In appearance, this evening has all the makings of a Hollywood dream. Celebrities, haute couture, photographers – It is the most coveted annual event by celebrities for its combination of glamour and talent of the seventh art.
For Mark Guidicci, the new global editorial director of “Vanity Fair,” the challenge was immense. In office since June 2025, he was responsible for organizing the traditional Oscars after-party on March 15. The verdict came the day after this major event. While from the other side of the Atlantic the evening seemed as flamboyant and desirable as in previous years, the Hollywood scene did not share this view: reduced guest list in favor of only the “biggest stars,” an unusual event venue, unwanted presence of influencers, and dazzling bright lights.
Apparently, in the rush of changing to a new venue at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), someone forgot to bring the dimmers. A blow for the stars, who attended the event after hours or even days of preparation, only to not be photographed in their best light.
“It was like being photographed in very high definition. We could see lots of extra pounds and wrinkles that were previously hidden. No one wants to be photographed like that!” said an internal source from “Vanity Fair” to “Hollywood Reporter.”
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