# Classic Oscars Red Carpet Style Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Keep It Black, Simple & Elegant By Ayman | Published 2009-02-23 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-oscars-red-carpet References: [justjared.buzznet](http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/02/22/angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-oscars-2009/) & [daylife](http://www.daylife.com/search/photos/all/1?q=angelina) [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-beauty-icon-lipsticks) power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt opted for the ultimate Oscars red carpet classic look at the 81st Annual Academy Awards 2009 held at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Angelina Jolie went with a simple yet elegant Elie Saab gown with [minimal jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessories-collection) by Lorraine Schwartz, [Ferragamo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferragamo-1) shoes and a Lana Marks bag. Brad Pitt also kept it classic with a Tom Ford tux and shoes. Pitt finished his look with accessories by David Yurman. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Red Carpet Style:** The trend of opting for simple and elegant outfits on the red carpet presents opportunities for fashion designers to create minimalist yet chic designs. - **Sustainable Jewelry:** The use of minimal jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz indicates a growing trend of sustainable and eco-friendly jewelry choices, opening opportunities for jewelry designers to create more ethical and environmentally-conscious pieces. - **Designer Accessory Collaboration:** The collaboration between Lana Marks and Angelina Jolie for the Oscars showcases a trend of fashion designers collaborating with celebrities to create exclusive and high-end accessories, offering potential partnerships and marketing opportunities for designers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** The minimalist red carpet style trend requires fashion designers to create elegant and understated designs, presenting disruption opportunities for the fashion industry. - **Jewelry Design:** The shift towards sustainable jewelry choices prompts the jewelry industry to explore eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes, creating disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry. - **Luxury Accessory Design:** The rise in collaborations between fashion designers and celebrities for exclusive accessories presents disruptive innovation opportunities for luxury accessory designers to create unique and sought-after products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Actress Lip Color Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-ford-runway-lip-color.md) - [Film Awards-Inspired Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/film-awardsinspired-playing-cards.md) - [Actress-Backed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag.md) - [Minimalist Bridal Accessories Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessories-collection.md) - [Actor-Endorsed High-End Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-line.md) - [Intricately Jeweled Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan-mary-bag.md) - [Film Festival Haircare Sponsors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerastase1.md) - [Modern Wedding-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-shop-campaign.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-bridal-collection.md)