Emma Stone made headlines — and a few people hungry — when she stepped onto the 2019 Academy Awards red carpet in a honeycomb-inspired Louis Vuitton gown that instantly became one of the night’s most memorable fashion moments.
The striking copper-and-gold column dress, complete with sculpted “quarterback” shoulders and more than 700 hours of hand-embroidery, delivered a bold mix of artistry and whimsy that only she could pull off.
Emma Stone stuns in a sculptural, gold-and-brown beehive-inspired Louis Vuitton gown at the 2019 Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on February 24, 2019 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Emma Stone Steps Out at the 91st Oscars With a Nod to Her Award-Winning Past
The 30-year-old actress arrived at the 91st Oscars as a Best Supporting Actress nominee for The Favourite, two years after winning Best Actress for La La Land in 2017.
Attending the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Stone was accompanied by her then-boyfriend Dave McCary. However, the pair opted not to pose together on the red carpet — leaving the spotlight entirely on her show-stopping look.
Emma Stone walks the Oscars red carpet arm-in-arm with her boyfriend Dave McCary, turning heads in her striking beehive-inspired Louis Vuitton gown (Credit: Matt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S.)
The Story Behind Emma Stone’s 712-Hour Beehive-Inspired Louis Vuitton Masterpiece
Emma Stone sparked major conversation on the red carpet in her beehive-inspired custom Louis Vuitton gown, a fully hand-embroidered column dress featuring dramatic, sculpted “quarterback” shoulders and a rich interplay of sequins, pearls, and beads.
The craftsmanship alone reportedly required 712 hours of meticulous work by the Louis Vuitton atelier.
A rare glimpse of Emma Stone’s custom Louis Vuitton sandals peeking out from beneath her heavily embroidered gown at the 2019 Oscars (Credit: Valerie Durant / ©A.M.P.A.S.)
Emma Stone’s Hidden Louis Vuitton Sandals and Sparkling High Jewelry Finish
While her shoes were hidden beneath the floor-length hem, event reports confirmed she completed the look with custom Louis Vuitton sandals, keeping her ensemble a true head-to-toe moment from the French fashion house.
She finished the outfit with pieces from the Louis Vuitton High Jewelry collection, including elegant drop earrings and a coordinating ring.
Emma Stone’s beehive-inspired Louis Vuitton gown—fondly compared by fans to everything from toast to bacon to waffles—became one of the most delightfully divisive looks of the 2019 Oscars (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Explore More of Emma Stone’s Style Legacy
From architectural red-carpet gowns to the minimalist heels she relies on year after year, Emma Stone’s fashion journey is filled with memorable, shoes-first moments. Below, explore some of her most iconic style highlights across film premieres, awards shows, and her evolving partnership with Louis Vuitton.
👠 Explore Emma Stone’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Emma Stone’s Height, Shoe Size & Best Heels — a deep dive into how her approximately US size 8 fits into her red-carpet style.
- 👗 Emma Stone’s Easy A Fashion: Her Best Outfits, Heels & Iconic Style Moments — tracing her early footwear choices, including Casadei and Ferragamo, and how they shaped her look.
- ✨ Emma Stone Embraces Minimalist Summer Style in Louis Vuitton & Jude Sandals — highlighting her evolving shoe game and minimalist approach.
- 🎬 From The Favourite to Louis Vuitton: Emma Stone’s Style Evolution — a full retrospective of her red-carpet transition into custom gowns and designer heels.