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Tuxedos Stole the Show at This Year’s Oscars

And they were more than a fashion statement.

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Featuring Guy Trebay

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The Times reporter and critic Guy Trebay says the Oscars aren’t just about the awards people win that night. They’re also an opportunity for stars to use the red carpet for another kind of campaign.

Guy Trebay is a reporter for the Style section of The Times, writing about the intersections of style, culture, art and fashion.

ImageA man is shown wearing a classic tuxedo with a bow tie
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Guy Trebay is a reporter for the Style section of The Times, writing about the intersections of style, culture, art and fashion. More about Guy Trebay

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