On September 14, the 78th Emmy Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles, and, according to fashion publications, the red carpet drew as much public attention as the evening's winners themselves, as television stars showcased outfits from leading fashion houses. As InStyle notes, this year's Emmys brought back a fashion for soft silhouettes and 1920s glamour: among the evening's key trends, analysts cite bias-cut silk gowns, sheer fabrics, intricate embellishment, and nods to old Hollywood. The stars bet on transparent materials, metallic shine, and bold accents, turning the ceremony into a true fashion show.
The Main Trend: Sheer Fabrics and Metallic Shine
One of the evening's standout looks was Zendaya's appearance in a Prada gown created exclusively for the actress. The foundation of the outfit was a sheer gray tulle that created a 'naked' body effect, while embellishments spread across the surface covered the strategic zones and gave the look a jewel-like sparkle. The ensemble was completed by large Mikimoto pearls, which fit perfectly into the outfit's restrained gray-silver palette. Meanwhile, Selena Gomez literally tailored her look to the evening's main symbol — the golden Emmy statuette: the actress appeared in a gold Louis Vuitton gown crafted in a technique reminiscent of chainmail. The strapless outfit hugged her figure closely, with spiral lines at the waist flowing into a mermaid silhouette. The 'armored' effect was reinforced by Tiffany & Co. jewelry from the Bird on a Rock collection — feather-shaped earrings, a bracelet, and a diamond ring.
Nicole Kidman and Chase Infiniti: Intricate Embellishment in Two Palettes
Nicole Kidman appeared at the ceremony in a white Chanel bustier gown created for the actress by Matthieu Blazy. The wool-crepe outfit was adorned with 46 three-dimensional flowers, each handcrafted from layers of silk crepe, organza, and raffia in various shades of white; the actress completed the look with Chanel jewelry and an Omega watch. Chase Infiniti also bet on intricate embellishment, but in a darker palette: for the ceremony she chose a long Louis Vuitton bustier gown in black organza, covered with hundreds of cabochons and dimensional embroidery, and finished the look with Hearts on Fire jewelry that highlighted the copper and golden glints of the embellishment.
A Men's Red Carpet Without the Classic Tuxedo
Colman Domingo proved once again that the men's red carpet is by no means limited to the classic black tuxedo. The actor chose a custom-made Valentino look: an orange jacket with a stand-up collar and decorative fastenings, paired with a coral shirt and white classic trousers. The main accent was a fuchsia-colored belt secured with a diamond brooch; the look was completed by Boucheron jewelry and an Omega watch.
Delicate Silhouettes and a Nod to the 1920s
Among the evening's most delicate looks was the pale-blue McQueen slip gown chosen by Supriya Ganesh: the bias-cut model was accented with ruffles on the skirt and a long sheer chiffon train that constantly moved as she walked down the carpet, making the look almost weightless. Florence Pugh chose a romantic Vivienne Westwood gown in a soft lilac shade, created exclusively for her: a corset silhouette, a fitted cut, and a long train, over which the designer added a sheer layer with a subtle shimmer, while the main accent was the voluminous sheer tulle sleeves. The actress completed the look with Bvlgari High Jewelry pieces in rose gold set with diamonds and colored stones, gold Aquazzura platform sandals, and her hair styled in a deliberately messy high bun that gave the delicate gown a punkish mood characteristic of Vivienne Westwood's aesthetic.
Restrained Elegance and a Striking Red
Sarah Snook bet on restrained elegance and appeared in a light Balenciaga gown with a clean, straight silhouette, bare shoulders, a wide lapel, and a small train; the actress completed the minimalist outfit with a bold diamond collar, earrings, and bracelets, keeping her hair sleek and straight — the result was one of the evening's most classic and refined looks. Jessica Belkin, by contrast, chose a striking red gown created exclusively for her by designer Ilya Migmoun: a corseted bodice with defined cups and a sculpted waistline was paired with a long sheer skirt, hip draping, and a long train. The look was completed by Christian Louboutin shoes, an Oscar Heyman necklace, Hueb earrings, and Simone Jewels and Le Vian rings.
