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DGA Awards: Fashion Fails Steal Spotlight
8 Feb
Summary
- DGA Awards ceremony held at Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
- The event is a key predictor for the best director Oscar.
- Several directors were noted for questionable fashion choices.

The 78th annual Directors Guild of America Awards ceremony was held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on February 8, 2026. This event is widely considered a crucial precursor to the Academy Awards, often indicating who will win the Best Director Oscar.
This year's nominees for Best Theatrical Feature Film included Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, Guillermo Del Toro, Josh Safdie, and Chloé Zhao. Alongside the celebrated directing achievements, the star-studded red carpet also featured several memorable fashion moments, with many attendees noted for their less-than-stellar outfits.
Notable fashion critiques included Lesli Linka Glatter's voluminous white gown, Lauren Gabrielson-Morse's busy ensemble, Shannon Murphy's tiered floral dress, Beth McCarthy-Miller's all-black attire, Janicza Bravo's mismatched outfit, and Jon Avnet's suit paired with a baseball hat.




