Despite 2009’s recession blues, Oscar glam was far from dead at the 81st Academy Awards. From sleek, body-conscious gowns to elegant one-shoulder dresses and asymmetrical necklines, timeless silhouettes dominated the Oscar red carpet.

Power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt defined Oscar’s fashion theme: Classic glam with a fresh, sexy twist. They were both in black — Jolie’s dress was a sweetheart-neck strapless gown, and Pitt wore an old-school black bow tie with his tux. Read More…..