Stylist Roy Teeluck (in black) and 78th Academy Awards® fashion coordinator Patty Fox (center) at the 2006 Fashion Preview that Fox orchestrated on February 23, 2006.

The latest fashions from the biggest names in couture hit the runway at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the 78th Annual Academy Awards® Fashion Preview. Oscar fashion coordinator Patty Fox and 20 models previewed the glamour and sophistication fans can expect to see in the fashions worn by the nominees, presenters and guests attending this year’s Oscar ceremony.

"Oscar's red carpet has become the largest fashion show in the world, with each couture gown an individual work of art," Fox said. "Inside the theater the evening is all about film. But on the red carpet it's the look that counts."

Fox, author of the fashion books "Star Style" and "Star Style at the Academy Awards," recently visited the top New York design showrooms and selected gowns from some of the biggest names in fashion to feature in the preview. This year, Fox also endeavored to identify and bring to light some of the hottest and most promising designers currently hitting the fashion scene.

The 2006 Fashion Preview, which was held in the Academy Grand Lobby on February 23, 2006, showcased the fashions and jewels viewers can expect to see at this year's Oscar® ceremony.

Designers included in the preview were Reem Acra, Bill Blass, Randolph Duke, Escada, Kevan Hall, Douglas Hannant, Monique Lhuillier, Isaac Mizrahi and Jennifer Nicholson.

Shoe designer Stuart Weitzman, a favorite at Oscar red carpets, provided a glimpse of the shoes one can expect to see accompanying the latest dress styles on Oscar night.

A team of expert hair stylists and make-up artists from Roy Teeluck Salon prepared the models for their high-fashion stroll down the runway constructed for this occasion.

Diamonds courtesy of Chopard, Martin Katz, Kwiat, Van Cleef & Arpels and Harry Winston provided the finishing touches to the glamour of the preview.

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