Colman Domingo Brings Bling and Cowboy Boots to the 2024 Oscars: ‘I Wanted to Shine Like a Diamond’

Colman Domingo’s boots are made for walking — on the red carpet!

At the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, Domingo — who is nominated for Best Actor for his performance in Rustin — once again raised the bar for men’s fashion on the red carpet in a chic Louis Vuitton look with a Western twist.

The Euphoria star, 54, hit the Oscars red carpet in a black double-breasted suit with intricate buttons and flared trousers over a pair of chic steel-toed cowboy boots.

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“I just wanted to shine like a diamond,” the actor told E! the inspiration behind his look.

And he shone. Continuing his maximalist streak, Domingo added even more bling, including a sparkling bow tie, David Yurman jewelry and an Omega watch.

Colman Domingo at the 2024 Oscars.

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Perhaps the most significant detail of Domingo’s Oscars look was the ring on his pinky finger that he wore all awards season.

The ring belonged to Bayard Rustin, the civil rights fighter he portrays Rustin. It was given to him by Walter Naegle, Rustin’s partner, Domingo revealed ET at the Golden Globes.

Colman Domingo at the 2024 Oscars.

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According to the actor, Naegle wanted him to have some of Rustin’s jewelry. “I chose this one in particular, and it’s an agate,” he said ET. “It’s so beautiful. It makes a lot of sense. I feel like I’ll keep this for a long time.”

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Domingo’s Oscar nomination for Rustinin which he portrays the titular activist, is his first career.

As awards season kicked off earlier this year, the actor — who also gave an acclaimed performance in the Purple last year — told PEOPLE, “I recognize that I’m having a moment.”

If he takes home a statuette, Domingo said it will go right next to the Emmy he won for himself Euphoria performance.

“I like it indoors. I can’t walk into my house and feel like, oh, I’m Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo,” he told PEOPLE, adding, “I look up from my desk and think, ‘Oh, that’s beautiful. ‘”

The look from the Colman Domingo Awards 2024.

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Oscar or no Oscar, Domingo’s look at Sunday’s awards cemented him as one of the most stylish of award season.

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From the Golden Globes to the SAG Awards, the actor’s diverse and elaborate ensembles have earned him plenty of praise. So much so, in fact, that he dedicated an entire post to his stylists afterwards Vogue published an article about his distinguished style.

Alongside a screenshot of the story, Domingo wrote: “I dedicate this post [Wayman and Micah]. These guys helped me tell the story every damn time.”

Of the stylist duo, who also work with the likes of Tessa Thompson and Keke Palmer, the star added: “They don’t take their foot off the pedal. Everything is in the details and they have become my brothers.”

“Kudos to Wayman+Micah. And their amazing assistants and main people in Los Angeles, New York and London. They held your boy together,” he finished, “And now we’re in fashion.” The 96th Academy Awards will air live on ABC from the Dolby Theater on Sunday, March 10, at 7:00 PM ET.

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