What's the easiest trick to avoid that old red carpet snafu of showing up to an event in the same dress as another attendee? Go custom! That's exactly what stars like Kate Hudson, Sandra Bullock, Naomi Watts, and Kerry Washington did when they hit the Academy Awards last night.
Instead of scouting something from a designer's latest runway collection (which, mind you, once was the ultimate A-list practice), why not go a step further and wear a one-of-a-kind design to a special affair? By pulling a few strings — whether that be with a designer they have an established relationship with or by forging a relatively new and surprisingly chic collaboration — these stars guaranteed there'd be no faux pas when they got in on the growing trend. See the bespoke looks (and who was chic enough to pull them off) from last night's red carpet here!
The Gravity star was out of this world in a custom midnight blue draped gown by Alexander McQueen.
Lupita's light blue silk pleated gown plunged with a fit so perfect it had to be custom.
Kate Hudson's curves were contoured flawlessly by Donatella Versace's custom silver gown.
Not only was Amy's sapphire Gucci Première tuxedo-inspired gown custom, her blue satin Christian Louboutin peep-toes were made for her, too.
When Naomi sat front row at Calvin Klein's Fall 2014 show, we had a feeling Francisco Costa would have a custom dress in the ready for the star.
Jason Wu's maternity gown was made with the stylish mom-to-be in mind.
Camila's custom long-sleeve blush Gabriela Cadena gown draped in front and back for a flawless effect from every angle.
You know you're in good hands when Alber Elbaz takes the reigns on your custom Lanvin gown.
Idina was bejeweled with Vera Wang's custom emerald-green silk-faille mermaid gown.
Miranda Lambert was her sexiest ever in a scorching custom Pamella Roland gown.
Alicia Keys was a vision in a custom Armani Privé indigo gown that featured a black beaded Swarovski crystal belt on the Grammys red carpet.
Sandra Bullock's custom emerald toile lamé Lanvin creation featured a bow accent at the waist.
Michelle Dockery suited up for the SAGs red carpet in a tuxedo-inspired custom J. Mendel gown.
Emilia Clarke hit the SAG Awards in a custom Calvin Klein Collection rouge metallic beaded dress that was designed by Francisco Costa.
Sarah Hyland's customized Pamella Roland dress was a sweet treat at the SAG Awards.
Taking a stark turn from her Golden Globes gown, Lupita looked just as dramatic sans color in a custom Calvin Klein Collection ivory silk crepe bandeau dress, which was designed for her by Francisco Costa.
Alber Elbaz showed the love to Sandra when he made her a custom Lanvin strapless raspberry tiered ruffle gown.
The only thing cooler than Julia's ivory and black custom Juan Carlos Obando printed silk gown were her movie-star shades.
Kerry flaunted her baby bump in a custom Balenciaga bonded silk crepe petal gown in pale green celadon.
Amber smoldered in a draped custom-made navy silk gazar Atelier Versace gown with a full train and thigh-high slit.
Emilia wowed in Proenza Schouler's custom black and white guipure lace gown.
Reese hit the Golden Globes carpet in a custom Calvin Klein Collection viridian silk crepe T-back dress.
Laura Carmichael's Viktor & Rolf custom white silk crepe de chine strapless column gown featured a cupped bodice and black chiffon pleated insert.
Emma wore Alber Elbaz's custom black techno matte stretch gown.
A custom Thakoon emerald silk design was a vibrant choice for Taylor.
Uma opted for a custom-made Atelier Versace high-neck silk top with black lace overlay and matching full-length skirt with train — both of which were fully embroidered with Swarovski crystal beading.
Narciso Rodriguez's custom scarlet crepe gown looked sizzling on Julia.