Golden Globes 2026: Monochrome, silver and Giorgio Armani reign supreme
Held each year in early January, the Golden Globes in Los Angeles present a unique challenge for red carpet fashion.
Arriving at the tail end of fashion season, it lands at a moment when designers’ most coveted autumn/winter pieces have already made their red-carpet rounds.
As a result, celebrities are often guided more by instinct than by trend, embracing spontaneity over formulaic dressing – creating a red carpet that is refreshingly authentic.
So far, the season has been defined by Marty Supreme orange, but last night Emma Stone opted for a lighter take on the warm hue in a silk butter yellow two piece by Louis Vuitton.
Emma Stone in custom Louis Vuitton (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
But shimmering silver and all-black-everything reigned supreme at the 83rd Golden Globes, and Giorgio Armani – whose eponymous founder died last year – stood out as the red carpet favourite.
Like always, Selena Gomez channelled Old Hollywood with a custom Chanel black strapless column dress, pluming with over 200 flowers made from feathers, organza and silk that hung off her shoulders. The gown reportedly took 323 hours to make.
Selena Gomez in custom Chanel (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
The 33-year-old, who was nominated for best supporting female actor for her role in Only Murders In The Building, finished the timeless look with a 1940s-style bob.
Julia Roberts also opted for black in a simple V-neck velvet gown by Giorgio Armani Prive. Roberts was nominated for best female actor for her role in After the Hunt.
Julia Roberts in Armani Prive (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Wicked’s Ariana Grande channelled more Elphaba than Glinda in an all-black asymmetric custom gown by Vivienne Westwood.
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The star brought back her signature brunette hair with a slicked back high ponytail, disbanding from the blonde she’s been sporting since kicking off her role in Wicked.
Timothee Chalamet also opted for black in a casual blazer and waistcoat with silver button detailing. The 30-year-old won for best male actor for his performance in Marty Supreme.
Timothee Chalamet wore all black with silver accents (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
The spotlight also shone on Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie - the breakout stars of the new Canadian sports-romance TV series, Heated Rivalry. Storrie chose a timeless Saint Laurent suit, while Williams went bold, revealing his chest beneath a crisp white tuxedo jacket, unbuttoned shirt, and coordinating cummerbund by Giorgio Armani.
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Emily Blunt wore a crisp white gown with a silver buttoned cape by Louis Vuitton. The star accessorised with dazzling silver jewellery and finished the look with a chic slick-backed bun.
Emily Blunt in custom Louis Vuitton (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Amanda Seyfried also opted for all white in a strapless gown, complete with a sophisticated updo and matching shawl, very much leaning into Old Hollywood glamour, alongside Brittany Snow, who wore a sleeveless white Danielle Frankel gown, accessorised with EFFY Jewellery.
Amanda Seyfried channelled Old Hollywood glamour (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Brittany Snow wore all white in a strapless Danielle Frankel dress (Sthanlee Mirador/PA)
Like Roberts, Kate Hudson stunned in a slinky silver custom Giorgio Armani Prive gown. The actor, who was nominated for her role in Song Sung Blue, finished the look with drop diamond earrings and a laid-back low bun.
Kate Hudson in Armani Prive (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Kristen Bell, of the the TV hit Nobody Wants This, also wore a shimmering Giorgio Armani Prive gown, while her co-star Justine Lupe wore the same designer in a lighter, shimmering tiered peach dress. Lupe finished the look with boho beachy waves and minimal jewellery.
Dax Shepard, left, and Kristen Bell (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Justine Lupe in Giorgio Armani Prive (Sthanlee Mirador/PA)
Elle Fanning followed suit in shimmer, wearing a dazzling lilac floral, figure-hugging Gucci dress, accessorised with an eye-catching Cartier necklace. Fanning was nominated for best supporting female actor for her role in the Norwegian film, Sentimental Value.
Elle Fanning went for a new Gucci gown, instead of her usual vintage looks (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Of the dress, Fanning said: "I learnt that the national flower of Norway looks a lot like this – they’re lilac."
