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T here are evenings that belong to cinema, and then there are evenings where style quietly rewrites the narrative. The 98th Academy Awards, held on 15 March 2026 at the Dolby Theatre, did both with remarkable ease. As Conan O’Brien returned to host the ceremony, the evening unfolded with all the expected grandeur. Films from across 31 countries were honoured, a new category for Best Casting made its debut, and the industry gathered to celebrate its finest work. Michael B. Jordan took home Best Actor for Sinners, while Jessie Buckley claimed Best Actress in a Leading Role. Yet, long before the winners were announced, the red carpet had already offered something equally compelling. This year, the most striking detail was not just the tailoring or the jewellery. It was eyewear. THE RISE OF EYEWEAR AS INTENT What stood out immediately was a sense of clarity in styling. White tailoring dominated the carpet, crisp and cinematic, almost like a deliberate canvas. Against this, eyewear became the defining contrast. Dark lenses, sculptural frames and tinted optics introduced depth, turning classic looks into something more expressive. Eyewear was not used to complete an outfit. It was used to define it. Michael B. Jordan demonstrated this with precision. His Oliver Peoples TK 13 rimless sunglasses, fitted with soft orange- tinted lenses, felt considered rather than decorative. The tint caught the light gently, adding warmth without distraction. It was a restrained choice, but one that carried presence. In contrast, Amy Madigan brought a sense of playfulness through her Garrett Leight Clune sunglasses with yellow lenses. Set against her Dior ensemble, the colour felt deliberate and full of character. It was not simply about coordination. It was about expression. ICONS WHO UNDERSTAND RESTRAINT There is a certain confidence in choosing not to overstate, and few understand this VERA WANG IN ALAÏA SUNGLASSES TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET IN CHROME HEARTS SUNGLASSES TRAVIS SCOTT IN OAKLEY SUNGLASSES AMY MADIGAN IN GARRETT LEIGHT SUNGLASSES DARK LENSES, SCULPTURAL FRAMES AND TINTED OPTICS INTRODUCED DEPTH, TURNING CLASSIC LOOKS INTO SOMETHING MORE EXPRESSIVE 17 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION