Damson Idris arrived at the 2026 Oscars without a stylist, opting for a custom Prada suit and a brooch from his own jewelry brand. He joked about saving money on the red carpet. Several other celebrities also handle their own styling for major events.
Damson Idris wore a custom Prada suit to the 2026 Oscars, inspired by the brand's fall 2012 menswear runway show known as “The Villains,” which featured Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, and Gary Oldman. He paired it with a custom F1-inspired brooch from his jewelry brand Didris. Speaking to E! News on the red carpet, Idris said, “I'm trying to see how long I can save money,” explaining his decision to forgo a stylist despite industry norms favoring them, especially on brand-heavy nights. As a Prada ambassador, he pulled off the look independently during awards season's peak event on March 16, 2026, per the article's publication date around that time. This approach bucks the trend where emerging stars like Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams debuted at the Oscars as an official friend of Balenciaga. Other celebrities occasionally self-style too. Blake Lively and Bella Hadid have done so historically. Timothée Chalamet self-styled experimental Louis Vuitton and Haider Ackermann looks early in his career, such as after Call Me By Your Name, before teaming with stylist Taylor McNeill for recent projects like A Complete Unknown and Marty Supreme. Teyana Taylor mixes methods: she works with duo Wayman and Michah for looks like her Chanel at the 2026 Oscars but handles custom pieces directly, such as her trompe l’œil Thom Browne at the 2026 Actor Awards. Her awards season wardrobe features form-fitting, sparkling, avant-garde styles from various brands. Odessa A’zion favors quirky outfits, wearing a vintage Armani jumpsuit at the 2026 Actor Awards and a fringed Valentino spring 2026 couture look at the Oscars, followed by a sculptural Harris Reed dress at the Vanity Fair after party. She told red carpet hosts she prefers pants when possible. These solo efforts allow flexibility amid rising brand partnerships.
