V Hollywoodu noč 98. podelitve oskarjev nikoli ni omejena le na en sam oder. Ko je podeljena zadnja nagrada, se mesto spremeni v ozvezdje zabav po prireditvi, rdečih preprog in intimnih trenutkov, kjer se moda in film prepletata še dolgo po koncu slovesnosti.
Letos je v ta svet vstopila izstopajoča skupina vzhajajočih modelov, med njimi Olivia Gear, Miguel Contreras, Kelly Arjen, Elise Brisco, Kimmarie Johnson in Brian Metcalf, ter oskarje proslavila z večerom, ki je bil toliko o prijateljstvu kot o modi.
Skupina je prispela v West Hollywood in se odpravila skozi nekatere najbolj ekskluzivne zabave večera, kjer so se najprej sprehodili po rdeči preprogi, nato pa se pridružili skrbno izbranemu krogu VIP-gostov. Bil je to naraven podaljšek povezanosti, ki se je začela le nekaj tednov prej v New Yorku, kjer so Gear, Contreras, Arjen in Metcalf skupaj nastopili na reviji CFDA Calendar Show Break Free v okviru tedna mode v New Yorku. Kar se je začelo kot skupna modna pista, se je hitro razvilo v iskreno vez, ki se je brez truda prenesla tudi v glamur oskarjevske noči.
Za Elise Brisco in Kimmarie Johnson, ki obe živita v Los Angelesu, je večer pomenil naravno vključitev v dinamiko skupine – takšno, ki je delovala manj kot formalno druženje in bolj kot nadaljevanje že utečenega ritma.
Kot je bilo pričakovati, je moda odigrala ključno vlogo v zgodbi večera.
Olivia Gear in Kelly Arjen sta nosili vpadljive kreacije znamke Fierce By AP, ki jih podpisuje Archana Patel, in poosebljali prefinjeno, a sodobno eleganco, primerno priložnosti. Brian Metcalf in Miguel Contreras sta se odločila za krojeno dovršenost znamke Aldo’s House of Formals, ki jo vodi Aldo Segama, ter tako poudarila trajno moč popolno oblikovanega smokinga na najbolj glamurozni hollywoodski noči.
Elise Brisco je predstavila večplastni pristop k večerni modi: oblekla je večerno obleko znamke Terani Couture, jo dopolnila z izrazito torbico Zardouzee, ki jo podpisuje Alark Lall, ter nakitom Eyecandy Los Angeles – videz, ki je združeval razkošje in izjemen občutek za detajle. Medtem je Kimmarie Johnson navdušila z ostro, sodobno silhueto v hlačah YSL, jakni Christian Dior in srajci Jluxlabel ter ponudila moderen pogled na oblačenje za rdečo preprogo.
Ko se je večer razvijal, se je vzdušje iz formalnosti rdeče preproge prevesilo v nekaj bolj intimnega. Po druženju z gosti in praznovanju največjih trenutkov večera se je skupina zbrala v hotelski avli, kjer so se za trenutek ustavili in ujeli fotografije, ki so bile hkrati dovršene in osebne.
A noč se s tem še ni končala.
Ko so stopili na Sunset Boulevard, so modeli sprejeli energijo nočnega Los Angelesa, kjer so mestne luči in pozno nočno dogajanje ustvarili popolno kuliso za še zadnjo serijo fotografij. Bil je to trenutek, ki je deloval filmsko sam po sebi, a hkrati popolnoma nenačrtovano, lahkotno in živo.
Večer ni bil le še en nastop na zabavi po prireditvi, temveč je odražal nekaj globljega: stičišče mode, prijateljstva in skupne izkušnje. V prostoru, ki ga pogosto opredeljuje ekskluzivnost, je ta skupina prinesla nekaj osvežujoče pristnega – opomnik, da se za vsako dovršeno podobo skriva zgodba o povezanosti.
V noči, posvečeni slavljenju filmske umetnosti, so ustvarili svoj trenutek.
In v pravem hollywoodskem slogu je ta ostal v zraku še dolgo po tem, ko so luči ugasnile.
Zasluge:
Zgodba: Paris Runway Official – Brit Olivia (@parisrunwayofficial)
Dogodek: @affinity_nightlife
Prizorišče: @skybar
Avtorica besedila: @onceuponatimebrit
Fotografija: @jenmparker
Koordinacija: @bametcalf1
Modeli: @bametcalf1 @brianm.model @kellyarjen @hollywoodeyes @oliviagearr @miguel.zilla @only1kimmarie
Oblikovalci: @aldos_formals @fiercebyap @teranicouture @zardouzee @eyecandylosangeles
ELLE Exclusive: An Oscars Celebratory Night Out
In Hollywood, the night of the 98th Academy Awards is never confined to a single stage. Once the final award is handed out, the city transforms into a constellation of after-parties, red carpets, and intimate moments where fashion and film intertwine long after the ceremony ends.
This year, a standout group of rising models included Olivia Gear, Miguel Contreras, Kelly Arjen, Elise Brisco, Kimmarie Johnson, and Brian Metcalf... stepped into that world, celebrating the Oscars with an evening that felt as much about friendship as it was about fashion.
The group arrived in West Hollywood, making their way through some of the evening’s most exclusive after-parties, where they walked the red carpet before joining a curated circle of VIP guests. It was a seamless extension of a connection first formed just weeks earlier in New York City, where Gear, Contreras, Arjen, and Metcalf had walked together during the CFDA Calendar show, Break Free, at New York Fashion Week. What began as a shared runway quickly evolved into a genuine bond... one that carried effortlessly into the glamour of Oscar night.
For Elise Brisco and Kimmarie Johnson, both based in Los Angeles, the evening marked a natural introduction into the group’s dynamic... one that felt less like a formal gathering and more like a continuation of an already established rhythm.
As expected, fashion played a defining role in the night’s narrative.
Olivia Gear and Kelly Arjen wore striking designs by Fierce By AP by Archana Patel, embodying a refined yet modern elegance suited to the occasion. Brian Metcalf and Miguel Contreras opted for tailored sophistication in Aldo’s House of Formals by Aldo Segama, reinforcing the enduring power of a perfectly constructed tuxedo on Hollywood’s most glamorous night.
Elise Brisco brought a layered approach to eveningwear, pairing a gown by Terani Couture with a statement purse by Zardouzee by Alark Lall and jewelry by Eyecandy Los Angeles—a look that balanced opulence with detail. Meanwhile, Kimmarie Johnson delivered a sharp, contemporary silhouette in YSL pants, a Christian Dior jacket, and a Jluxlabel shirt, offering a modern take on red carpet dressing.
As the evening unfolded, the atmosphere shifted from red carpet formality to something more intimate. After mingling with guests and celebrating the night’s biggest moments, the group gathered in the hotel lobby pausing to capture images that felt both polished and personal.
But the night didn’t end there.
Stepping out onto Sunset Boulevard, the models embraced the energy of Los Angeles after dark, where city lights and late-night movement created the perfect backdrop for one final series of photographs. It was a moment that felt cinematic in its own right yet totally unscripted, effortless, and alive.
More than just an after-party appearance, the evening reflected something deeper: the intersection of fashion, friendship, and shared experience. In a space often defined by exclusivity, this group carried something refreshingly authentic... a reminder that behind every polished image is a story of connection.
On a night dedicated to celebrating the art of film, they created a moment of their own.
And in true Hollywood fashion, it lingered long after the lights dimmed.
Credits:
Story by: Paris Runway Official – Brit Olivia (@parisrunwayofficial)
Event: @affinity_nightlife
Venue: @skybar
Writer: @onceuponatimebrit
Photography: @jenmparker
Coordination: @bametcalf1
Models: @bametcalf1 @brianm.model @kellyarjen @hollywoodeyes @oliviagearr @miguel.zilla @only1kimmarie
Designers: @aldos_formals @fiercebyap @teranicouture @zardouzee @eyecandylosangeles