Once revered as an old-world accessory, the brooch just staged a comeback at the 98th Academy Awards in the suits of Hollywood&rsquo;s leading men.&nbsp;

Widely regarded as the pinnacle of the awards season, the Academy Awards &mdash; or most known as the Oscars &mdash; has long set the standard for red-carpet dressing. As the final major ceremony in the calendar, it carries an expectation not only for cinematic excellence but also for the sartorial spectacle that reflects the prestige of the night. With its traditional black-ties dress code, the celebration calls for classic silhouettes, refined tailoring, and polished details.
Yet within these boundaries, celebrities and their stylists continue to find ways to make subtle statements &mdash; and in this year&rsquo;s edition, this moment came in the form of a single accessory: the brooch. Once seen as a vintage adornment, the classic pin found new relevance on the lapels of Hollywood&rsquo;s leading men. Appearing in sparkling clusters, sculptural metallic designs, and nature-inspired jewels, the brooch emerged in the carpet as the defining flourish of the night.

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Hudson Williams</h4>

Hollywood&rsquo;s rising star and Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams made his debut appearance at this year&rsquo;s Academy Awards in an all-black ensemble from Balenciaga, exuding effortless cool with his fresh and understated grooming. What elevated the look, however, was a striking set of Bvlgari Serpenti accessories &mdash; most notably the brand&rsquo;s High Jewelry Serpenti brooch. Crafted in yellow and white gold, the piece features two pear emeralds, marquise diamonds and pav&eacute;-set diamonds that added a sharp edge to the outfit.&nbsp;

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Pedro Pascal</h4>

Stepping onto the red carpet, Pedro Pascal stunned everyone with a surprise move of appearing clean-shaven and nearly unrecognizable &mdash; an action that quickly sparked conversation online. Beyond this transformation, his custom Chanel ensemble is also worth talking about. Opting for a semi-formal route, Pascal wore a classic pairing of a crisp white long-sleeved shirt and black trousers, finished with a sharp cummerband. Making this look more interesting is Matthieu Blazy&rsquo;s take on the Maison&rsquo;s signature camellia, reimagined as a delicate wildflower brooch pinned on Pascal&rsquo;s left shirt that introduced subtle sophistication to the ensemble.&nbsp;

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Adrien Brody</h4>

Attending this year to present the Best Actor in a Leading Role &mdash; an award he won himself last year for The Brutalist &mdash; Adrien Brody made a statement with an architectural Elsa Jin brooch affixed on his monochromatic Giorgio Armani look. Designed with natural diamonds and sapphires, the oversized, feather-like brooch infused a sculptural element to his refined tuxedo, enhancing the classic tailoring with a bold yet elegant focal point.&nbsp;

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Joe Alwyn</h4>

Suited up in a custom Valentino for this year&rsquo;s Oscars, Joe Alwyn embraced a timeless leading-man silhouette, with a slightly irreverent nod in the form of loose ribbon at his neck &mdash; balancing classic elegance with a sense of charm and playfulness. Completing the look is a Chaumet &OElig;illet brooch in white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds &mdash; an accessory that injected a quiet flair to the tailored tuxedo, adding just the right touch of sparkle to elevate the ensemble.&nbsp;

This Accessory Made a Statement at The 2026 Oscars

This Accessory Made a Statement at The 2026 Oscars

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