Gossip from the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party, the only place to be on the night

THE Vanity Fair Oscars after party is THE must-stop event for winners, near-winners, the beautiful people, their stunning and accomplished friends and anybody who's anybody, really.

2013 Vanity Fair Oscars Viewing and After Party

THE Vanity Fair Oscars after party is THE must-stop event for winners, near-winners, the beautiful people, their stunning and accomplished friends and anybody who's anybody, really.

When the golden statues had all been handed out, dresses changed and noses re-powdered, the real "it" crowd of the Academy Awards teetered off to party the night away at the Sunset Tower, West Hollywood.

"Inside, you couldn't move a foot without bumping into someone fabulous and famous," wrote USA Today of the glamourous shindig held by Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Graydon Carter.

PICTURES: Stars hit up exclusive Oscars after-parties

Here's just some of what went down on the night:

jennifer lawrence

One woman’s sole job was to continuously hoist a section of Jennifer Lawrence’s silver-metallic dress "to the southern hemisphere of her buttocks so the best actress can use her knees properly", reported The Washington Post. After making headlines with her trip up the stairs, Lawrence was keen to avoid another stumble, declaring to a handler: “I need to change, I can’t walk,” while reportedly looking slightly traumatised.

Around zero-dark-thirty (midnight) those bearing Oscars began to arrive. While most recipients waved them around and posed for photos, one golden statue rested unloved and almost forgotten on a couch, until "a tall man reaches his weathered hand backward to make sure it’s still there". Daniel Day-Lewis a.k.a D-Day.

sally field

Sally Field ditched the stilettos for a pair of comfy runners, which she was more than happy to reveal underneath her long red Valentino gown. The 66-year-old sprinted down the arrivals line at the glittering bash a few inches shorter but wearing a smile of relief.

The Washington Post caught Hugh Jackman enduring "eight lonely seconds of having no one talk at him", while others reported he was the most sought after for photos by other guests.

ang lee

Forget the caviar, foie gras and oysters, the most popular dish of the night was an In-N-Out burger in a paper sleeve - courtesy of the stand parked out the front. "I love how they are so highbrow, but they serve In-N-Out burgers," Daniel Day-Lewis told USA today.

Google glasses were the hit gadget of the night. Google founder Sergey Brin and his wife, Anne Wojcicki, traversed the party wearing a pair, shooting video and letting guests try on the prototypes. “We’ve come a number of times, and no one ever wants to talk to us,” Ms. Wojcicki said. “Now we’re very popular.”

hathaway

Anne Hathaway "got her nips under control" writes Perez Hilton and ditched the notorious pink Prada number for a silky Saint Laurent blue number that continued to "underwhelm". The AnneHathawayNipples Twitter account would have been somewhat disappointed they didn't get to make an equally bold statement at the after-party.

The LA Times reports Reese Witherspoon "looking exhausted and a bit dejected" and "was escorted out early".

swank

Hilary Swank wore a bright red dress so long and puffy that she had trouble fitting into a bathroom stall. “It’s ridiculous, right?” she joked to the women waiting in line with her, writes the LA Times.

The LA Times also reported the night's best unscripted moment occurred when a "very serious" Tommy Lee Jones pushed past a server offering him mini-cupcakes, several of which had the words “Tommy Lee Jones” written on them in red frosting. Trays full of cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery were decorated with names of films and nominees.

russell brand

Russell Brand showed up looking cleaner than anyone had ever seen him. Perhaps Katy Perry has had a bit on an influence on the notoriously grungy comedian?

Casey Affleck was at the after-party to throw back a couple of drinks with his brother and Oscar winner, Ben. Sounding almost relieved he didn't have to suit up for the ceremony, he told The Washington Post that being at home was a much better ticket. “It’s like the Super Bowl: it’s so much more comfortable, and you have a better view."

jennifer

The Jennifers had trouble keeping themselves on their feet on Oscars night. Following on from Lawrence's very public face-plant while accepting her award, Jennifer Garner stumbled on her long train and almost lost her footing while posing for a posse of paparazzi on the Vanity Fair red carpet. Awkward. 

Meanwhile, at Elton John's after party, Britney Spears' new hair colour, Heidi Klum's boobs, Kim Kardashians' baby bump and Jim Carrey's bizarre footwear all came out to party on Oscars night.