Guy Fashion at the Oscars

A little more about the Oscars on Sunday night: I'm not going to chat about the women's frocks, they were "much of a muchness" as my Mum used to say. They were predictable. Predictably, horrendously and blingingly expensive. Wouldn't it be great, if for next year's ceremony everyone was required to arrive dressed in clothing purchased for less than $25 at charity stores ?

I enjoyed watching the guys and their fashion, or lack of it. On occasions like the Oscars, even now in these uninhibited times, few are brave enough to kick against the traces and show up in something a wee bit different from the usual penguin attire.

Anyway, my award for the best attempt to look different goes to Clive Owen, with Eddie Murphy and Peter O'Toole as runners up.



Clive Owen wore a Giorgio Armani tuxedo with black velvet lapels and a black shirt
Eddie Murphy sported a one-button grey Versace Couture tuxedo with back silk lapels
Peter O'Toole wore what looks like a brocade jacket in burgundy and black (I hope he didn't say "Tear down the curtains and make me a tux!") Full marks for originality though.





I suppose that in order to go against the grain on an occasion such as this, a good dose of Aquarius would help. Clive Owen and Peter O'Toole both have Saturn in Aquarius, Eddie Murphy has Jupiter in Aquarius.
I was disappointed in John Travolta, ( Aquarius Sun ) he wore the traditional male outfit. Next year John, please try something more adventurous, you're letting the side down!


Photographs and fashion information from
http://oscar.com/oscarnight/redcarpet/?pn=gallery&g=0&i=66