As Oscars weekend 2026 officially got underway in Los Angeles, one of
the most elegant and star-powered celebrations happened before the
Academy Awards even began. On March 11, 2026, the Art of Glam:
Honoring the Hands Behind the Beauty Dinner transformed the Maybourne
Beverly Hills into a luxe gathering place for Hollywood’s most
influential image-makers, celebrity tastemakers, and red carpet power
players.
Positioned as a glamorous lead-in to the 2026 Oscars, the evening
spotlighted the creatives behind the looks that shape culture, command
attention, and define awards season style. From hair and makeup to
fashion and grooming, Art of Glam honored the behind-the-scenes
visionaries whose artistry fuels Hollywood’s biggest moments.
This year’s standout honorees included John Mosley as Barber
Visionary, Ruth E. Carter receiving the Janell Stephens Signature
Award, Sergio Hudson taking home the Fashion Visionary Award, Sheika
Daley honored with the Makeup Visionary Award, Tym Wallace recognized
as Red Carpet Hair Visionary, and Vincent Smith celebrated with the
Style Disruptor Award.
The celebrity energy was undeniable, with Samuel L. Jackson, Da’Vine
Joy Randolph, Kelly Rowland, Durand Bernarr, Tamara Taylor, and Archie
Davis taking the stage as presenters and adding even more prestige to
the already sparkling evening. Their appearances brought major star
power to a night dedicated to the artists and innovators who help
create unforgettable celebrity beauty and fashion moments.
With the Maybourne Beverly Hills serving as the perfect luxury
backdrop, the dinner delivered the kind of exclusivity, influence, and
glamour that always defines the lead-up to the Academy Awards. As
anticipation builds for the 2026 Oscars red carpet, Art of Glam set
the tone for the weekend: elevated, radiant, and centered on the
brilliance behind Hollywood beauty.
Why Art of Glam matters during Oscars weekend: because before the
awards are handed out and before the red carpet photos go viral, it is
the glam teams, designers, barbers, stylists, and makeup artists who
create the looks the world can’t stop talking about.
