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with the grammy's over and the oscars just around the corner, 

the best and the brightest stars will be going all out as they step out onto the red carpet- 

and i, for one, cannot wait to revel in the sartorial splendor.

i have partnered with the black tux to come up with a few options to go along

with their black velvet jacket- which by the looks of it- is totally hot.

(think vintage ryan gosling circa golden globes 2011--meow!)

anyway, on to what i would wear to accompany such a look...

whenever i watch a big red carpet event i often try to imagine what it would be like

if money were no object and i had endless options from which to choose from,

and faced with the same decision, i would definitely go for something 

one of a kind couture.

the spring 2016 couture collections that debuted in january

 had a bevy of beautiful gowns that would slay on the red carpet.

here are my choices, in color order of course.

this giambattista valli dress is perfection!

 this coral number from zuhair murad is stunning. i would even keep the belt

 and headpiece for an edgy and elegant look.

 this elie saab gown has a high neckline, but shows just the right amount of

skin and is interesting enough to not be repeated on the red carpet.

this lavender armani prive frock is a show stopper. DONE.

black gowns are no strangers to the red carpet, but this alexis mabille 

dress is chic and different enough to get noticed. LOVE!

happy watching!!