Kate Hudson dazzled literally and figuratively in a striking custom jade-green gown from Giorgio Armani Privé’s spring/summer 2026 runway at Sunday night's Oscars.
Every inch of her peplum gown was embellished with ornate stone and crystal embroidery, which blended an old-Hollywood feel with a more sculptural silhouette, putting Kate at the top of our best-dressed list.
With a plunging sweetheart neckline and contemporary peplum waist cinching in the dress, even without the spring-green embellishment, her gown was sensational. And while head-to-toe crystals might be reserved for the red carpet, we can certainly take inspiration from Kate's pastel gown, which tapped into some of spring's biggest colour trends.
Take Kate's style from the red carpet to everyday life
If you want to make a statement like Kate Hudson, this is the dress to do it in. A simple bandeau neckline and A-line shape is given wow-factor by the addition of 3D floral appliqués that cover the mint-hued dress.
With a more subtle silhouette and understated embellishments, this mint Phase Eight dress is a striking piece of occasion wear for spring weddings. A tiered skirt and beautiful beading give it a romantic, delicate look.
While Kate Hudson opted for a maxi gown for her Oscars appearance, this Karen Millen dress reflects her style but with a more wearable spin. Its embellishments and spring-ready shade make it a perfect piece for parties and weddings.
Whether you wear them with jeans, tailored trousers, midi skirts or ballgowns, these light green heels are a sophisticated choice of shoe. They're made from 100% suede, with a pointed toe, block heel and slingback silhouette creating a sleek, classic look.
If you're looking for the best wedding guest dresses, this Nobody's Child one is a great option that boasts a similar minty hue to Kate's Oscars gown and has a subtle floral pattern. Style with neutral accessories to let the spring-ready shade shine.
Does anything say spring quite like this embellished bag? Its textured boucle, green hue and sparkling jewel embellished flowers create a striking style. Plus, it has a removable crossbody strap as well as a beaded top handle for a practical flair.
Kate's stunning dress called for even more statement-making jewels, with the actress stepping out in over 41 carats of rare green diamonds that were equally as luminous as the stones on her gown.
With a reported worth of $35 million, the green diamonds featured in her jewellery boasted a turquoise hue that complemented her look perfectly, from her 15-carat green diamond ring to her matching green diamond earrings and the statement necklace, which balanced out her gown's plunging neckline.
Kate's dress is from Giorgio Armani Privé’s spring/summer 2026 runway collection, so it’s no surprise that it played perfectly into one of the biggest spring/summer fashion trends for 2026. Craft and texture are huge this season, with pieces that boast a unique, artisanal and one-of-a-kind feel pushing style boundaries for the months ahead. While Kate leaned into this with crystal embellishments, feathers, ruffles and tassels are just as impactful. And it wasn't just the artisan trend that Kate paid homage to in this gown; the minty green hue was a directional choice, tapping into the latest fashion colour trends for spring too.
