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The 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party saw a striking sartorial trend emerge as stars from the hit HBO series Heated Rivalry, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, both arrived wearing sheer tops. The coordinated, yet reportedly unplanned, fashion choice quickly became a focal point of social media conversation following the March 15th event at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Williams, who earlier in the evening attended the Academy Awards ceremony in a Balenciaga suit, opted for a pleated, sleeveless tulle top with a cascading train, also by Balenciaga. Storrie, styled by James Yardley, chose a sheer turtleneck, trousers, and a faux fur stole from Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, completing the look with Tiffany & Co. Jewelry. Yardley has previously stated his aim is to style Storrie in a way that enhances his “Old Hollywood leading-man energy,” according to Vanity Fair.
The unexpected matching of the looks sparked immediate attention. Anastasia Walker, Williams’ stylist, confirmed on Instagram that the similar styling was unintentional, writing, “Me and [James Yardley] didn’t plan this lol.” This coincidence follows a period of increasing fashion prominence for both actors. Storrie has secured exclusive deals with Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co., while Williams has become a “friend of the house” at Balenciaga, starring in a recent campaign.
GQ noted that Williams’s sheer top showcased his physique, while Storrie’s ensemble evoked the style of his Heated Rivalry character, Ilya Rozanov. The actors’ off-screen rapport, highlighted by their co-star François Arnaud’s presence at the party, mirrors the dynamic portrayed on screen. Storrie told W Magazine in December that Williams is his “best friend” and that he “can’t fathom doing this without him,” referencing their shared experience navigating newfound fame after both quitting their previous jobs shortly before landing their roles on the indicate.
Williams also debuted his longtime girlfriend, Katelyn Larson, on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair party. The event marked Williams’s first-ever Academy Awards ceremony and his first Vanity Fair Oscar Party appearance.