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Tuesday, November 10, 2026Nov 10

9 designers and models vie for spot on Oscar stage

By SANDY COHEN

AP Entertainment Writer

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Nine fashion designers need your help to make their Oscar dreams a reality.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is again hosting its Oscars Designer Challenge, where emerging fashion designers can win a chance to have one of their original gowns worn by a trophy model during the Academy Awards telecast.

Oscar fans and fashionistas can see the dress contestants online and vote once daily for their favorite until Monday. The winning gown – and the model wearing it – will appear onstage during the Oscar ceremony.