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Lisa Rinna may be known for her signature hairdo, but she showed off a new way to wear her hair at Elton John's 2026 Oscars viewing party on March 15.
Vanity Fair Oscars Party 2026: Celebrity Red Carpet Fashion
Lisa Rinna is putting a spotlight on her iconic hair once again—and it's not on her head this time.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum stepped out in a couture gown made of approximately 11 pounds of dark brown human hair for the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 2026 Oscars viewing party on March 15.
Lisa was wrapped in locks that criss-crossed to create a strapless bodice before cascading into a flowy floor-length skirt. And the reality star couldn't help but stand in awe as the dress was revealed to her.
"Oh my god, are you kidding me? Look at how gorgeous," she emphasized in a March 15 video on her Instagram Story. "That's gonna be the best hair day of my life. I've never had so much hair. It's amazing. My iconic hair, from my head to my toes."
While the 62-year-old—who was accompanied by her husband Harry Hamlin—wasn't eyeing an Oscar, her look definitely deserved an award. She completed her ensemble with a sparkling diamond necklace and her signature voluminous pixie haircut. (See all the Oscar winners here.)
And designer Christian Cowan shared insight into what inspired the head-turning ensemble, which, just like most hairstyles, was styled with hairspray, texturizing spray and more.
"With the TRESemmé A-List Hair Couture Dress, I wanted to put hair front and center," the designer explained in a March 15 press release. "The hair is not the finishing touch of this look–it is the look."
The gown, which took a team of 16 people and 152 hours to complete, was also a love letter to the work that goes on behind the scenes ahead of the award shows, with the help of the hair company.
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As he noted, "This project was about celebrating that relationship and showing how hair artistry and fashion design can come together in a really unexpected way."
For Christian, Lisa was the perfect person to bring the gown to life on the red carpet.
"I wanted to celebrate the beauty of Lisa, she's a tour de force," he told People ahead of the award show. "And, she's so known for her iconic hair, so it felt fun to play with that."
For a closer look at all the show-stopping looks at Elton John's viewing party, keep reading.
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Keke Palmer
The Nope star's look had us screaming, "Yes!"
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Tiffany Haddish
The comedian was a vision in pink.
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Billie Jean King
The tennis legend's look was an absolute ace.
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YUNGBLUD
The singer was made for loving good fashion.
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Nathalie Emmanuel
We were bending the knee for the Game of Thrones star's look.
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Robbie G.K.
The actor had the white carpet heating up.
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Dove Cameron
The Descendants star was a vision.
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Sharon Osbourne & Jack Osbourne
The mother and son supported Elton's foundation.
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Orville Peck
We are secretly fond of the country singer's look.
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Cody Simpson
The singer swam straight into our hearts in this all-black look.
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Nadine Bhabha
No skating around it here—the Heated Rivalry actress looked gorgeous in her butter yellow dress.
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Brooklyn Peltz Beckham & Nicola Peltz Beckham
The pair cooked up a good time together at the viewing party.
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Donatella Versace
The design mogul wore a gorgeos black dress.
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Patricia Arquette
The Severance star's outie enjoyed a night on the town.
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Adam Lambert
The American Idol alum donned an elegant brooch.
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Amaya Espinal
A new bombshell entered the viewing party when this Love Island alum walked in.
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Tina Knowles
We're crazy in love with Tina's look.
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Tove Lo
It's gonna be hard to keep this look off our minds.
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Betsey Johnson
The designer was aglow at Elton John's bash.
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Madison Chock
The figure skater had the perfect accessory: two Olympic medals.
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Meredith Marks
The Real Housewive of Salt Lake City star stunned in a magenta gown.
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Ashlyn Harris & Sophia Bush
The couple scored with their looks.
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Sam Asghari
The Traitors alum was a vision in navy.
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Sarah-Jane Crawford
The media personality wore a billowing black gown.
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Charlotte Tilbury
The beauty mogul stunned in a black gown.
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Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka
The couple turned the party into one very fortunate event.
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Jane Seymour
The actress wore a stunning brocade gown.
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Chris Colfer
Everyone was grinning with glee when Chris stepped onto the carpet.
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Lisa Ann Walter
The Abbott Elementary star's look earned an easy A.
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Huddy
Don't freak out—the musician officially arrived at the viewing party.
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