bow around the neck.
Her co-star and Best Actress in A Supporting Role nominee Jessica Chastain looked incredible in a flowing black gown with intricate gold detail by Alexander McQueen which she teamed with $2million worth of Harry Winston jewels.
Berenice, who stepped out in Elie Saab couture, told MailOnline: 'It's red for a film role. In fact for two film parts I have to have my hair red so it will be like this for a few weeks.'
Bejo, a best supporting actress contender, wore a figure hugging mint green beaded gown with a train, matched with emerald earrings.
Nominee George Clooney arrived on the red carpet looking dapper in an Armani suit but his accessory came in the form of Stacy Keibler who looked stunning in a golden gown by Marchesa, an outfit that resembled the award statues.
Her dramatic gown complimented her figure to perfection and the rose-shaped rouched detail around her hip finished off her look.
He told MailOnline: 'I took a nice walk on the beach, did a work out and had two cups of English breakfast tea'.
Branagh is in the Best Supporting Actor category for his portrayal of Laurence Olivier in My Week With Marilyn.
When asked what designer she was wearing the Sister smiled, looked down at her habit and said:' Benedictine black '
Following hot on her heels was Sacha Baron Cohen in full military dictator regalia.
He had been warned by the Academy's authority to consider not wearing the costume he sports in the comedy The Dictator but he defied them.
He marched with an entourage shouting out military commands and security officials made no moves to remove him from the carpet.
But he did cause chaos when he ran into Ryan Seacrest and tipped 'the ashes' of 'his friend and tennis partner Kim Jong Il' onto the TV presenter.
And as the stars stepped out onto the red carpet it appeared that Oscar fashion also made a return to the black and white era.
Angelina Jolie lead the way stepping out in a dramatic dark velvet gown which boasted a thigh-high split to devastating effect.
Leggy lady: Angelina Jolie stole the show on the red carpet at the 84th Annual Academy Awards in a black velvet gown with a thigh high split
They are all white: Gwyneth Paltrow looked incredible in her oyster coloured Tom Ford dress with caped detail, while Cameron Diaz showed off her figure in a Gucci gown which boasted a simple basque with a dramatic train
Brad, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role, had brought along his parents Jane and William Pitt, and Angelina was seen holding their hands as the group made their way up the carpet.
While Angelina had opted to show off her statement look in the Atelier Versace piece, other stars decided to step out in light and white gowns - which have proved popular throughout the awards season this year.
Caped crusader: Gwyneth Paltrow looked simple and elegant in her Tom Ford ensemble which boasted clean cut lines and a cape detail
The ruffled effect: Cameron Diaz stepped out in a curve-hugging Gucci ensemble and the simple bustier of the dress was complimented with a full feathered train
Working her magic: The actress cut a poised figure as she stood and smiled for the camera
Stealing the show: Angelina knew exactly how to stand in her dress and stuck her leg out of the split to emphasis the bold dress
My lady: Brad Pitt held Angelina's hand and the pair shared an intimate look as they posed up on the red carpet
Paltrow's dress boasted capped sleeves and an elegant cape detail which hung off her shoulders for a statement look.
Diaz stepped out the strapless Gucci gown which displayed a simple body but offered drama in the train with a tiered ruffled hemline and flashes of sequin embellishment.
Keeping up with the Pitts: Angelina was seen holding hands with Brad's parents Jane and William Pitt
Me and my girls: The actor, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role posed up with his mother Jane and his partner Angelina
The American Idol judge teamed the gown, which also boasted a dipped back neckline, with a large bun piled on top of her head.
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo actress Rooney Mara also stuck to the dazzling white trend and stepped out in a flowing white gown by Givenchy which boasted a plunging neckline as well as dipped back detail.
Hitting the high (fashion) notes: Jennifer Lopez certainly made an impact in her dramatic cream gown by Zuhair Murad
Black and gold: Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain looked incredible in a flowing black gown with intricate gold detail by Alexander McQueen which she teamed with $2million worth of Harry Winston jewels
Simply Stunning: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara looked incredible in a flowing white gown by Givenchy
Bridesmaid actress Rose Byrne stuck to black, donning a glittering Vivienne Westwood gown and Anna Faris also opted for a similar look. Sandra Bullock teamed both the dark and light trends by wearing a stunning monochrome dress by Marchesa, adding extra glamour with gold detailing around the waist and sleeves.
Of course not everyone kept to black and white and there were plenty of flashes of colour with many stars opting for bold and bright looks.
Nude, bold and simple shapes: Kristen Wiig, Penelope Ann Miller and Shailene Woodley showed off different styles on the red carpet
Golden Girl: Best Actress winner Meryl Streep looked like the statue she took home in her golden Lanvin dress while, right, Best Supporting Actress Octavia Spencer looked lovely in a full-length cream dress
Michelle Williams, who is nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role stepped out onto carpet in a Louis Vuitton dress in a bright coral hue, which boasted tiered detail around the skirt. She teamed the feminine dress with a $1 million diamond necklace from ForeverMark gems.
Bold and bright: Michelle Williams looked incredible in her tiered bright coral Louis Vuitton dress and Bottega Veneta while Viola Davis who is also nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role, looked incredible in a green dress by Vera Wang
Elegant: Michelle's dress looked great from the back and the tiered train looked incredible in contrast with the red carpet
Say cheese: The mother-of-one didn't appear fazed by the number of photographers
The mother-of-one explained that she spent months researching the role and admitted her perception of the actress changed, she gushed: 'She is smarter than you would imagine she was sadder than you would imagine.'
When she was asked who she looks up to Michelle returned a compliment paid to her by Kate Winslet, who gushed about her acting ability recently. She said: 'I’m so crazy about her it’s the greatest compliment of my life. I feel like she has made the path and we are all following it.'
Old friends: Busy Philipps and Michelle, who starred together in Dawson's Creek many years ago posed together on the carpet
Helping hand: Viola Davis was seen being steadied by her husband Julius Tennon
The 23-year-old Help star looked stunning in a deep pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown which boasted a large bow around the neck.
Her co-star and Best Actress in A Supporting Role nominee Jessica Chastain looked incredible in a flowing black gown with intricate gold detail by Alexander McQueen which she teamed with $2million worth of Harry Winston jewels.
Fire red hues: There was no shortage of red-headed stars on the carpet at the Academy Awards with Emma Stone, Jessica Castain and Berenice Bejo
Polka dot princess: Natalie Portman looked incredible in a strapless scarlet gown which boasted polka dot detail which was vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior from 1954
Sparkling star: Rose Byrne showed off her trim shape in a sparkling gown which was covered in sequins
Berenice Bejo, leading lady of silent film sensation The Artist, was another to add a first touch of glamour on the red carpet - and was sporting red hair.Berenice, who stepped out in Elie Saab couture, told MailOnline: 'It's red for a film role. In fact for two film parts I have to have my hair red so it will be like this for a few weeks.'
Bejo, a best supporting actress contender, wore a figure hugging mint green beaded gown with a train, matched with emerald earrings.
Golden couple: Nominee George Clooney looked extremely dapper in his suit and had the perfect compliment on his arm, his girlfriend Stacy Keibler
Monochrome maiden: Sandra Bullock opted for a black and cream ensemble with gold detailing Bridesmaids star Wendi McLendon-Covey opted for a fairy-tale dusted pink gown while Anna Faris stepped out covered from neck to toe in sequins
She was escorted by husband Michel Hazanavicius who directed The Artist.Nominee George Clooney arrived on the red carpet looking dapper in an Armani suit but his accessory came in the form of Stacy Keibler who looked stunning in a golden gown by Marchesa, an outfit that resembled the award statues.
Her dramatic gown complimented her figure to perfection and the rose-shaped rouched detail around her hip finished off her look.
Berry nice: Bridesmaids star Maya Rudolph looked incredible in a grape coloured gown which boasted lace embellishment around the waist and on her sleeves
Like a dream: Penelope Cruz breezed onto the red carpet in a timeless off-the-shoulder dress in a blue-grey hue
Red carpet glamour: Melissa McCarthy opted for powder pink, Missi Pyle stepped out in light aqua while Ellie Kemper stepped out glittering in sequins
Kenneth Branagh who walked the red carpet with wife Lindsay in Caroline Herrera, said he spent the day doing 'nice things' before attending the Oscar ceremony in Hollywood.He told MailOnline: 'I took a nice walk on the beach, did a work out and had two cups of English breakfast tea'.
Branagh is in the Best Supporting Actor category for his portrayal of Laurence Olivier in My Week With Marilyn.
Royal approval: Prince Albert of Monaco and his wife Princess Charlene attended the awards ceremony
Shade of red: The Artist's Berenice Bejo, who is nominated for best supporting actress, stepped onto the carpet with her hair dyed red along with husband Michel Hazanavicius, who directed the film. Seen right, Star Trek's Zachary Quinto and writer-director J.C. Chandor
Sister Dolores Hart who features in an Oscar nominated documentary called God Is the Bigger Elvis stepped out onto the red carpet more than five decades after she last attended the event. She last attended the Oscars in 1959 when she was a Hollywood starlet and co starred with Elvis in several films.When asked what designer she was wearing the Sister smiled, looked down at her habit and said:' Benedictine black '
Following hot on her heels was Sacha Baron Cohen in full military dictator regalia.
Dazzling: E! News host Giuliana Rancic dazzled in a full-length cream gown while her colleague from Extra, Maria Menounos, wowed in a green ensemble as the pair arrived at the Oscars in Hollywood this afternoon
He had been warned by the Academy's authority to consider not wearing the costume he sports in the comedy The Dictator but he defied them.
He marched with an entourage shouting out military commands and security officials made no moves to remove him from the carpet.
But he did cause chaos when he ran into Ryan Seacrest and tipped 'the ashes' of 'his friend and tennis partner Kim Jong Il' onto the TV presenter.
Green with envy: Glenn Close showed off an incredibly demure and sophisticated gown, which boasted a full fishtail train which she teamed with a matching jacket
Lovely ladies: Milla Jovovich turned heads in an asymmetrical white gown while Lara Spencer opted for an egg shell blue dress while Sarah Hyland donned regal purple
Doubleact: Maria posed with her co-presenter Mario Lopez while, right, James Cromwell and actress Anna Stuart were also among the early arrivals
Fashion from every angle: Screenwriter Annie Mumolo opted for emerald green, Judy Greer showed off her optical illusion silver and black gown while and presenter Sheri Shepherd stepped out in a bright blue dress with plenty of detailing
Cute couples: Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas, Kenneth Branagh and guest, James Earl Jones and Cecilia Hart and Gary Oldman and Alexandra Edenborough all posed up together
OSCARS 2012: FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Best Picture: The Artist
Best Actor: Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Best Actress: Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, The Help
Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Directing: Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Cinematography: Hugo
Art Direction: Hugo
Costume Design: The Artist
Makeup: The Iron Lady
Foreign Language Film: A Separation, Iran.
Film Editing: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Sound Editing: Hugo
Sound Mixing: Hugo
Documentary Feature: Undefeated
Animated Feature Film: Rango
Visual Effects: Hugo
Original Score: The Artist
Original Song: Man or Muppet from The Muppets
Adapted Screenplay: Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, The Descendants
Original Screenplay: Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Live Action Short Film: The Shore
Documentary (short subject): Saving Face
Animated Short Film: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore
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