Purple was definitely THE color of the night:
Many actresses played it safe with black but they still stood out in the crowd:
Victoria Beckham Collection, Georges Hobeika
Victoria Beckham Collection, Georges Hobeika
Valentino, Elie Saab, Lanvin
All in all, the trends - column dresses, sweetheart necklines and asymmetrical necklines - are silhouettes from last year's award season. They're classic and flattering and my guess is we will see many more in the upcoming award season.
Photos via InStyle.com and People.com