With the Oscars drawing near, celebrities are in a fashion frenzy. Hollywood's fashion industry is going all out to prepare for the big event.

Diamonds worth over 50 million US dollars are on display in Beverly Hills' at the famed House of Winston. Harry Winston has supplied jewelry to more Oscar winners, nominees and presenters than any other designer.

There are also hairstyles and make-up to consider. Celebrity stylist Frederic Fekkai has converted his Beverly Hills salon into a beauty retreat to groom famous faces for the endless round of Oscar parties.

In order to keep career-threatening wrinkles at bay, top plastic surgeon doctor David Sayah was on duty with the ever popular Botox shot. He says Botox will definitely be a supporting player on the red carpet.

Handbag designer Mary Norton, whose "Moo Roo" label is favored by stars such as Catherine Zeta-Jones and Halle Berry, was greeting guests and personal stylists in her hotel suite.

The Academy Awards are scheduled for Feb.29.
 
(CCTV.com March 1, 2004)