Paul McLauchlan: Leading men lead the way on Oscars red carpet

AS Joaquin Phoenix rose to the podium to collect his Academy Award for Best Actor, ears were peeled as the actor made his speech about inequality and our disconnect with the natural world.

Social justice has been a recurring theme in his winner’s speeches throughout awards season. It was something that correlated with the suit he chose to wear all season — a tuxedo by Stella McCartney, the ethically-minded British designer.