Ryan Coogler's Oscar Win & Stylish Cornrows

0:00On March 16th, Ryan Kugler made waves at the 2026 Oscars on March 15th, picking a best original screenplay for his film, Sinners. The director turned heads not just with his win, but with a custom Louis Vuitton suit in eye-catching cornrows that nodded to the movie's blues. Roots. Those cornrows featured a guitar shape on one side and a treble clef in the back, crafted by hairstylist Tisanna B, who happens to be his cousin. He had style his braids earlier for a Hollywood reporter cover shoot, keeping it all in the family. Social media lit up over the hairstyle, stealing much of the spotlight from the ceremony itself. Sinners ended up as the second most awarded film of the night, just one win behind the talk contender, with cast members joining a lively musical. Tribute. Kugler took the stage for his first Oscar, sharing a heartfelt speech where he admitted his nerves and thanked the Academy for honoring a film. It's nearly a year prior. He gave shout-outs to producers, Seb O'Hanian and his wife Zinzy, plus his parents for

1:02building his confidence. The evening kept a huge milestone for Kugler and his team, blending personal style with cinematic triumph in a way that's still sparking, conversations.