PHOTOS: Stars Arrive At The 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards

While it may have broken tradition this year by moving from the beach to downtown Los Angeles, the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards delivered its usual star power.

Usually a casual runner up to the Oscars, celebrities dressed up more formally to fit the city atmosphere. Up In The Air's Vera Farmiga and host Eddie Izzard were early arrivals.

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