Constance Wu, Billy Porter, Emilia Clarke stun on red carpet

Leanne Italie, The Associated Press</span>
Published Sunday, February 24, 2019 5:54PM EST
Last Updated Sunday, February 24, 2019 6:02PM EST

NEW YORK -- Constance Wu in sunshine yellow and Emilia Clarke in lavender looked every bit young ingenues on the Oscars red carpet Sunday, while Spike Lee walked in purple with custom gold Air Jordans on his feet.

And thank you, Billy Porter, for getting the fashion parade off to a fierce start.

Often a fashion adventurer, the stage performer, singer and actor stood tall and proud in a bombshell velvet tuxedo gown created by Christian Siriano. There was a bow tie, ruffle-cuff white shirt and classic tuxedo jacket on top paired with a strapless full-skirted gown in inky black.

Nobody was more excited than Siriano himself. He tweeted the look as soon as Porter hit the carpet.

Wu, a star of "Crazy Rich Asians," wore a delicate pleated gown with fluttery asymmetrical sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. It was custom Versace. She pulled her hair back in a youthful high ponytail, which allowed her drop diamond earrings to shine.

Clarke, of "Game of Thrones" fame, went sparkly strapless in an asymmetrical neck design.

Spike was a study in Prince-hued purple, from his billed cap to his round glasses to his suit. He was on Instagram over the weekend bubbling about the sneakers. Foot flash has been a trademark as he made his way through the awards circuit for his "BlacKkKlansman."

Yalitza Aparicio, who shined as Cleo in "Roma," walked in a one-shoulder, mint green gown with an embellished overlay. She wore her long dark hair down in a middle part as she posed on the carpet in her princess look.

Laura Harrier, who played the love interest in "BlacKkKlansman," wore a stunner of a green and red jeweled choker with her sexy ice blue body hugger that sparkled on the carpet and included a high slit.

Attending his first Oscar ceremony, "If Beale Street Could Talk" star Stephan James went for three pieces in red velvet, including a vest. He went for white for the feet.

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