Unintended, unexpected consequences are a fact of life. But seldom do they happen in front of one of the largest audiences in the world, on one of the most hotly anticipated nights of the year.
At the Oscars, it's usually the clothing designers who get all the press. But we only see their work fleetingly — it can be quite memorable, but you usually only get a glimpse on the red carpet and for a few minutes during a presentation.
The set designer's work is in view all night long, and this year, the set design stole some scenes, at least online.