Celebrities dazzled in playful and colorful fashion at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, which faced a rare postponement due to strikes. The event’s delay since 2001 didn’t deter viewership interest, as evidenced by the recent success of the Golden Globes. Fashion trends included imaginative tuxedo dressing and vibrant eveningwear interpretations, hinting at potential influences on casual daywear. Stars like Jeremy Allen White from “The Bear” added to the excitement. As the year progresses, expect a resurgence of exuberant special occasion dressing for proms and weddings.
Polar opposites
Celebrities showcased elegant monochrome trends at the event, with Sheryl Lee Ralph in a cream tux-style gown and Issa Rae in a feathered caftan gown. The minimalist black tuxedo look was popular, worn by Lionel Boyce, Edwin Lee Gibson, and others. Notable mentions include Niecy Nash-Betts in a custom velvet tuxedo-esque gown and Lizzy Caplan in a vintage Yohji Yamamoto black dress. Elizabeth Debicki opted for black velvet Christian Dior Haute Couture, and Laverne Cox stunned in a strapless vintage Thierry Mugler.
Offbeat tuxedos
At the event, unconventional tuxedos were a trend, featuring bare-chested looks and unique styling. Liv Hewson displayed their top surgery scar in a sweeping Moschino tailcoat, Tyler James Williams went shirtless under a black leather Dolce & Gabbana suit, and Bobby Berk embraced a bare look beneath his Banana Republic x Peter Do suit. Reece Feldman, a TikTok style influencer, also went shirtless, complementing his black Saint Laurent tux with a sheer floor-length draped shawl.
Unusual colors took center stage, with Joseph Lee in a pale gray suit and a see-through shirt, Chris Perfetti in a navy tux, and Bill Hader’s silver Dior Men tux. Brian Cox and Kumail Nanjiani wore silver tuxedos, while Donald Glover and Anthony Anderson, in an Etro tuxedo, rocked black suits adorned with floral embroidery. Kevin Pollak and Michael Trotter Jr. of The War and Treaty opted for pink velvet jackets. Joel Kim Booster chose a brown Todd Snyder tux, Anthony Carrigan sported a cowhide jacket, and RuPaul paired a black sequined tuxedo with a hot pink shirt.
Balletcore
Balletcore and its frilly aesthetics are evolving and persisting. At the recent event, ballerina-length dresses took center stage, showcasing actors like Ayo Edebiri in custom Louis Vuitton, Quinta Brunson in Dior Haute Couture, Jenna Ortega in Dior Haute Couture, Simona Tabasco in Marni, Tracee Ellis Ross in a sculptural white Balmain dress, and Alfie Fuller in a whimsical pink tulle ballet dress. The enduring influence of Barbiecore was evident as Claire Danes donned a pink vintage Balmain dress. Ballet themes extended to flounced and sheer floaty layers, seen on Annaleigh Ashford in pale neutral ruffles, Sammi Hanratty in soft pink, Jasmin Savoy Brown in sheer gray Givenchy, Riley Keough in see-through Chanel, Courtney Eaton in sheer black Jason Wu, and reality star Jenna Lyons in floor-length sheer black shirting.
Gemstone shades
Rich jewel tones adorned the silver carpet, with Rachel Brosnahan donning a dark plum Versace gown, Taraji P. Henson in a fitted custom Atelier Versace in bright purple, and Amy Poehler in dark burgundy sequins from Roland Mouret. Red made a striking appearance in dark and bright shades, with Juliette Lewis in dark red Moschino sequins, Sarah Snook in lipstick-red Vivienne Westwood, Camila Morrone in a rich red Atelier Versace gown, and Katherine Heigl in a strapless red custom Reem Acra dress. Meghann Fahy, Suki Waterhouse, Janelle James, and Emily Hampshire also embraced the bold allure of red in their stunning Armani, Valentino, Rodarte, and Carolina Herrera gowns, respectively.
Hints of spring
Despite the winter season, the silver carpet bloomed with spring-like green hues, spanning from neon and lime to olive and emerald. Rhea Seehorn sparkled in a lime Naeem Khan gown, Padma Lakshmi donned a full-skirted lime green Marchesa dress, and Jessica Chastain stunned in a neon-green Gucci gown. Lighter shades of green were also prominent, with Hannah Waddingham in a seafoam green sheer Marchesa dress, J. Smith-Cameron in a deep green gown, Sophie Thatcher in a chartreuse Saint Laurent column gown, and author Taylor Jenkins Reid in an emerald skirt. Green suits made a statement as well, with Bella Ramsey in an olive-green Prada suit, and actors Ronald Gladden and Tatanka Means sporting green velvet tuxedos.
