With the 93rd Academy Awards taking place this Sunday, it felt fitting to take a look back at past years' extravagant ceremonies featuring over-the-top design inspiration, out-of-the-box catering and sponsored activation ideas, and more. Whether you're watching this weekend's award show solo or playing host to a socially distanced watch party, snag some ideas here first.
ABC Television Pre-Oscars Party, 2020
Photo: Dan Scott/American Image Gallery
'ESSENCE's 13th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards. 2020
Photo: Scott Clark Photo
Cadillac Pre-Oscars Party, 2020
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Mercedes-Benz USA Official Oscars Viewing Party, 2019
Photo: Scott Clark Photo
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences’ Governors Ball, 2019
Photo: Jerry Hayes Photography
‘Vanity Fair’ Oscars Party, 2019
Photo: Mike Coppola/VF19/Getty Images for VF
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Ball, 2019
Photo: Claire Hoffman/BizBash
Photo: Claire Hoffman/BizBash.
'Vanity Fair's Campaign Hollywood, 2017
Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Vanity Fair
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences’ Governors Ball, 2017
Photo: Line 8 Photography. All rights reserved.
'ESSENCE' Black Women in Hollywood Pre-Oscars Awards Luncheon, 2014
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Ball, 2014
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Ball, 2014
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Ball, 2013
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QVC's "Red Carpet Style" Pre-Oscar Party, 2013
Photo: lisarosephoto