The Oscars asked for green fashion on its red carpet, but few stars complied

Very few celebrities answered the call for green practices on the red carpet at the 2023 Oscars. Pictured here (from left) are Cate Blanchett, Zoe Saldana and Rooney Mara. Photo composite: AFP

Style meets sustainability. Such was the mission given to guests attending this year's prestigious Oscars ceremony, who were asked to rent, reuse, upcycle, or look to natural materials in order to put sustainability in the spotlight on the most hotly watched red carpet of the season.

In reality, the expected green wave failed to engulf the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, but a handful of guests made an effort to blaze a trail to a more environmentally friendly event.