NEW YORK – The Oscars represent the ultimate intersection of film and fashion, where hard work is rewarded, and unforgettable red carpet moments are made. Each moment is etched into history with one statue and one photograph at a time.
Entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo set out to uncover some of the secrets stars rely on when preparing for an award show like the Oscars.
Dr. Dendy Engelman of the Shafer Clinic revealed that she has been treating several people attending the Oscars and has been busy for the last six months. “People are getting ready, you know, they’re doing body toning, they’re doing skin tightening,” Engelman said.
She also shared insights into what her celebrity clients often say when they come in. “I need to look perfect without looking done, head to toe perfection, you would be shocked,” Engelman explained.
When asked about the most requested treatment currently, Lucia Miranda from the Shafer Clinic said, “The tight jawlines with the Everest, get them snatched and lifted, and the best thing is I can do it, and they can walk to get their makeup done right away.”
In addition to facial treatments, the team focuses on muscle building and body toning to help clients look their best for the big night.
Regarding the dresses, the days of picking a gown off the rack are long gone. Designers like Natalie De’Banco of Bronx & Banco work closely with celebrities and their stylists to create custom looks — often up until the last minute. De’Banco has dressed stars such as Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Miley Cyrus.
When asked about her typical preparation time, De’Banco said, “A month if you are lucky. So if you came to me and you asked for a red carpet gown, that’s basically what we create.”
As photos of the stars flood social media immediately after the event, De’Banco emphasized that this kind of exposure is priceless marketing. “In today’s digital age, you have to know how to make it all work when the cameras are flashing.”
That’s where image consultant and posing instructor Britney Hayles comes in. “Practice makes perfect,” Hayles said. “Looking at the cameras in front and to the side. And when you’re done posing, you have a little wave.”
While some secrets of the stars are meant to be shared, one lesson remains clear: looking effortless on the red carpet takes a tremendous amount of effort behind the scenes.
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